University of Vlora “Ismail Qemali”

Faculty of Humanities

Department of Foreign Languages

DFL GUIDE 2016-2017

DFL Guide 2016-2017

Table of contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3

How to apply/admission requirements ..................................................... 3 General requirements ............................................................................... 3 Specific requirements ................................................................................ 4

Degree programmes ...................................................................................... 4 Study cycles .................................................................................................. 4 Degree programmes and diplomas ..................................................... 4 Bachelor degree programmes ............................................................... 5 Specialist Master’s degree programmes .............................................. 5

Master’s degree programmes ................................................................ 6 The didactic structure of the department and its degree programmes.. .................................................................................................. 6

The didactic structure of the degree programme Bachelor in English ........................................................................................................... 8 Study plan for Bachelor in English ........................................................ 9 The didactic structure of the degree programme Bachelor in Italian ........................................................................................................... 10 Study plan for Bachelor in Italian ........................................................ 11 The didactic structure of the degree programme Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ELT (with a minor in ILT) ................................... 13

Study plan for Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ELT.......................... 14 The didactic structure of the degree programme Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ILT with a minor in FLT ...................................... 15 Study plan for Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ILT ........................... 16 The didactic structure of the degree programme Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation ......................................... 17 Study plan for Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation… ......................................................................................... 18

Graduation ..................................................................................................... 20 The academic staff of the Department of Foreign Languages ........... 22 Signing up in UMS ........................................................................................ 23

Students .......................................................................................................... 27 Tuition fees ................................................................................................. 27 Student status ........................................................................................... 27 Students’ rights and responsibilities ................................................... 27

Accommodation .......................................................................................... 29

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Location .......................................................................................................... 33 Contacts .......................................................................................................... 33

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Introduction

The Department of Foreign Languages is one of the biggest, oldest and most important departments of the Faculty of Humanities. It offers two first-cycle degree programmes (Bachelor), in English and Italian, two second-cycle degree programmes, Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ELT with a minor in ILT and Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ILT with a minor in FLT as well as a Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation.

First-cycle degree programmes aim at providing students with linguistic and scientific competences in the field of humanities in

order to enable them to follow more advanced study programmes or orient themselves towards walks of life in which the ability to use language efficiently and acutely is essential. Second-cycle degree programmes aim at preparing prospective teachers of foreign languages for secondary schools.

The department also offers courses in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish and Latin to students studying in other degree programmes.

The academic staff of the Department of Foreign Languages is experienced in and dedicated to teaching and ready to respond to students’ needs and demands.

HOW TO APPLY/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to university follows certain general criteria laid down in the VKM (Council of Ministers’ Resolution) and other specific criteria set by each faculty and department.

General requirements

Candidates who have successfully completed the State Matura

and have obtained a minimum grade-point average of 6, calculated as the mean of all the grades obtained during all four years of study

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and those obtained in the Matura exams. Candidates who do not

meet the minimum grade-point average requirement cannot be admitted to university.

Specific requirements

Grade-point average 60%

Grade-point average of degree-related subjects: 40%

1. First Foreign Language 15% 2. Albanian/Literature 10% 3. Citizenship 10% 4. History of Art 5% TOTAL 100%

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Study cycles

Bachelor, 3 academic years (180 credits)

Specialist’s Master’s Degree, 1.5 academic years (90 credits)

Master’s Degree, 2 academic years (120 credits)

Degree programmes and diplomas

Degree programmes offered by Albanian Higher Education Institutions are organised in three successive cycles: first, second and third.

The Albanian Framework of Qualifications describes the diplomas recognised by the Albanian Higher Education System (Law no. 10427, date 03.04.2010 “About the Albanian Framework of Qualifications”). This law is about the classification of the qualification levels and the competences corresponding to each degree obtained.

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Bachelor degree programmes

Bachelor degree programmes in English and Italian are first-cycle degree programmes offered by the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Vlora “Ismail Qemali”.

They are organised in three academic years (6 semesters) and at the end of the programme, students who have earned 180 credits are graduated with a Bachelor diploma in English and in Italian.

These degree programmes aim at preparing students as specialists in foreign languages, English and Italian, and enable them

to work in schools, in the private sector, with interest groups, non-profit organisations at the national, regional and international levels, with international institutions and organisations etc.

Overall, the programme’s learning outcomes focus mainly on:

Modern teaching curricula for secondary public and private

schools.

Critical thinking aimed at professional development/growth.

Problem-solving learning.

Effective communication and professional competence.

Capacity building of specialists in both languages.

Enhanced independent learning, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Enhanced intellectual and scientific abilities.

Throughout the duration of the course, students will have to develop all necessary prerequisites towards professional, social, political, and economic capability so that they can be able to offer qualitative service in schools, in the private sector and in international or regional organisations.

Specialist’s Master’s degree programmes a) Specialist’s Master’s degree programmes offer professional

education and training to students who have obtained a Bachelor degree.

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b) Specialist’s Master’s degree programmes are completed with 60-90

credits and last 1, 5 academic years (three semesters). c) At the end of these programmes, students obtain a Specialist’s Master’s diploma in the respective field of education. d) Higher Education Institutions are entitled to admit candidates who have already obtained a Specialist’s Master’s degree diploma to a Master of Sciences degree programme by setting certain requirements for the recognition of the credits obtained in the previous programme that comply with the second degree programme and for their transfer to this programme.

Master (of Sciences) degree programmes a) These second-cycle programmes provide students who have already obtained a Bachelor degree with advanced knowledge, theoretical and practical, as well as train them to do research in their field of speciality. b) They are completed with 120 credits, of which 30-40 for the final project/thesis, and normally last two academic years (4 semesters). c) At the end of these programmes, students obtain a Master of Sciences diploma in the respective field of education.

THE DIDACTIC STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT

AND ITS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Teaching at the Department of Foreign Languages is organised into two parts, the theoretical part and the practical part, which complement each other. The aim is to enable students not only to use language for communicative ends, but, above all, to prepare them culturally and scientifically in the first-cycle degree programmes so that they can pursue more advanced courses of study (master’s

degrees, doctoral degrees) in similar or related disciplines. Formation is characterised by various study forms, like lessons in class and individual study. Below are the formative activities carried out at the

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Department of Foreign Languages along with their respective

descriptions. Class Lessons – Class attendance is obligatory to 75% of all classes.

(Article 53 in the University’s Regulation) Lectures: The instructor introduces new topics to the audience in

several possible ways: 1) lecturing, 2) questioning and answering or in combination with lecturing, 3) PowerPoint presentations, 4) or combinations of any of the above. Students participate in the lecture class, take notes, and ask questions.

Seminars: More varied forms of teaching are used here, depending also on the kind of course taught. Concepts and issues addressed during the lecture class are clarified through exercises,

assignments, questions and discussions etc. Lab: These classes are more common with specific courses like

phonetics, translation and interpretation, which involve the use of technology (devices, special computer programmes or software for teaching).

Teaching/professional practice: in the second-cycle degree programmes, students will do some internship in educational or professional institutions to put into practice what they have learned during the course of study. A tutor/lecturer will follow them closely during their teaching practice in order to assess their performance and progress.

Individual study: 900 ÷ 750 classes /year (Bylaw No.15, date 04.04.2008)

Individual study implies the student’s individual commitment to meet the didactic requirements of the course of study, which are aimed not only at assessing achievement but, above all, at developing abilities, educating students scientifically, increasing their independent thinking and judgement. Some of the most commonly used forms of individual study include preparation for the seminar classes, research reports, research projects, assignments, essays, presentations, diploma thesis and so on.

Besides this, students are also involved in other activities of didactic or research character so that they can gain more professional knowledge and experience. These include lectures by

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established invited speakers, national and international, workshops,

seminars and conferences. Knowledge is measured in a variety of ways, oral, written or

combined forms, throughout the semester (article 61, University’s Regulation). These are defined in the course syllabus beforehand by the course instructor. They usually include mid-terms and final exams. Besides, they can also include other forms such as course assignments, presentations, essays, research projects and so on. Each form, as defined by the course instructor, makes up a certain percentage in the final assessment, which is the sum of the assessments obtained from each form of measuring knowledge. The grade range corresponding to each percentage is prescribed in the

course syllabus. The didactic structure of the degree programme Bachelor in English

This study programme is completed with 180 credits and normally

lasts 3 academic years (six semesters). All courses last a semester. In the suggested plan of study 8 courses are planned to be offered for each academic year (4 courses per semester, 30 credits altogether).

As for the classes, the student has: 1. First year – 21 classes, first semester (11 lectures, 10 seminars), 20

classes, second semester (10 lectures, 10 seminars). Total: 615 classes 2. Second year – 20 classes, first semester (10 lectures, 10 seminars), 22 classes, second semester (11 lectures, 11 seminars). Total: 630 classes 3. Third year – 21 classes, first semester (11 lectures, 10 seminars), 16 classes, second semester (9 lectures, 7 seminars). Total: 555 classes

Formative activities for this programme include class lessons (lectures, seminars) and individual study (preparation for the seminar

classes or exams, research reports, research projects, assignments, essays, presentations, diploma thesis and so on). Knowledge is measured as specified above.

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Study plan for Bachelor in English

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Albanian 8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG 144

Module: Advanced English Advanced English 1

8 200 75 3 2 125

ENG 170

Art of Writing 8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 131

Module: Italian Italian 1

6 200 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 315 11 10 435

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ENG 151

English Grammar 8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG 193

English Phonology 8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 132

Module: Italian Italian 2

8 200 60 2 2 140

CS 100

Computer Studies 6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 300 10 10 450

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ENG 255

Introduction to Linguistics

8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG 245

Module: Advanced English Advanced English 2

8 200 75 3 2 125

ENG 280

Introduction to Literary Theory

8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG Stylistics 6 150 60 2 2 90

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The didactic structure of the degree programme Bachelor in Italian

This study programme is completed with 180 credits and normally lasts 3 academic years (six semesters). All courses last a semester. In

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TOTAL 30 750 300 10 10 450

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ENG 260

Anglophone Culture 8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG 282

British Literature 8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG 241

Semantics 8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG 256/ ENG 265

Elective courses (Select one): Applied Linguistics/ History of the English Language

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TOTAL 30 750 330 11 11 420

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ENG 346

Advanced English 3 8 200 75 3 2 125

ENG 381

American Literature 8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 344

Advanced Italian 1 8 200 90 3 3 110

ENG 332/ ENG 358/ ENG 342

Elective courses (Select one): Discourse Analysis/Sociolinguistics/Communication Studies

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TOTAL 30 750 315 10 11 435

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ENG 356

General Linguistics 8 200 90 3 3 120

ENG 376

Translation Studies 8 200 90 3 3 120

ENG 341

Methodology of Teaching (ELT)

7 175 60 3 1 115

ENG 398

Final project (Diploma thesis)

7 175 0 0 0 175

TOTAL 30 750 240 9 7 510

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the suggested plan of study 8 courses are planned to be offered for

each academic year (4 courses per semester, 30 credits altogether). As for the classes, the student has:

1. First year – 21 classes, first semester (11 lectures, 10 seminars), 20 classes, second semester (10 lectures, 10 seminars). Total: 615 classes 2. Second year – 20 classes, first semester (10 lectures, 10 seminars), 22 classes, second semester (11 lectures, 11 seminars). Total: 630 classes 3. Third year – 21 classes, first semester (11 lectures, 10 seminars), 16 classes, second semester (9 lectures, 7 seminars). Total: 555 classes

Formative activities for this programme include class lessons (lectures, seminars) and individual study (preparation for the seminar classes or exams, research reports, research projects, assignments, essays, presentations, diploma thesis and so on). Knowledge is measured as specified above.

Study plan for Bachelor in Italian

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ALB 148

Albanian 8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 144 Module: Advanced Italian Advanced Italian 1

8 200 75 3 2 125

ITA 170 Art of Writing 8 200 90 3 3 110

FRE 131 Module: French (elementary)

6 150 60 2 2 90

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French 1

TOTAL 30 750 315 11 10 435

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ITA 151 Italian Grammar 8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 193 Phonology 8 200 90 3 3 110

FRE 132

Module: French (elementary) French 2

8 200 75 3 2 125

CS 100 Computer Sciences

6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 315 11 10 435

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ITA 255 Introduction to Linguistics

8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 245 Module: Advanced Italian Advanced Italian 2

8 200 75 3 2 125

ITA 280 Introduction to Literary Theory

8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 264 Stylistics 6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 315 11 10 435

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ITA 260 Italian Culture and Civilization

8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 282 Italian Literature 8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 241 Semantics 8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 256/ ITA 265

Elective courses (Select one): Applied Linguistics/ History of Italy

6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 600 330 11 11 420

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ITA 346 Advanced Italian 3 8 200 75 3 2 125

ITA 358 Sociolinguistics 8 200 90 3 3 110

FRE 344

Advanced French 1

8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 332/ ITA 342

Elective courses (Select one): Discourse Analysis/ Communication Studies

6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 315 11 10 435

Se m .II ITA 356 General

Linguistics 8 200 90 3 3 110

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The didactic structure of the degree programme Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ELT (with a minor in ILT)

This study programme is completed with 90 credits and normally

lasts 1, 5 academic years (three semesters). All courses last a semester. In the suggested plan of study 5 courses are planned to be offered for the first semester (30 credits altogether), 6 the second semester (30 credits altogether), a course along with the teaching practice and the diploma thesis for the third semester (30 credits altogether).

As for the classes, the student has: 1. First semester – 22 classes (12 lectures, 10 seminars).

Total: 330 classes 2. Second semester – 21 classes (13 lectures, 8 seminars). Total: 315 classes 3. Third semester – 5 classes (3 lectures, 2 seminars). Total: 75 classes

Formative activities for this programme include class lessons (lectures, seminars), teaching practice and individual study (preparation for the seminar classes or exams, research reports, research projects, assignments, essays, presentations, diploma thesis and so on). Besides these, second-cycle students are also involved in

other didactic or research activities, like class observation in schools, participation in workshops, seminars and conferences. Knowledge is measured as specified above.

ITA 376 Translation Studies

8 200 90 3 3 110

ITA 341 Methodology of Teaching (ILT)

7 175 60 3 1 115

ITA 398 Final project (Diploma thesis)

7 175 0 0 0 175

TOTAL 30 750 240 9 7 510

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Study plan for Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ELT

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Fundamentals of Culture in Education

3 75 30 1 1 45

ENG 440

Pedagogical Fundamentals in Education

8 200 90 3 3 110

PSI 450

Psychological Fundamentals in Education

7 175 90 3 3 85

ENG 454

Culture and Civilization of English-speaking Countries

4 100 45 2 1 55

ITA 431

Italian Grammar 1 8 200 75 3 2 125

TOTAL 30 750 330 12 10 420

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ENG 470

Research Methods in Education

7 175 90 3 3 85

ITA 432

Italian Grammar 2 7 175 60 3 1 115

ENG 450/ ENG 498/ ENG 461

Elective courses (Select one): Psycholinguistics/Advanced Approaches to English/Applied Linguistics

3 75 45 2 1 30

CSE 446

ICT in Education 3 75 30 1 1 45

ITA 454

Italian Culture 7 175 60 3 1 115

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The didactic structure of the degree programme Specialist’s Master’s

Degree in ILT (with a minor in FLT)

This study programme is completed with 90 credits and normally lasts 1, 5 academic years (three semesters). All courses last a semester. In the suggested plan of study 5 courses are planned to be offered for the first semester (30 credits altogether), 6 the second semester (30 credits altogether), a course along with the teaching practice and the diploma thesis for the third semester (30 credits altogether).

As for the classes, the student has: 1. First semester – 22 classes (12 lectures, 10 seminars). Total: 330 classes 2. Second semester – 21 classes (13 lectures, 8 seminars). Total: 315 classes 3. Third semester – 5 classes (3 lectures, 2 seminars). Total: 75 classes

Formative activities for this programme include class lessons (lectures, seminars), teaching practice and individual study (preparation for the seminar classes or exams, research reports, research projects, assignments, essays, presentations, diploma thesis

and so on). Besides these, second-cycle students are also involved in other didactic or research activities, like class observation in schools, participation in workshops, seminars and conferences. Knowledge is measured as specified above.

ITA 455

Italian Didactics 3 75 30 1 1 45

TOTAL 30 750 315 13 8 435

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ENG 455

English Didactics 8 200 75 3 2 125

ENG 490

Teaching Practice 12 300 0 0 0 300

ENG 499

Diploma Thesis 10 250 0 0 0 250

TOTAL 30 750 75 3 2 675

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Study plan for Specialist’s Master’s Degree in ILT

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ITA 441

Fundamentals of Culture in Education

3 75 30 1 1 45

ITA 440

Pedagogical Fundamentals in Education

8 200 90 3 3 110

PSI 450

Psychological Fundamentals in Education

7 175 90 3 3 85

ITA 454

Culture and Civilization of English-speaking Countries

4 100 45 2 1 55

FRE 431

French Grammar 1 8 200 75 3 2 125

TOTAL 30 750 330 12 10 420

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ITA 470

Research Methods in Education

7 175 90 3 3 85

FRE 432

French Grammar 2 7 175 60 3 1 115

ITA 450/ ITA 498/ ITA 461

Elective courses (Select one): Psycholinguistics/Advanced Approaches to Italian/Applied Linguistics

3 75 45 2 1 30

CSE 446

ICT in Education 3 75 30 1 1 45

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The didactic structure of the degree programme Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation

This study programme is completed with 120 credits and normally

lasts 2 academic years (four semesters). All courses last a semester. In the suggested plan of study 9 courses are planned to be offered for the first year (5 courses in the first semester, 4 courses in the second semester, 60 credits altogether), 5 courses in the second year, first semester (30 credits altogether), along with the teaching practice and the diploma thesis for the second semester (30 credits altogether).

As for the classes, the student has: 1. First year – 20 classes, first semester (10 lectures, 10 seminars), 20 classes, second semester (6 lectures, 4 seminars, 10 labs). Total: 600 classes 2. Second year – 20 classes, first semester (10 lectures, 10 seminars), Total: 300 classes

Formative activities for this programme include class lessons (lectures, seminars), practicum and individual study (preparation for the seminar classes or exams, research reports, research projects, assignments, essays, presentations, diploma thesis and so on). Besides these, second-cycle students are also involved in other

didactic or research activities, like class observation in schools,

FRE 454

French Culture 7 175 60 3 1 115

FRE 455

French Didactics 3 75 30 1 1 45

TOTAL 30 750 315 13 8 435

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ITA 455

Italian Didactics 8 200 75 3 2 125

ITA 490

Teaching Practice 12 300 0 0 0 300

ITA 499

Diploma Thesis 10 250 0 0 0 250

TOTAL 30 750 75 3 2 675

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participation in workshops, seminars and conferences. Knowledge is

measured as specified above.

Study plan for Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpretation

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MTI 510

Translation theory and practice

6 150 60 2 2 90

MTI 512

Text Analysis 6 150 60 2 2 90

MTI 514 MTI 513

Choose one of: Principles of editing and translation quality measurement Principles of editing and quality assessment in translation

6 150 60 2 2 90

MTI 515 MTI 516

Choose one of: Studies of translation and interpretation and intercultural communication Studies of translation and Interpretation and International Institutions

6 150 60 2 2 90

CSE 540

Technology in Translation

6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 300 10 10 450

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Consecutive interpreting a>b and b>a

8 200 75 1 4 125

ENG 523/ITA 523

Simultaneous interpreting a>b and b>a

8 200 75 1 4 125

ENG 521/ITA 521

Translation from B into A and from A into B

8 200 90 2 2 2 110

ALB 520

Standard Albanian 6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 300 6 4 10 450

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Translation from C into A

6 150 60 2 2 90

ENG 531/ITA 531

Interpretation from C into A

6 150 60 2 2 90

ENG 532/ITA 532 ENG 533/ITA 533 ENG 534/ITA 534 ENG 535/ITA 535

Choose one of: Scientific and technical translation from B to A and from A to B Literary translation and editing from b to a and from a to b Law and Business Translation from B into A and from A into B Computer translation from B into A and from A into B Mediatic translation from B into A and from A into B

6 150 60 2 2 90

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GRADUATION

ENG 536/ITA 536

ENG 537/ITA 537 ENG 538/ITA 538 ENG 539/ITA 539 ENG 541/ITA 541 ENG 542/ITA 542

Choose one of: Scientific and Technical Translation from C into A Literary translation and editing from C into A Law and Bussiness translation from C into A Computer translation from C into A Mediatic translation from C into A

6 150 60 2 2 90

MTI 536

Research in translation and interpretation

6 150 60 2 2 90

TOTAL 30 750 300 10 10 450

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MTI 543

Practicum 10 250 0 0 0 250

MTI 544

Diploma Thesis 20 500 0 0 0 500

TOTAL 30 750 0 0 0 750

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Based on article 73, item 2 in the Law for Higher Education and

Research in the Republic of Albania, no. 80/2015, students who study in first-cycle degree programmes either take a final achievement examination to graduate or defend a thesis. Only students who meet the prerequisite of the grade-point average as laid down in the University’s Regulation are entitled to prepare and defend a thesis to graduate.

Based on article 75, item 5 in the Law for Higher Education and Research in the Republic of Albania, no. 80/2015, students who study in second-cycle degree programmes, “Master of Sciences” defend a thesis to graduate, whereas students who study in second-cycle degree programmes, “Specialist’s Master’s degree” either take a

final achievement examination to graduate or defend a thesis (article 75, item 6).

Those students, who have met all the curriculum requirements and have taken the final achievement examination or defended a thesis, are equipped with their degree diploma, a transcript of all the grades obtained in all years of study as well as with the diploma supplement.

The diploma is signed by the Dean of the Faculty and the University’s Rector. Their names along with their titles/degrees are written accordingly. The Rector’s signature is authenticated by the University’s seal.

A graduation ceremony is also organised.

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THE ACADEMIC STAFF

OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

The members of the academic staff of the Department of Foreign Languages are researchers and specialists whose contribution is noteworthy nationwide and worldwide. There are 26 members, of whom 25 are permanent staff and one is a visiting professor. The members of this department are very active in participating in national and international conferences and in publishing papers at home and abroad.

Members

English

Name surname Title/degree

Armela Panajoti Associate professor Head of department

Bledar Toska Associate professor

Kozeta Hyso Associate professor

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Marsela Harizaj Associate professor

Veneranda Hajrulla Associate professor

Anila Hima Doctor

Doriana Klosi Doctor

Evis Çelo Doctor

Ilda Kanani Doctor Student Relations Coordinator

Lavdosh Malaj Doctor

Ledina Merkaj Doctor

Silvana Koço Doctor

Zamira Alimema Doctor

Adriatik Malaj MA

Elonora Hodaj MA

Italian

Name surname Title/degree

Frosina Londo (Qyrdeti) Associate professor

Meri Gjoleka (Shaqiri) Associate professor

Bukuroshe Isufaj Doctor

Eliona Naqo MA

Genci Zaka MA

Angela Motola MA Visiting professor

French

Name surname Title/degree

Adriana Gjika MA

Vladimir Xhelili MA

Spanish

Name surname Title/degree

Ana Çano MA

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SIGNING UP IN UMS (UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)

UMS is the electronic system that manages the process of enrolling in courses to take in each semester, of assessing students and of making other related notifications.

To open an account in UMS, students are given a username and a password by the department’s secretary. To register online, please follow these steps. 1. Click on www.univlora.edu.al.

2. Next, go to ums.univlora.edu.al.

3. Go to your space and enter your username, password and the code appearing on the platform.

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4. Go to ‘Regjistrohu’:

4. On the right you will see the list of courses to take as shown below:

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6. After you have enrolled in the lecture class, you will have to select a seminar class. (Make sure that the lecture class and the seminar class do not clash because you cannot attend them).

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7. After signing up (You can sign up for up to 5 courses, which means you cannot take more than 40 credits), go to platform logout to sign out. In case you have been unsuccessful in signing out through logout, you run the risk that someone else enters your account and changes your password.

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STUDENTS

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for all three cycles of study are set by VKM (Council of

Ministers’ Resolution) for minimum tuition level and by special decisions of the University’s Board of Administration.

Student status

1. The winning candidates for admission to the university are entitled to follow their studies in the academic year of application for admission if they register at the secretary within the deadline. By registering, they gain the university student status and all the rights stemming from it.

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2. The university student status terminates upon graduation or

expulsion from the university.

Students’ rights and responsibilities University students have these rights: a) To be guided by rules and procedures clearly formulated and

justified from the academic perspective. b) To be protected from discrimination of any kind or any other bias

in assessment. c) To have at their disposal all the necessary information about

academic issues and the University’s activity.

d) To use the school facilities in line with the respective regulation in order to meet the requirements set out in the course syllabus and carry out research.

e) To express their views openly without fear of punishment. University students have these responsibilities: a) To know and respect the University Regulation, the course

requirements and to be aware of the importance of following them; otherwise, the school holds no responsibility for consequences that could stem from not knowing them.

b) To act maturely, professionally, civically at school in all interactions with the university’s management, academic and non-academic

staff, other students and school’s collaborators. c) To timely fulfil all requirements and obligations of the curriculum,

teaching practice and diploma thesis. d) To contribute to the school’s development and the creation of a

positive environment. e) To respect the teachers’ time. f) To pay their registration fee and tuition fee within the deadlines.

ACCOMMODATION Qyteza Studenti Vlorë Address: Lagjja ‘Isa Boletini’, Rruga ‘Sulejman Delvina’, Vlorë, Albania.

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Located next to the Faculty of Humanities and very close to the city centre, Qyteza Studenti Vlorë (Student Dormitories, which literally translates as Students’ Little Town) offers affordable and decent accommodation for students. During summer Qyteza Studenti Vlorë offers accommodation to visitors and tourists.

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Rooms It hosts two buildings - the two-floor building with 45 rooms: 18 twin rooms, 6 triple rooms, and 21 quadruple rooms; and the four-floor building with 107 rooms: 3 twin rooms, 87 quadruples and 17 six-bed rooms.

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Prices 300 ALL (3 euros) per night per person.

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Services and facilities Internet Wireless Wardrobe Laundry and ironing Public Telephone

Parking Surveillance Security Conference room Restaurant Bar Restaurant “Studenti” Restaurant “Studenti” offers good food, of Albanian and international cuisines, at very reasonable prices. It is located within the territory of Qyteza Studenti.

Contact information Tel: 033 224 440 / 033 408 121 Website: www.qsvlore.com Email: trajtimi.studentit.vlore@gmail.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Qyteza-Studenti-Vlore/

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LOCATION Fakulteti i Shkencave Humane Godina B Rr. Sulejman Delvina 9400 Vlorë, Shqipëri

CONTACTS

Telephone: +355 33 222288 Email: info@univlora.edu.al Website: http://univlora.edu.al/?page_id=5073# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dgjh.fshh.univlora.edu.al/