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 Classification of courses |
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The
courses are divided into three categories: compulsory courses [C]
elective courses [E], and seminars[S].
a) Compulsory courses [C] are the ones covering basic subjects and are
offered every academic year. A prerequisite for graduation is the
successful performance in these courses which may not be substituted by
others. Compulsory courses include all the courses of the first two-year
cycle (including foreign language courses).
b) Elective courses [E] are courses in which students pursue and
cultivate their specific interests. They are on offer exclusively during
the second cycle of studies. Elective courses are not constantly
available in the program, and their offer depends on individual
instructors. This flexibility offers the instructors the possibility to
organize new courses in place of former ones. Moreover, students can opt
for a wider choice of subjects. Students can also take elective courses
from the program of studies of the Department of Environment, the
Department of Geography, and the Department of Sociology.
c) Seminars constitute a special category of courses and they are
offered exclusively during the second cycle of studies. The fundamental
feature of these courses is the limited number of students as well as
the specialized topic. The objective of the seminars is to familiarize
students with methodological and theoretical tools as well as the
development of skills under the immediate supervision of the instructor.
The weekly instruction of the seminars lasts three hours. Students are
obliged to obtain a passing grade in at least one of the seminars. |
