OVERVIEW

Short courses are taught by DIMA experts or external experts. The list is published annually via the web pages at the end of September.

For further details, see the page at the link https://corsi.edit.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita.

The description of the individual short courses generally refers to the 3 ECTS version. For the 4 ECTS version the teacher usually assigns an additional topic or activity.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The mini-courses are held by DIMA experts or external experts. The list is announced annually via the web pages at the end of September. In the case of vocational modules offered by experts from external organisations, the course may be followed by an internship at the organisation itself.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The expected learning outcomes depend on the individual short course. For details, see the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites depend on the individual short course. For details, see the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students.

TEACHING METHODS

Short courses usually include classroom lessons, integrated in some specific cases with laboratory activities. For details, see the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students. In the 4 ETCS version, additional activities may also be included.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The syllabus of each specific short course can be seen (in the 3 ETCS version) by browsing the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students. Further topics, often agreed with the student, can be added to the basic syllabus to obtain the 4 ETCS version.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The bibliographical references of each specific short course can be seen by browsing the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Almost all short courses take place in the second semester, with a few exceptions. The start date depends on the individual short course and may not coincide with the start of the semester. For details, see the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam methods depend on the individual short course and in most cases involve a seminar given by the student. For details, see the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students. The 4 ECTS version may include additional tests.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment methods depend on the examination methods specified for the individual short course. In the most common case in which a seminar is planned, the understanding and mastery of the concepts presented, the selection and organization of the chosen topics, the fluidity of the presentation in compliance with the established times are evaluated.

For details, see the list of offered courses at the link https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/9011/studenti-altre-attivita or on the Aulaweb page for students.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule.

Compensatory and dispensatory measures Disability/Invalidity/Specific Learning Disorder

Dispensatory measures and compensatory tools are intended to enable students to achieve the same learning objectives as their fellow students, not to facilitate the examination.

The use of compensatory tools and the application of dispensatory measures must be authorised in advance by the teacher in agreement with the Referee.

To take advantage of the adaptations during the examination, fill in the Adaptation request form; the request will be automatically sent by the system to the teacher in charge of the teaching, to the Contact Person of your School/Area/Department and in copy to the Sector; you will also receive a copy of the request sent by e-mail.

The adjustments available to students are as follows:

• Additional time (+30% DSA)
• Additional time (+50% disability/invalidity)
• Additional time during oral exams to organise the answer
• Calculator (programmable and graphing calculators are not allowed)
• Conceptual Maps
• Tables and/or Forms
• Take the exam in written form
• Take the exam in oral form
• Tutor reader (for written tests only)
• Tutor-writer (for written tests only)

Your request for adaptations must be submitted at least 7 working days before the scheduled exam date.

All information for students with disabilities and DSA is available on the webpage: Services for students with disabilities or DSA | UniGe | University of Genoa

Reference for inclusion: Sergio Di Domizio - sergio.didomizio@unige.it