Assessment will consist of a written test and a compulsory oral examination, both held on the same day. The written test consists of two exercises. Each exercise is worth up to 3 points, for a maximum total of 6 points. To be admitted to the oral examination, students must obtain a score of at least 4 out of 6 on the written test. The written test serves as a qualifying requirement and does not contribute to the final grade.
The oral examination is designed to assess students' acquisition of the theoretical and methodological knowledge covered in the course. Performance will be evaluated on the basis of the accuracy of the answers provided, the ability to present and synthesize arguments coherently, the capacity to establish connections among the different topics addressed during the course, and the ability to critically interpret and discuss the phenomena examined.
The final grade, expressed on a 30-point scale, is based exclusively on the oral examination according to the following criteria: 18: minimally sufficient knowledge; limited ability to apply and interpret the course content. 19–22: sufficient knowledge of the fundamental concepts, with some uncertainty in their application. 23–26: satisfactory knowledge; good ability to apply concepts, with occasional inaccuracies. 27–30: solid knowledge; good command of the course content and sound critical thinking skills. 30 with honours (30 cum laude): comprehensive and fully adequate knowledge; excellent command of the subject matter and outstanding use of academic language.
Students who do not pass the written test are not eligible to take the oral examination. No mid-term assessments are scheduled.