Comprehensive Overview of Linguistics and Cognitive Studies Program at University di Siena
Explore the academic calendar, teaching periods, exam modalities, and key information about the Languages & Mind - Linguistics and Cognitive Studies program presented by student representatives and tutors at Universit di Siena. Gain insights into exam sessions, syllabus, office hours, and more to enhance your learning experience. Stay updated with the L&M newsletter for community meetings, seminars, and conference announcements.
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Languages & Mind Linguistics and Cognitive Studies Presentation by Student Representativesand Tutors Universit di Siena JULY 1st, 2024
Academic Calendar Further informations on L&M Opportunities abroad Usefulservices Contacts
Teaching periods FIRST SEMESTER 1stPeriod: late September,2024 ---Early November,2024 2nd Period: Early November,2024 Mid of January ,2025
Teaching periods SECOND SEMESTER 3rd Period: End of February, 2025 Mid of April,2025 4th Period: End of April,2025 Mid of June,2025
Exams EXAMS ESSIONS January 22, 2025 Fabruary 23, 2025 3 dates Winter session: April 15, 2025 April 19, 2025 1 date Extra session: June 17, 2025 July 31, 2025 3 dates Summer session: September2, 2025 September24, 2025 2 dates Autumn session:
Exams Modality: Written test Oral (face-to-face) exam Presentation to the class on selected topics Min. score 18 Max. score 30 cum laude You can take an exam more than one time if you don t pass it the first time. For courses with two modules, the 12 credits are registered after you have passed the exams of both modules.
Exams Exam dates (appelli ) segreteriaonline.unisi.it; the date may shift,dependingon the number of subscribers. (Un)subscribing for each exam, sign up to one date at a time; Notice that there are periods to (un)subscribe that are specific for each exam date. If you want to unsubscribe but it is too late, send an email notice to the professor.
The newsletter You will receive in your UNISI email box theL&M newsletter with announcements of the L&M community meetings announcements of students seminars (thesis presentations) announcements of conferencesand of seminars (by L&M professors or guest professors)
Syllabus and Office hours Check the syllabus of each course in order to know method(s) ofevaluation, contents, suggested readings Each professor is available two office hours per week. Check their personal page.
Opportunities abroad Studying in Europe: Selection notices usually in January/February Erasmus for Studies The European Liberal Arts Network (ELAN) Language and Mind DD with Universit Paris 1 Panth on-Sorbonne Training in Europe: You have to find the hosting institution Erasmus for Traineeship Extra-EU opportunities: Overseas IES Abroad
Usefulservices Libraries Canteens You can access themeven if you do not have a scholarship. Ifyou have been awarded a scholarship, meals are freeof charge, otherwise you pay based on your income (max.8,50 for a full meal) Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (CLA) Ifyou need to obtain your C1 English, which you need beforegraduating, or if you need to meet other language requirements (e.g.,for the Erasmus) Universit per Stranieri di Siena If you want to learn Italian Inclusion and Wellbeing Psychological support,counselling, coaching, Alias Career
Internationalstudents Dream Apply Platform UniSi application portalfor international students,with several info (e.g., application tutorial, cost of study in Italy, scholarships, accommodation) International Place UniSi dedicated office MUR (Italian Ministry of University and Research) procedures for entry, residency, and enrollment ofinternational students) Ministerial document with importantinfo (e.g., VISA for study purposes, language requirements)
Financial support DSU Scholarship Economic contributionassigned on the basis of both economic and merit requirements.The application notice generally opens in July and closes in September Accomodation in studentresidencies Rent contribution Ifyou are not assigned with a room in one of the residencies, you may ask for a monthly rent contribution Solidarity fund The University of Siena makesavailable a fund for studentscoping with difficult personal or family circumstances, even if temporary, or with a change to their personal and/or family finances. This contribution guarantees a total or partialexemption fromtuition fees UniSi part-time jobs for students Several calls during the year tobe employed in a part-timejob(150 or 200 hours) at theUniversity (e.g., becoming a studenttutor)
Useful websites Language and Mind DISPOC (Departmentof Social, political and cognitive sciences) Segreteria Online E-learning Platform (also called Moodle or USienaIntegra) App Ufirst App MyUSiena
Contacts Student representatives: FilippoCanepa f.canepa@student.unisi.it Ariana Antonelli a.antonelli12@student.unisi.it Alice Coppola a.coppola7@student.unisi.it Mehak Mehak m.mehak@student.unisi.it Student tutor: FedericaInterlandi f.interlandi1@student.unisi.it
