ACADEMIC GUIDE 2012-2013limbi-straine.ucdc.ro/en/doc/ghid-de-studii.pdf“Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University Splaiul Unirii No. 176, District 4, Bucharest Telephone: 330.87.20

““DDiimmiittrriiee CCaanntteemmiirr”” CChhrriissttiiaann UUnniivveerrssiittyy Splaiul Unirii No. 176, District 4, Bucharest

Telephone: 330.87.20

THE FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

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ACADEMIC GUIDE

2012-2013

SPLAIUL U�IRII �O. 176, DISTRICT 4, BUCHAREST

TEL.: DID 021 330 87 20; DCCU TELEPHO�E EXCHA�GE: 021 330 79 00, 021 330 79 11, 021

330 79 14

e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.ucdc.ro




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PRESE�TATIO� OF „DIMITRIE CA�TEMIR” CHRISTIA�

U�IVERSITY

"Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University is a private institution of higher education and free,

open, scientific research, based on private property, guaranteed by the Constitution.

The University functions under the Constitution of Romania, Law no. 88/1993, Government

Decision no.568/1995, Law no.84/1995 Law no.238/2002 regarding the foundation of "Dimitrie

Cantemir" in Bucharest, through which the university was accredited and Law no.480/2006 for

the amendment and completion of republished Education Law no.84/1995. The legal status of

the University defines it as a legal entity of private law acknowledged by civil sentence no.

18451/17 from December, 1997 of the Court in district 1, Bucharest. Beginning with the

academic year 2005-2006, the activity of the university is organized according to the principles

developed by the Bologna Convention, Law no. 288/2004 regarding the organization of

university studies and the G.D. no. 88/2005.

In 2010, after a thorough educational assessment, UCDC received a Certificate of High Trust

Degree from the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. This is the

highest qualification that can be awarded in Romania to a higher education institution.

The mission of "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University is to train specialists and improve the

performance of specialists with higher education studies through a learning process meant to

stimulate thinking and creativity, offering them real chances to compete in the free labour

market. To achieve this mission, "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University pursues the following

objectives:

a) the continuous modernization of the educational process by improving teaching

methodologies, curricula and syllabi in accordance with society's development and

requirements;

b) the implementation of a strategic university management and an efficient planning

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c) the application of the principle of quality in the sphere of all activities performed in the

University;

d) scientific research development through active involvement of all teachers and support

of partnerships with national and foreign universities in this field.

The University operates according to the following principles: the principle of academic

autonomy, loyalty and responsibility. All the activities of the University promote the ideals of

Christian faith, culture and morality.

The University also applies the principle of high professional competence in teaching activities

and seminars of academic and scientific research disciplines, using modern methods, ensuring

the exchange of information and teaching materials with other national and foreign institutions of

higher education.

The University observes and applies the principles in the Magna Charta of European

Universities, adopted in Bologna on 18 September 1988.

The University collaborates with private and public Christian institutions of higher education

from our country and abroad and encourages fair competitiveness.

The bachelor's degree programs organized by "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University are

adapted to the needs and realities of the socio-economic environment and the efficient use of

resources, in accordance with the national classification of fields of undergraduate studies and

legislation (Law no. 1/2011, national education law).

"Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University has six universities, 17 faculties and 20

specializations with Bachelor's degree and master's degree programs:

� The Faculty of Law and Administrative Studies in Bucharest comprises the

following specializations: Law and Public Administration (full-time courses and part-

time courses/reduced frequency courses) with 4-year bachelor's degree programs,

master's degree programs (Business Law-3 semesters, Institutions of Administrative




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Law-3 semesters, Criminal Sciences-2 semesters, Judicial Career-3 semesters, Conflict

Management-2 semesters, European and International Law-2 semesters);

� The Faculty of Touristic and Commercial Management in Bucharest, full-time

courses and part-time courses (reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's

degree programs, master's degree programs (Business Management in Tourism-4

semesters, Retail Business Management-4 semesters, Business Administration and

Negotiation-4 semesters);

� The Faculty of International Economic Relations in Bucharest, full-time courses

and part-time courses (reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree

programs, master's degree programs (International Business Management-4 semesters,

European Integration and Affairs-4 semesters);

� The Faculty of The Faculty of The Faculty of The Faculty of AccountingAccountingAccountingAccounting, , , , BankingBankingBankingBanking and and and and Finance Finance Finance Finance in Bucharest, specializations:

Banking and Finance, Accounting and Business Data Processing, full-time courses and

part-time courses (reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree programs,

master's degree programs (Auditing and Financial Management-4 semesters, Bank

Financial Management-4 semesters, Finance and Business Management-4 semesters) ;

� The Marketing Faculty in Bucharest, full-time courses, 3-year bachelor's degree

programs;

� The Faculty of Educational Sciences in Bucharest, full-time courses, 3-year

bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures in Bucharest, full-time courses,

3-year bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of History in Bucharest, full-time courses and part-time courses

(reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree programs, master's degree

programs (Southeastern Europe and Power Centers-4 semesters, Policies and

Institutions of Conflict Prevention and Crisis Management-4 semesters);

� The Faculty of Political Sciences in Bucharest, specializations: Political Sciences and

Communication and Public Relations, full-time courses and part-time courses

(reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree programs, master's degree




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programs (Social Economy, Security and Defence Studies, International Relations and

Communication)

� The Faculty of The Faculty of The Faculty of The Faculty of AccountingAccountingAccountingAccounting, , , , BankingBankingBankingBanking and and and and FinanceFinanceFinanceFinance in Braşov, full-time courses and

part-time courses (reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of International Economic Relations in Braşov, full-time courses and

part-time courses (reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of Law in Cluj, full-time courses and part-time courses (reduced

frequency courses), 4-year bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of Economic SciencesThe Faculty of Economic SciencesThe Faculty of Economic SciencesThe Faculty of Economic Sciences in Cluj, full-time courses and part-time courses

(reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of Touristic and Commercial Management in Constanţa, full-time


degree programs;

� The Geography and Tourism Faculty in Sibiu, full-time courses and part-time

courses (reduced frequency courses), 3-year bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of Touristic and Commercial Management in Sibiu, full-time courses,

3-year bachelor's degree programs;

� The Faculty of Touristic and Commercial Management in Timişoara, full-time


degree programs;

Scientific research plays an important role in the activity of each teacher. "Dimitrie Cantemir"

Christian University applies universal criteria for the evaluation of scientific research, taking into

account the appearance in national and international publications, published books, the results

achieved and the participation in national and international conferences. The research

departments and teams develop research projects and research programs, organize the research

activity, valorize the results, edit scientific publications, organize scientific meetings.




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International experience is also an essential component. Our students and teachers participate

in The Erasmus student mobility programme and go to universities from Italy, Lithuania,

Belgium, Germany. "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University is the founder of Euro –

Mediterranean University which is located in Slovenia and is focused on master's degree

programs. The university was created exclusively with European Union funds. "Dimitrie

Cantemir" Christian is a member of EUA, the strongest Association of European Universities

and has bilateral relations with dozens of foreign universities, among which Robert Schumann

University in Strasbourg occupies a special position.

The campus comprises: an auditorium, lecture halls, classrooms for courses and seminars,

courtroom, forensic lab, multimedia labs, computer labs, library with reading room endowed

with computers, bookshop, chapel, sports club, student social club, student radio station, medical

office.

PRESENTATION OF THE FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND PRESENTATION OF THE FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND PRESENTATION OF THE FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND PRESENTATION OF THE FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND

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The Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures of "Dimitrie Cantemir" University was

founded in 1999 and accredited by G.D. no. 966 / 10.01.2011.

The headquarters of the faculty is located in the campus of "Dimitrie Cantemir" University in

Bucharest, Splaiul Unirii No. 176, district 4, phone: 021 330 87 20 (DID), 021 330 79 00, 021

330 79 11, 021 330 79 14 (DCCU telephone exchange ), e-mail: [email protected], UCDC website:

www.ucdc.ro, FFLL web: www.limbistraine.ucdc.ro .

The Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures promotes a training process based on

quality, diversity and complexity, thus meeting our students' desires for professional fulfillment.

The aim of undergraduate curricula is openness towards the Romanian and international cultural




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space through an excellent educational system meant to provide the graduates with solid, flexible

training that can adapt to the Romanian, European and international socio-economic space.

The Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures provides training for highly professional

specialists in the philology field in conformity with the set of standards established in the

Bologna Process and the developing trends of Romanian society in the context of the European

Union.

The educational process is an integrated academic process that takes place at two levels:

� three-year bachelor's degree programs, full-time courses;

The diplomas (bachelor's degrees) are recognized internationally in the European space, and in

this respect a Diploma Supplement is issued in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of

Education.

Ever since they were established, the curriculum, the syllabi, the whole process of teaching,

learning and research have been updated according to active legal regulations.

In the broader context of the knowledge society's current challenges, the mission assumed by the

Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures shows solidarity with that of "Dimitrie Cantemir"

Christian University of Bucharest and has the following objectives:

� to promote excellence in teaching and research activities;

� to provide extended access to sources of information and knowledge, both for teachers

and for students;

� to cultivate a free, idea-stimulating atmosphere in accordance with the fundamental

principles set out in the University Charta;

� to encourage forms of collaboration between teachers and students in the research

activity;

� to stimulate and reward the professional performance of students and teachers;

� to ensure dynamic relationships between teachers and students through a more active

involvement in the life of the academic community;




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� to deeply integrate the faculty in the international academic circuit by increasing its

external visibility;

� to strengthen the prestige of the faculty in the national academic environment and the

faculty's presence in the Romanian society;

� to promote the principles and values of academic democracy;

� to strengthen academic autonomy;

� to ensure an efficient institutional management.

THE TEACHI�G ACTIVITIES of the faculty aim to:

� train graduates with a broad range of fundamental and applied scientific skills in the

philology field, in general, and in the field of foreign languages, in particular;

� develop basic skills, so that graduates can meet the requirements and standards specific to

this field and broaden their knowledge through master's degree programs, doctoral

studies programs and lifelong learning;

� enhance the professional training standards set out in the Common European Framework

of Reference for Languages;

� achieve alignment to professional standards of specialization at European and

international level;

� organize the educational process as a system centered on educational content, learning

results and the autonomy of learning.

THE RESEARCH ACTIVITY of the faculty is oriented towards:

� highly topical research issues from:

- fundamental philological sciences: linguistics and literature

- related fields: culture and civilization, communication, education, pedagogy,

didactics, psychology, sociology

- interdisciplinary areas: intercultural communication;

� broad collaboration of teachers with students in student research circles;

� correlation of the research program in the FFLL Research Centre with that of the

Institute for Intercultural Studies and Research (IISR), as well as with programs of

similar national and international institutions of higher education and research.




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Admission to the faculty is made in conformity with the following provisions:

• art. 142 paragraph 2 from the National Education Law no. 1/2011;

• Law no. 288/2004 regarding the organization of university studies, with subsequent

amendments and supplements;

• GD. 966/2011 for the approval of the Classification of fields, of structures of higher

education and specializations / bachelor's degree programs accredited or provisionally

authorized and organized by them, with subsequent amendments and supplements;

• GD. 404/2006 regarding the organization and development of master's degree programs;

• Order of the Minister of Education, Research, Youth and Sports no. 3313 / 23.02.2012

concerning the general framework of organization of admission to bachelor's degree

programs, master's degree programs and doctoral studies for the academic year 2012-

2013.

Applying for admission:

Admission to bachelor's degree programs is competitive. Each applicant undergoes a thorough

screening process which is organized in two sessions before the start of the academic year. The

periods of admission sessions are made public in conformity with active legal provisions – they are

posted on the FFLL notice board published on the web page of the faculty. Admission requirements,

including student enrollment number, are published each year, at least 6 months prior to the entrance

examination.

Admission requirements:




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High school graduates with high school graduation diploma or an equivalent diploma, as well as

students or graduates of various institutions of higher education, Romanian citizens may apply

for admission to academic undergraduate programs. Citizens of the European Union member

states, of states belonging to the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation, as well

as foreign citizens of other states or citizens of the Republic of Moldova may also apply for

admission to cademic undergraduate programs, in the same conditions stipulated by law for

Romanian citizens.

Studies completed outside Romania will be validated by a specialized department in the Ministry

of Education, Research, Youth and Sports before the registration of the candidates for admission.

Each applicant is required to submit a certificate for the validation of studies when they register

for competition. When applying for admission to academic programs in DCCU, foreign citizens

are required to submit a certificate of proficiency in Romanian issued by institutions authorized

by the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports.

A candidate may be admitted and enrolled as a student in no more than two degree programs

simultaneously, regardless of the educational institutions that offer them. A candidate that is

admitted can benefit from reduced tuition fee for one academic undergraduate program.

Each applicant will pay a registration fee set by the Board of DCCU Directors for the

organization of admission.

Admission to undergraduate program cycles consists of a selection of application files. The

evaluation of each candidate is based on the average grade obtained after high school graduation

examination/ bachelor's degree examination.

Admission results:

The minimum general average grade for admission to bachelor's degree programs can not be less

than 5 (five).

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• for faculty graduates, both from the DCCU and other universities, there is a 15% discount

on the tuition fee per annum;

• if the tuition fee is paid IN FULL by 05.10.2012, there is a 50 Euro reduction in the

annual tuition fee;

• relatives (parents, children, siblings, spouses) receive a discount of 15%;

• students who attend two faculties in DCCU at the same time receive a discount of 15%;

• the first 4 top students from each year (students with the best grades ranked in order)

receive a discount of 20%.

Documents required for enrollment:

• application form, accompanied by Annex 1, issued by the secretariat of the faculty;

• high school graduation diploma – the original and a certified copy - or certificate issued

by the educational institution, stating the general Grade Point Average, the average

academic grades obtained at the end of each school year, the validity period and the fact

that the diploma has not been issued yet;

• a certified copy of the transcript (Cumulative Record File/Transcript of Records);

• a xerox copy of the high school graduation diploma or a certificate issued by the

educational institution, stating the general Grade Point Average, the average academic

grades obtained at the end of each school year, the validity period and the fact that the

diploma has not been issued yet – for applicants who wish to attend the courses of a

second faculty;

• a certificate for the validation of studies for foreign or Romanian applicants from other

countries and applicants from Moldova;

• foreign applicants must provide evidence of Romanian proficiency by including a

recognized test result in their application;

• a certified copy of the birth certificate;

• a xerox copy of the identity card;

• a certified copy of the marriage certificate (if necessary);

• a medical certificate issued by the GP;




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• four photos (identity card dimensions);

• receipt showing the payment of the registration fee;

• a paper file folder.

*BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS

The University has formal mechanisms for the approval of curricula, their periodic evaluation

and monitoring. According G.D. 966/1.10.2011, the following academic undergraduate programs

of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures are accredited / provisionally authorized:

� English Language and Literature - Modern Languages and Literatures (German, Arabic,

Italian, Japanese, Spanish) - accredited degree program;

� French Language and Literature - Modern Languages and Literatures (English, German,

Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) - accredited degree program;

� German Language and Literature, Modern Languages and Literatures (English, Arabic,

Italian, Japanese, Spanish) - accredited degree program;

� English Language and Literature – B Foreign Language and Literature (French, Russian,

Chinese, Turkish) – provisionally authorized degree program;

� English and French literature – B Foreign Language and Literature (Russian, Chinese,

Turkish) – provisionally authorized degree program;

� German Language and Literature - B Foreign Language and Literature (French, Russian,

Chinese, Turkish) – provisionally authorized degree program;

� Romanian language and literature - a Foreign Language and Literature (English, French,

Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Turkish) – provisionally authorized

degree program.

The Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures is organized in two departments:

1. Modern Languages and

2. Cultural Studies

The Department of Modern Languages supports courses of linguistics / contemporary language,

practical courses and optional language courses. The members of this department are:




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Professor Violeta Negrea, Ph.D. – English

Iuliana Paştin, Reader, Ph.D. – French

Florentina Alexandru, Reader, Ph.D. – German

Aida Ferencz, Lecturer, Ph.D. – Italian

Magdalena Ciubăncan, Lecturer, Ph.D. – Japanese

Adriana Dănilă, Lecturer, Ph.D. – German

Doina Ivanov, Lecturer, Ph.D. – English

Emil Dumitru, Lecturer, Ph.D. – Russian

Roxana Mareş, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – Arabic

Mirela Copcă, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – English

Mihaela Mateescu, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – Spanish

Mirela Pentelescu, Lecturer, Ph.D. Candidate – French

Marius Apetrei, Lecturer, Ph.D. Candidate – Information Technology

Tinela Huza, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. candidate – English

Corina Mocanu, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. candidate – English

Andreea Boariu, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. candidate – Italian

Elena Măzăreanu, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. candidate – Japanese

The Department of Cultural Studies supports courses of literature, culture and civilization, as

well as optional courses of literature and culture. The members of this department are:

Carmen Duţu, Reader, Ph.D. – English Literature

Narcis Zărnescu, Reader, Ph.D. – French Literature

Irina Mihai, Reader, Ph.D.– Arabic Literature

Iulia Waniek, Reader, Ph.D. – Japanese Literature

Maria Irod, Reader, Ph.D. – German Literature

Oana Alis Zaharia, Lecturer, Ph.D. – English Literature

Irina Dogaru, Lecturer, Ph.D. – Spanish Literature

Fabiola Hosu, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – English Literature

Aurora Goia, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – English Literature

Tudor Iordăchescu, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – English Literature




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Angela Drăgan, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – Japanese Literature

Răzvan Staicu, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – Italian Literature

Adelina Vasile, Lecturer, Ph.D. candidate – Japanese Literature

Cristina Nicolaescu, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. – English Literature

Silvia Osman, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. candidate – English Literature

The teaching staff of the faculty also include the following associate teachers/scholars:

Professor Ioana Rădulescu-Vintilă, Ph.D. – Linguistics

Professor Nicolae Dobrişan, Ph.D. – Arabic

Professor Ileana Hogea-Velişcu, Ph.D. – Chinese Literature

Professor Magdalena Jianu, Ph. D. – Romanian

Reader Maria Mihalciuc, Reader, Ph.D. – German

Reader Otilia Borcia, Reader, Ph.D. – Italian Literature

Reader Gabriela Necheş, Reader, Ph.D. – Spanish Literature

Reader Tudora Şandru-Mehedinţi, Reader, Ph.D. – Spanish Literature

Reader Felix Nicolau, Reader, Ph.D. – Romanian literature

Reader Agimien Baubec, Reader, Ph.D. – Turkish

Reader – Axinia Krasovschi, Reader, Ph.D. – Russian Literature

Reader Mariana Neagu, Reader, Ph.D. – English

Liliana Agache, Lecturer, Ph.D. – Romanian

Gihan Curtomer, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate – Turkish

The educational process extends over six semesters, representing the three years of the

undergraduate degree program. An academic year consists of two semesters.

The semester system divides the academic year into two terms, as follows:




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Academic year Semester Semester

First Year semester 1 = 14 weeks semester 2 = 14 weeks

Second Year semester 3 = 14 weeks semester 4 = 14 weeks

Third Year semester 5 = 14 weeks semester 6 = 12 weeks

The curriculum is developed in accordance with active requirements and its structure covers the

three years of the undergraduate cycle. The academic disciplines in the curriculum are coded

uniformly in the whole University and have a logical succession specified by the conditions set

out for each subject.

The curriculum includes compulsory subjects, optional (elective) and facultative academic

disciplines. According to the role they play in providing the future graduates with skills in the

philology field, subjects are classified into: fundamental subjects, specialization subjects and

complementary subjects. Beginning with the second year of studies, the curricula offer the

students the possibility of choosing one of the educational directions drawn by the optional

subjects.

Whereas the fundamental academic disciplines in the curriculum provide basic training for

philologists, the specialization subjects outline the professional profile of the future graduates,

specialized in the use of foreign languages and the complementary subjects contribute to the

gain of knowledge from related fields, so that the graduates can follow a certain career path.

Facultative subjects aim to broaden the the students' horizon of knowledge and general culture,

employing both complementary and specialized areas. Teaching practice is a key component of

the educational process. It is organized beginning with the second year.

The subjects included in the curriculum end with an examination or a test at the end of each

semester.

Curricula

FIRST YEAR SEMESTER 1 �o. crt.

Subject Subject Type Category ECTS




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1. General Linguistics FS1 compulsory 4

2. Literature and Culture (A) SS2 compulsory 4

3. Contemporary Language (A) SS compulsory 4

4. Practical Course (A) SS compulsory 3

5. Literature and Culture (B) SS compulsory 4

6. Contemporary Language (B) SS compulsory 4

7. Practical Course (B) SS compulsory 3

8. Philological IT (I) CS3 compulsory 2

9. Physical Education CS compulsory 2

TOTAL 30

10. The Psychology of Education (I) CS facultative 5

FIRST YEAR SEMESTER 2 1. Comparative Linguistics of Languages FS compulsory 4

2. Literature and Culture (A) SS compulsory 4






8. Philological IT (II) CS compulsory 2

9. Physical Education CS compulsory 2

TOTAL 30

10. Pedagogy (I) CS facultative 5

Evaluation:

1. Exams:

� semester 1: general linguistics, literature and culture (A), contemporary

language (A), literature and culture (B), contemporary language (B), the

psychology of education (I)

� semester 2: the comparative linguistics of languages (A), literature and culture

(A), contemporary language (A), literature and culture (B), contemporary

language (B), pedagogy (I)

2. Tests:

� semester 1: practical course (A), practical course (B), philological IT (I),

physical education

1 Fundamental subject

2 Specialization subject

3 Complementary subject




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� semester 2: practical course (A), practical course (B), philological IT (II),

physical education

SECO�D YEAR SEMESTER 3 �o. crt. Subject Subject Type Category ECTS

1. Linguistic Anthropology FS compulsory 6





6. Contemporary Language(B) SS compulsory 4


8. Teaching Practice4 SS compulsory -

9. Linguistic Studies / Cultural Studies (A)5 SS/CS optional 2

TOTAL 30

10. The Psychology of Education (II) CS facultative 5

11. Pedagogy (II) CS facultative 5

A�UL II SEMESTRUL 4 1. The Theory of Literature (I) FS compulsory 4







8. Teaching Practice SS compulsory -

9. Linguistic Studies / Cultural Studies (B)6 SS/CS optional 2

TOTAL 30

10. The Didactics of Teaching CS facultative 5

11. Pedagogy (I) CS facultative 5

Evaluation:

1. Exams:

4 Teaching practice takes place during the academic year only in the educational institutions with which the

faculty has signed conventions. It is compulsory for all students. 5 Students will choose one subject from the two modules. Registration takes place at the beginning of the

semester. Module 1 = Linguistic Studies include the following subjects: The History of Language A, Terminology,

Pragmalinguistics, Onomastics and Onomasiology; Module 2 = Cultural Studies: The Theory and Technique of

Translation, Communication, Interculturality, Globalization, Canadian Studies, Principles of Literary Criticism. 6 Students will choose one subject from the two modules. Registration takes place at the beginning of the

semester. Module 1 = The History of Language B, Cognitive Linguistics; Modulule 2 = The Theory and technique

of Translation B.




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� semester 3: Linguistic Anthropology, Literature and Culture (A), Contemporary

Language (A), Literature and Culture (B), Contemporary Language (B), The

Psychology of Education (II), Pedagogy (II)

� semester 4: The Theory of Literature (I), Literature and Culture (A),

Contemporary Language (A), Literature and Culture (B), Contemporary

Language (B), The Didactics of Teaching, Pedagogy (II)

2. Tests:

� semester 3: Practical Course (A), Practical Course (B), Linguistic Studies (A),

Cultural Studies (A)

� semester 4: Practical Course (A), Practical Course (B), Specialty Practice,

Linguistic Studies (B), Cultural Studies (B)

THIRD YEAR SEMESTER 5 �o. crt. Subject Subject Type Category ECTS

1. Comparative Linguistics (A) FS compulsory 2

2. Modern and Contemporary Literature (A) SS compulsory 5



5. Modern and Contemporary Literature (B) SS compulsory 5



8. Specialized Languages (A) SS optional -

9. Comparative Literature FS optional -

TOTAL 30

10. Teaching Practice - Language A CS facultative 3

11. Computer Assisted Instruction CS facultative 2

THIRD YEAR SEMESTER 6 1. Modern and Contemporary Literature (A) SS compulsory 5



4. Modern and Contemporary Literature (B) SS compulsory 5



7. Specialized Languages (B) SS optional 2

8. Comparative Literature FS optional 2

TOTAL 30

9. Teaching Practice – Language B CS facultative 2

10. Classroom Management CS facultative 3




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Evaluation:

1. Exams:

� semester 5: Modern and Contemporary Literature (A), Contemporary Language

(A), Modern and Contemporary Literature (B), Contemporary Language (B);

� semester 6: Modern and Contemporary Literature (A), Contemporary Language

(A), Modern and Contemporary Literature (B), Contemporary Language (B),

Classroom Management.

2. Tests:

� semester 5: Practical Course (A), Practical Course (B), Teaching Practice –

Language A, Computer Assisted Instruction;

� semester 6: Practical Course (A), Practical Course (B), Specialized Languages

(A), Comparative Literature, Teaching Practice – Language B.

By implementing the European Credit Transfer System - ECTS (according to MedC Order no.

3617/2005) - and "Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University's internal regulations regarding the

implementation of the credit transfer system, each academic discipline in the curriculum is

designed to cover the duration of one semester and is accompanied by a number of credit points

(transferable study credits, also called "ECTS credits"). The number of credit points was

established according to the importance and role of each subject in the training of the specialist

(basic field or complementary training) and the set of activities (hours of attendance at classes

in the courses, seminars and workshops in which the students are enrolled and hours of

individual study, paper writing, research, etc.) to be performed so as to acquire the skills needed

to pass examinations.

Each semestrial curriculum contains compulsory and optional subjects which comprise 30 ECTS

credits. For graduation in undergraduate studies in the “philology” field, 180 transferable study

credits (ECTS) are required, which leads to a duration of 3 years for bachelor's degree programs.

Facultative subjects in the curriculum obtain transferable study credits, but these credits are

awarded in addition to the 180 ECTS credits needed to obtain a bachelor's degree in the field of

"philology". Designing the curricula according to the tasks assigned to students is compulsory




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for the achievement of the objectives in the syllabi, expressed in terms of learning results and

acquired competences.

The acquisition of competences in the philology field – of learning a foreign language – refers to

four dimensions:

1. the cognitive dimension (knowledge, comprehension, communication competence)

2. the affective dimension (attitudes, perception and understanding of the targeted cultural

environment)

3. the pragmatic dimension (social competence, the ability to interact)

4. the reflexive dimension (the relativization of the reference framework).

The types of acquired competences are:

1.1.1.1. General Competences:

� the mastering and correct use of subject-specific notions

� the mastering of terminology and linguistic/ literary / cultural models

� knowledge of methods and techniques that can be used to describe and analyze the

subject

� critical interpretation applicable in the analysis of specialty literature

� practical skills including methods, techniques and tools for self-knowledge and

psychological knowledge, design, management and evaluation of learning activities

2.2.2.2. Specific Competences:

� (lexical, grammatical, semantic, phonological, socio-linguistic) linguistic

competence

� communication competence in the target language

� emotional-behavioral competence

� the pragmatic competence of management of intercultural communication situations

� intercultural communication competence

3.3.3.3. Instrumental and applicable competences:

� the competence to apply, comparatively and trans-culturally, the background of

knowledge specific to the cultural and linguistic target environment in intercultural

communication situations




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4. Transversal Competences:

� psychopedagogical competences

� skills in digital information and communication technology

� managerial competences

Forms of assessment:

The students' knowledge can be assessed:

• during the whole semester as continuous assessment and

• oral exam (viva voce) at the end of the semester or written exam in the examination

session.

For continuous assessment during the semester students will obtain a number of points that will

be quantified in a grade calculated at the last seminar in the equation:

� = no. of points gained during the semester / 10.

For each subject, a mid-semester partial exam may be held. The minimum passing grade is 7.

The grade obtained during the semester will represent 1/3 of the final grade if the written exam

grade is minimum 5. In calculating the score the following aspects are taken into consideration:

partial tests, attendance at courses and seminars, reports, essays, case studies, practical work or

project, participation at seminars. The total is 100 points. This score is established by PO-04

bylaw in "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University and can be modified by the course instructor

according to the particularities of the subject.

Partial tests ............................................... 1 x 20 points = 20 points

Attendance at lectures and seminars ................................... 56 x 0.5 points = 28 points

Reports; essays ............................................ 2 x 5 points = 10 points

Case Studies ............................................................... 2 x 5 points = 10 points

Practice paper or project /program outline

research paper (to be handed no later than 10 days before

the exam) ........................................................................ = 20 points

Participation in (seminar) debates........................ 3 x 4 points = 12 points

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Total = 100 points

The conversion of points to grades is as follows:

Grade 5 = 50 points

Grade 6 = 51 - 60 points

Grade 7 = 61-70 points



Grade 10 = 91 - 100 points

The final grade is calculated as the arithmetic mean between the grade that reflects the activity

performed during the year resulting from the points and the double of the grade obtained at the

exam (which must be at least 5) divided by 3.

Exams can be written or oral. The course instructor decides upon the method of examination.

DESCRIPTIO� OF SUBJECTS:

In general, the structure of the subjects consists of courses (lectures) and seminars. In the

description of subjects we used a method of generalization by presenting the general

characteristics and main objectives. Each specialization has the right to approach the subject

according to the particularity of the target language and culture.

CO�TEMPORARY LA�GUAGE:

• transmission of fundamental theoretical knowledge of linguistics / grammar at all levels

of language - phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicology, semantics,

pragmatics, text linguistics and discourse analysis

• description of different linguistic models and different theoretical approaches to the

subject of the discipline

• explaining specific terminology

• transmission of methods and techniques for describing and analyzing the subject




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• the primary objective is the acquisition of basic knowledge of the target language and its

proper use

• the acquisition of communication competence in the target language and competence in

intercultural communication

• the seminar associated with the course is meant to broaden the knowledge and use of the

target language.

LITERATURE A�D CULTURE:

• transmission of basic knowledge of literary history, literary theory and history of the

target culture

• major topics relate to theories regarding the reception of literary texts, possibilities and

limits of understanding texts from foreign cultures and ways in which literature can be

transmitted transculturally

• discussions about current issues of literary and cultural research

• developing the ability to analyze literary texts

• acquisition of intercultural communication skills

• the primary objective is to develop the ability to understand cultural backgrounds other

than one's own

• the seminar associated with the course is meant to deepen literary and cultural notions.

PRACTICAL COURSE:

• formation of communicative competence in the target language by activating and

developing the four basic skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

• acquisition of communicative competence in the target language by activation and

development of the four basic skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.

GE�ERAL LI�GUISTICS :

• diachronic perspective on directions and approaches developed in linguistics

• interference with other academic disciplines (philosophy, logic, psychology)

• the main objective is to train critical thinking.




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COMPARATIVE LI�GUISTICS OF LA�GUAGES:

• contrastive presentation of grammatical systems of related languages

• diachronic and / or synchronic analysis of certain language phenomena

LI�GUISTIC A�THROPOLOGY :

• language and speech in a socio-cultural context

• language as a symbolic system of cultural communication

THE THEORY OF LITERATURE:

• general perspective on the perception and analysis of literary texts

• genre analysis models

• methods of literary text analysis

• the primary objective is to train critical thinking.

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:

• comparative approach to literary texts from different cultural areas

• methods of literary text analysis

• methods of perception and comprehension of literary texts

LI�GUISTIC STUDIES (the history of language A, terminology, pragmalinguistics,

onomastics and onomasiology names the history of language B, cognitive linguistics,

humanities databases, research, academic writing, online publishing):

• the main objective is to broaden the students' horizon of knowledge of linguistics by

approaching extremely diverse and highly topical themes.

CULTURAL STUDIES (translation theory and technique, communication,

interculturality, globalization, Canadian studies, principles of literary criticism,,

specialized languages, research, academic writing):

• the primary objective is to broaden the students' horizon of knowledge in the field of

literature and culture by approaching extremely diverse and highly topical themes.




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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATIO� A�D PEDAGOGY:

• the acquisition of key pedagogical skills

• shaping emotional and behavioral competence

• acquisition of competence in mastering specific psychological-pedagogical concepts

• developing the ability of students to explain the theoretical underpinnings of pedagogy

and psychology

• developing skills of critical interpretation, applicable in analyzing specialization literature

and educational processes

• acquisition of practical competence, including methods, techniques and tools for self-

knowledge and psychological knowledge, design, management and evaluation of

teaching and learning activities

• developing reflective teachers

THE DIDACTICS OF TEACHI�G:

• building the capacity to reflect on the ways of teaching and learning a foreign language,

starting from a theoretical, scientific basis

• analysis and discussion of the latest directions and trends relevant to the foreign language

teaching / learning process

• acquisition of core teaching skills: planning, organization, configuration and reflection on

the teaching / learning process

• acquisition of secondary skills for education, diagnosis, evaluation, counseling.

CLASSROOM MA�AGEME�T:

• psychopedagogical skills, expressed in the design, management and evaluation of the

training process and the comprehension, counseling and support of the pupil's personality

development

• social skills, expressed in social interactions with students

• managerial competencies implemented in the organization and management of classroom

PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE:




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• participation in the process of foreign language teaching/learning, writing the observation

report and the lesson analysis

• planning, implementation and analysis of the students' own process of teaching and

learning a foreign language

• peer review and evaluation of teaching practice and materials elaborated by students.

SPECIALIZATIO� PRACTICE:

• expanding the forms of practice in translation agencies/companies, publishing houses,

economic companies, travel agencies.

PHILOLOGICAL IT:

• the use of digital sources for information

• acquisition and performance of text-editing skills

COMPUTER-ASSISSTED I�STRUCTIO�:

• acquisition of competence in the use of the computer in the didactic process of teaching

and learning foreign languages.

THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE EXAMI�ATIO�

The bachelor's degree examination aims at assessing, certifying and quantifying the skills and

competencies acquired by students during the 3 years of study in the professional field for which

they were trained. Th criteria and standards used for assessment and certification were developed

in accordance with the faculty' s mission, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the

specific requirements of the labor market in Romania and the European Union. They also seek to

ensure quality in professional training, further lifelong professional training and improvement

through master's degree programs, PhD programs in the same field or in complementary areas.

The structure of the examinations:

The Bachelor's degree examination consists of 2 obligatory exams:




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1. The evaluation of basic and specialized knowledge (written test A and B) (200 minutes)

2. The Bachelor’s thesis defense (oral presentation).

The written tests evaluate the level of theoretical knowledge and the degree of its usage in

1. modern language A and B

2. cultural studies A şi B.

The exam topics are created in conformity with the syllabi of the fundamental and specialty

academic disciplines in the curriculum, taking into account the levels of competence established

in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The level of the acquired

competence will be mentioned in the Diploma Supplement.

The modules of modern language and cultural studies for the written tests, as well as the titles of

the bachelor's theses and their coordinators, will be brought to the graduates' attention 6 months

prior to the Bachelor's degree examination. They will be posted on the notice board in the faculty

and the faculty website.

The written examination:

The written tests are based on topics composed in accordance with the laws issued by the

Ministry of Education and Research and the DCCU rules (OP 07) regarding the bachelor's

degree examination. The minimum passing grade is 5,00.

The structure of the examination consists of:

1. an exam at modern language A and B and

2. an exam at cultural studies A and B.

The topics will take into account the mission of the faculty, the curriculum contents and the

syllabi of the three years of study for the academic disciplines Contemporary Language (major,

minor), Practical Course (major, minor) and The History of Literature, Culture and

Civilization A and B.




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The oral examination:

The available titles for bachelor's theses and the names of the coordinating staff are posted on the

faculty's notice board and website in November every academic year. Students will choose a title

and a coordinator to monitor and supervise the progress of the work. An option will be made by

the last day of the first part of semester I, before the winter holidays, in a dated, written request

addressed to the dean of the faculty and approved by the coordinator of the bachelor's thesis. The

completed application form will be submitted to the secretariat of the faculty and included in the

folder of registration for the bachelor's degree examination.

The consultation meetings with the coordinator and his/her instructions will be mentioned in

consultation record sheet. The document will record at least 6 meetings with the coordinator.

Thesis defense:

The appointed subcommittees assess the oral defense of the bachelor's thesis which is

conditioned by the passing of the written exams. The arithmetic mean of the grades given by

subcommittee members will represent the final passing grade of the Bachelor's thesis, which

cannot be less than 5. The grade obtained at the oral defense cannot be disputed.

The allotted time for the defense of the thesis cannot exceed 10 minutes. After its defense, the

student will be questioned by the thesis committee members for 5 minutes.

After a year from the oral defense, the printed hard bound copy of the thesis shall be archived in

the University Archives.

The printed copy of the Bachelor's thesis:

A single, printed copy of the Bachelor's thesis and a CD containing its electronic version shall be

submitted to the faculty's secretariat together with the registration file, during the period of

registration for the Bachelor's degree examination. The coordinator who guided the student's

progress in writing the thesis will attach an evaluation form that assesses its quality by

establishing a grade from 4 to 10.




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The final grade of the Bachelor's thesis will be given by the subcommittee appointed by the

decision of the FFLL Teaching Staff Council and the Senate of the University. Both the quality of

the Bachelor's thesis and its oral defense will be taken into consideration. The evaluation criteria

are as follows:

1. the complexity of the scientific contents of the paper;

2. presentation style (clarity and consistency of exposition);

3. the structure of the analyzed thesis;

4. the value and relevance of the studied bibliography refernces;

5. original contribution and highlighting of one's own independent work;

6. the existence of research methodology and motivation for research;

7. the capacity to defend the thesis before the committee members;

8. the ability to answer thoroughly all the questions asked by the committee members;

9. observation of the stipulations/guidelines of this academic guide and fulfilment of

requirements made by departments and the coordinating staff.

The Bachelor's degree examination schedule:

Details concerning the conduct of the Bachelor's degree examination will be established and

posted on the FFLL website 6 months prior to the exams.

CAREER OPPORTU�ITIES

Our faculty graduates can opt for careers in successful professional fields where linguistic and

intercultural communication skills are essential: teachers, research assistants, researchers,

counselors, philologists, linguists, translators, interpreters, interpreters in diplomatic relations,

literary reviewers, literary secretaries , publishers, editors, journalists, civil servants.

Internship program at the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Since the

academic year 2012-2013 the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures of DCCU has been

setting up an internship program for students. Thus, on the faculty website (internship heading)

students can find monthly information about collaboration opportunities based on conventions




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signed between the faculty and the employer. Following these specialized internships, students

can gain the experience necessary for employment after graduation, with the possibility of

employment.

Alumni. Since the academic year 2012-2013 the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures

of DCCU has been setting up a project of information management regarding the insertion on

the labour market of graduates from the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The

project also aims to redefine the relationship with FFLL alumni, by inviting graduates –

beginning with 2004 - to participate in the annual alumni conference.