Applicants are expected to have previously studied the Tibetan language during their undergraduate program or to have attained at least an intermediate level of proficiency.
However, admission to the program without prior knowledge of Tibetan is permitted exclusively within Curriculum 1 (Languages and Literatures) and only for well-founded academic reasons, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee. In such instances, students may begin their study of Tibetan at an elementary level, provided that this path demonstrably contributes to the refinement of their academic profile and the attainment of advanced competencies in both methodological approaches and linguistic theory.
Students’ skills in comprehension, analysis, and translation of Tibetan texts will be continuously assessed throughout the course by means of practical exercises and active classroom participation.
The final evaluation consists of two mandatory components: a written examination and an oral examination.
Examination language: Italian and Tibetan. The examination may be conducted in English upon justified request by the student.
First Year
In-depth study of translation techniques and philological analysis applied to Tibetan literary texts, with targeted exercises designed to address the challenges posed by stylistic variations and genre-specific features.
Second Year
Advanced development of reading and translation skills in Classical Literary Tibetan; introduction to the principles and methodologies of critical editing of classical Tibetan texts, with attention to both canonical and post-canonical traditions.
The language of instruction is Italian and Tibetan.
