University essentials Flashcards
ECTS point…
…are points that represent the amount of workload you accomplished in a course
What is syllabus?
Syllabus is an academic document that communicates information about a specific course and defines expectations and responsibilities
Mid-term exam…
..is an exam that is given in the middle of an academic grading term, or near the middle of any given quater of semester
Final thesis…
…is a project that marks the end of a study in a school or college
What is the Bologna Process?
Bologna Process is an intergovermental cooperation and integration involving 48 European countries.
What are the goals of Bologna Process?
Goals of BP are to facilitate student and employee mobility, to make higher education more inclusive and accessible, and to make higher education in Europe more attractive and competative worldwide.
Tools of BP?
The tools of BP are three-cycle degree structure through ECTS points, quality assurance and diploma suplement.
Diploma supplement…
…is issued together with the Diploma and it precisely describes the student´s academic achievements and competencies.
Quality assurance…
…ensure that common criteria and methodologies are developed and used in all institutions while still maintaining the autonomy of institutions.
