Italian

The subjects Astronomy, German as a second and foreign language and Italian can be studied as a third subject and completed with the additional examination. It is not possible to study these subjects as a first or second subject in Thuringia.

Admission to the extension programme is subject to having passed the first state examination for the teaching profession. However, it is possible to start studying the third subject if at least 170 credit points from the undergraduate teacher training programme at the University of Jena can be proven|evidence of this and the school placement semester has been completed. In this case, a double degree programme for the corresponding subject must be applied for.

The preparatory work placement and the school placement semester are not required for the additional subject. Furthermore, no seminar paper to be written at home (final year project|thesis|dissertation) is required.

• An ideal balance between theory and practice: at the Institute of Romance Studies, you will learn to research the Italian language and the Italophone cultural area and to reflect scientifically on school issues relating to the teaching of Italian. At the same time, you will be confronted with concrete application examples that will pave the way for your practical work. Your own school experience gained in your major subjects will also provide a valuable basis for exploring practical aspects of teaching Italian.
• Familiar atmosphere and individual support: The balanced relationship between students and teaching staff at the institute ensures a familiar study atmosphere. Working in small seminar groups allows for excellent supervision. This benefits your language practice in particular. Everyone finds a place in a seminar and has their say in discussions on the course. Many course|classes are accompanied by tutorials, which provide additional help for exam preparation. The student council, which is made up of experienced students from various degree programmes in Romance Studies, will also advise you on all matters relating to your studies right from the start.
• Plenty of opportunity to practise Italian: Language lessons are taught exclusively in Italian by native-speaking lecturers. Authentic Italian materials are covered in the academic course|classes so that you are constantly in contact with the Italian language. International conferences, readings and talks by authors and lectures by Italian guest lecturers are organised regularly. There is also a wide tender of creative and educational activities where you can practise and deepen your knowledge of the Italian language in a variety of ways.
  • The Italian theatre group Sipario! regularly stages plays in Italian.
  • An Italian regulars' table is organised every week in Jena.
  • Last but not least, the student representatives supplement the programme with numerous activities such as games, reading or film evenings with current films from the Romance cultural area.
• Opportunity to study in several languages: In addition to Italian, you can also learn language skills in 4 other Romance languages at the Institute of Romance Studies: French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian.
• Development of digital media skills: Digitalisation is increasingly shaping everyday school life and will be a constant companion in your professional life. For this reason, we organise various projects at the Institute of Romance Studies so that you not only acquire expertise|specialist knowledge, but also learn how to use digital media professionally and reflectively in Italian lessons at school.
• CELI certificate: One of the special features of our institute is that you can obtain the "Italian for Foreigners" certificate (CELI examination), with which you can prove your language competence in Italian and also apply on the Italian labour market.

You can easily fulfil your dream of a semester abroad. Because every foreign language is best perfected directly in the target language country. Not only will you get to know the Italian language and culture at first hand, but you will also gain an insight into the Italian university and education system. You have the opportunity to study in Italy as part of the Erasmus+ programme or to work as a foreign language assistant at a school in Italy or in the Italian-speaking cultural area. To this end, the institute maintains numerous contacts with partner universities in Italy (Genoa, Milan, Pisa, Rome, Verona, Urbino and many more). Study credits earned abroad are recognised|to credit on the basis of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Further information can be found at: http://www.uni-jena.de/Studium_im_Ausland.htmlExternal link

A secure job! The prospects for teachers are currently rather favourable, but vary regionally and depending on the school type and subject combination. With a degree in teaching Italian as a third subject, you will be able to significantly increase your chances of gaining a professional foothold.

Italian is offered as a subject at various grammar schools in Thuringia, so there is a constant demand for Italian teachers. With a teaching degree, you can first apply for a traineeship (Referendariat). After completing the second state examination, you can apply for employment in the teaching profession. The teaching degree completed in Thuringia is recognised|to credit in all other federal states upon formal request to the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. You can obtain more detailed information on this from the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.