Oriental Languages and Cultures

Linda Chen chen.2098544@studenti.uniroma1.it
For any need, you can contact me directly. I am available to listen carefully to doubts and proposals, as I believe that concrete solutions can arise from open dialogue.

Faculty Contact Person for Disability or Specific Learning Disorders (DSA)
The contact person ensures that the necessary support measures for teaching and studying are implemented for students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (DSA). They collaborate with other university services to provide integrated and coordinated support.
To contact your Faculty Contact Person, please consult the Contact Us page, where you will also find useful information about university services for Disability and DSA.
The Faculty Contact Person for Disability or DSA in the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy is Prof. Maria Roccaforte: corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it/it/users/mariaroccaforteuniroma1it
Faculty Contact Person for Disability and DSA: lettere.web.uniroma1.it/it/referente-gli-studenti-disabili-e-dsa

Dr Benedetta Panciroli
benedetta.panciroli@uniroma1.it

The Student Ombudsperson of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy is Prof. Emma Condello.
You can contact the Ombudsperson to report abuses, malfunctions, or restrictions on your rights, as well as administrative, academic, or other types of issues.
The Ombudsperson is bound to the utmost confidentiality in communications and in any interactions with other university bodies.
To contact your Ombudsperson, please consult the dedicated page on the Faculty website.
Go to the Faculty Ombudsperson: lettere.web.uniroma1.it/it/garante-degli-studenti

University Ombudsperson: www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/garante-degli-studenti-dellateneo

Educational Affairs Office of the Department – Italian Institute of Oriental Studies
Ms. Barbara Massucci
Email: lingue.orientali@uniroma1.it
Phone: +39 06 88378027
Address: Marco Polo Building (Circonvallazione Tiburtina 4 – 00185 Rome), 3rd floor, room 307
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 / Tuesday, Thursday from 15:00 to 16:00
The Teaching Office is exclusively responsible for students’ academic (teaching-related) needs:

Provides information and support on course enrollment procedures
Prepares course timetables
Organizes graduation session schedules and committees
Updates the degree programme webpage
Assists students with the submission of their Study Plan, including through tutorials
Coordinates students awarded collaboration grants in Orientation Center activities and tutors for the “Learning to learn” programme, which offers additional support for study and preparation of language exams

Student forms:

Exam attendance certificate: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tm2j8Ttn50i1wv8HPj9zwPGj8BKwfeG2?usp=sharing
Lecture attendance certificate: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EfOMp2gcjRqEWbnGRu4hvWy8xFw7oQ0X?usp=sharing

Student Affairs Office – Faculty of Letters and Philosophy
The following matters fall under the exclusive responsibility of the Administrative Student Office of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy:

Monitoring and updating student records (programme changes, transfers within/from/to other universities, interruptions, etc.)
Enrollment procedures
All matters related to tuition fees and financial aid
Enrollment in subsequent years after the first
Enrollment in single courses
Questions regarding part-time status
Issuance of certificates and degree diplomas
Requests for certificates for use abroad (Certified Academic Transcript, Certificate of Enrolment)
Suspension of studies
Applications to take exams from other degree programmes
Loss of student status
Information on the student card
Credit recognition procedures, including via Teams (account: segreteriastudenti lettereefilosofia)
Expired identity documents
Tuition refunds for excellence programmes
Retrieval of secondary school diplomas for students enrolled before the 1999–2000 academic year

Art. 1 – Educational Offer of the Program
The Degree Programme (CdS) in Languages and Civilizations of the East (LCO) is a Master’s Degree course established within Degree Class LM-36 and governed by the University Teaching Regulations in accordance with legal provisions, ministerial regulations, and statutory directives.
The Master’s Degree in Languages and Civilizations of the East requires that graduates—already able to use one European Union language in both written and spoken form—achieve full mastery of the Oriental language previously studied during their Bachelor’s Degree and deepen their knowledge of historical, literary, philosophical, religious, and artistic subjects related to the programme’s areas of expertise.
The programme, structured over two years, includes—each year—the continuation of the study of the primary Oriental language chosen during the Bachelor’s Degree, as well as at least one exam in linguistic or philological, literary, historical, artistic, philosophical, or religious subjects.
Courses are taught in Italian and English. For detailed information about individual courses, please refer to the Course Catalogue page (LM-36).
Additional languages may be introduced into the curriculum upon approval by the Academic Area Council (CAD), without modifying this Regulation. Likewise, existing languages may be discontinued, with CAD approval, due to lack of faculty staff or other teaching-related reasons, without modifying this Regulation.

Art. 2 – Double Degree
The Master’s Degree in Languages and Civilizations of the East currently offers a Double Degree for the Chinese and Korean curricula, in collaboration with Chinese and Korean universities. Admission procedures are published on the ISO Department (Internationalization) webpage.

Art. 3 – Admission Requirements
Admission to the programme requires verification of curricular requirements and personal preparation, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the annual call published on the programme webpage. The call includes details on admission procedures, enrollment, and deadlines.

Art. 4 – Educational Activities
The programme is organized into curricula focusing on the study of an Oriental language and its related culture, leading to intermediate–advanced linguistic and communicative competence, as well as knowledge of the relevant cultural and textual heritage.
For course structure, learning objectives, ECTS credits (CFU), and teaching hours, reference should be made to the Educational Offer published annually on the programme webpage.

Art. 4.1 – Study Plan
First-year students must complete their Study Plan (PF) via the Infostud platform, specifying their chosen language curriculum. Any changes require approval.
“Elective” exams may be chosen from courses offered by the University, subject to approval by the relevant body, and cannot be selected from Other Educational Activities (AAF).
Equivalent exams cannot both be included in the Study Plan.
The Study Plan is approved within 15 working days.
Details of courses, subject areas (SSD/GSD), and credits are published in the Academic Year Manifesto under the “Study Plan” section.

Art. 4.2 – Course Structure and Attendance
Courses consist of lectures delivered by the course instructor; language courses also include practical sessions led by language instructors (CEL).
Attendance is not mandatory.
The CAD ensures no schedule conflicts between compulsory courses.

Art. 4.3 – Exams: Procedures, Assessment, and Registration
Exams are generally held according to the Faculty’s official schedule and graded out of 30 (with possible honors).

Exams are only recognized if included in the Study Plan
Negative grades do not affect the final average
Passed exams cannot be retaken
Exam boards consist of at least two members

Assessment methods include written exams, oral exams, and ongoing tests.
Language exams may include:

written exam, or
written + oral (oral accessible only after passing written)

Written tests are valid only for the exam session in which they are passed.
AAF credits are assessed by a dedicated committee.
The programme does not issue official language certificates, but may provide internal attestations (e.g., for mobility applications).

Art. 4.4 – Other Educational Activities (AAF)
Students must earn 6 CFU through:

Internship
IT skills

IT credits may be obtained via:

passing an exam, or
submitting recognized certifications (e.g., ECDL, EIPASS)

All documentation must be approved by a committee.

Art. 4.5 – Enrollment, Transfers, Shortened Programmes
Procedures are outlined in the annual admission call and Student Regulations.
Access to the second year requires at least 30 CFU, including the first-year exam of the main Oriental language.

Art. 4.6 – Academic Support: Guidance and Tutoring
Guidance and tutoring services support students throughout their studies, including:

study plan advising
mobility programme promotion
referral to support services

All relevant information (timetables, contacts, services, etc.) is published at the beginning of each academic year.

Art. 4.7 – International Mobility
Students participating in mobility programmes must submit a Learning Agreement before departure.
Activities abroad may include:

coursework and exams
thesis preparation
double degree programmes
internships

Recognition follows university regulations.

Art. 5 – Final Examination
To obtain the Master’s Degree, students must complete a final thesis (24 CFU).
Thesis assignment:

request via Google form (after at least 10 exams)
supervised by an assigned professor

The thesis must:

be original work
demonstrate independent research

Use of AI

AI tools cannot be used to write the thesis
limited use (e.g., research, proofreading) requires authorization and must be declared
misuse may result in rejection or disciplinary action

The thesis may be written in English and partially in an Oriental language.
Final exam:

public defense before a board (min. 7 members)
score: up to 7 additional points
minimum passing grade: 66/110
honors may be awarded unanimously

Graduation sessions are public and scheduled at least 10 days in advance.

Art. 5.1 – Graduation Application
Administrative procedures are detailed in Student Regulations and on the Faculty website.

Art. 6 – Final Provisions
All teaching and administrative procedures are governed by University Regulations.
For programme governance, refer to the Academic Area Regulations in Languages and Civilizations of the East.