data della discussione (Della tesi di laurea)

[ViolentFemme]

Hi everybody!

I think that, in academic language "discussione", referring to a thesis, is translated by "defence (or defense)".

However, to translate "data della discussione (della tesi di laurea)", which is better:
"Discussion date" or "Defense date"?

Moreover, is the Saxon genitive required (discussion's date)?

Finally, speaking of "tesi", can I refer to it by simply "thesis"? (For instance: "Riassunto della tesi" -> "Thesis' Summary")?

Thank you!

 

[Siberia]

In my part of the world "discussione di laurea" is dissertation.
Date of the dissertation.
The Saxon genitive is not required (no possession).

 

[ViolentFemme]

In my part of the world "discussione di laurea" is dissertation.
Date of the dissertation.
The Saxon genitive is not required (no possession).

Thank you! In fact I could have used "dissertazione" in Italian as well.
Is "Date of dissertation" (without "the") wrong?

Thanks again!