The final examination (MA Dissertation), worth 24 credits, focuses on topics related to the MA programme in Linguistics. Students may request a thesis topic after acquiring at least 50 credits during the two-year period.

The final examination for the degree consists of the discussion of a written paper, (MA Dissertation) approximately 80-120 pages in length, on a topic agreed upon with the supervisor. The paper for the final exam should preferably be written in English. However, it may be written in Italian or in one of the foreign languages in which the areal linguistics courses are taught, subject to the approval of the thesis supervisor. The discussion must be conducted in English or Italian, even when the paper is written in a different language.

 The decision on the mark is made without the student or outsiders being present. The committee has 110 points at its disposal; the minimum mark required to pass the exam is 66/110. No more than 7 points may be awarded for the final exam. When the candidate has obtained the maximum mark, honors may be awarded provided that the decision is unanimous.

- The Teaching Board encourages students to complete their studies within the normal duration of the MA programme (i.e., within the agreed duration for part-time students) by awarding 1 additional point out of 110 to those who graduate in the final year of the course. For the sole purpose of this incentive,

The Teaching Board encourages students to complete their studies within the normal duration of the course (or within the agreed duration for part-time students) by awarding 1 additional point out of 110 to those who graduate in the final year of the course. For the sole purpose of this incentive, for students who have spent a period of study abroad as part of exchanges promoted by the University, the normal duration of the course is increased by the period spent abroad. In addition, students who have spent at least one semester abroad are awarded 1 additional point out of 110.

For other provisions, please refer to the University's Teaching Regulations and Student Regulations.

FACSIMILE COVER PAGE AND GRAPHIC SETTINGS FOR FINAL PAPER -> see below in the Documents section