Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication
Bachelor
A.Y. 2019/2020
L-12 - Mediazione linguistica (EN)
The degree programme in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication is designed to train professional figures equipped with competences of an economic, legal, sociological and cultural nature, qualified to assume cross-lingual roles within public and private bodies, schools and training institutes, firms and other working environments which require skills in linguistic and cultural mediation.
The programme provides students with a solid command of at least two languages in addition to Italian, which is underpinned by a sufficient grounding in meta-linguistics, with a particular focus on specialist terminologies.
It also provides a broad, solid grounding in the main cultural spheres of the linguistic areas of study, as well as sufficient knowledge of twentieth-century Italian literature, contemporary history, sociology, law, economics, and geography.
In addition, it offers the necessary training to enable students to carry out:
- comparative analyses of the major phenomena connected with the social systems and dynamics of intercultural communication;
- an awareness of the key facets of the principal legal systems currently in place worldwide;
- a good grasp of the primary micro-economic and macro-economic issues, through an analysis of the operations of single markets in relation to the fundamental concepts of production, exchange and consumption;
- the theoretic bases and methodologies of human geography, with particular reference to the phenomena of globalisation.
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Graduates in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication can pursue careers in the following fields:
- international relations, at both the interpersonal and corporate level (foreign relations, import/export);
- collaboration with the foreign branches of Italian firms and/or foreign branches within Italy;
- social services and professional occupations in tourism and accommodation services;
- documentary research at national and international level;
- drafting of texts, in Italian and foreign languages, such as memoranda, reports, minutes, correspondence, as well as translations in the economic, legal, sociological or cultural fields;
- tourist and art publishing, and in the spheres of publishing and journalism in general. Graduates can also pursue all other occupations related to linguistic and cultural mediation in firms and within institutions, also through teaching positions.
In addition, students have the opportunity to work with international bodies and authorities, and to engage in the management of national and/or international (European and non-European) facilities and projects which require linguistic and cultural competences underpinned by a sufficient grounding in questions of a legal, economic and sociological nature.
Admission: Open.
There is a test to verify the candidates’ initial knowledge, orientative and non-selective, which must be taken before enrollment.
The verification is carried out through the TOLC-SU test, CISIA OnLine Test.
Double degree
Students who wish to complete part of their university studies abroad may complete periods of study in various foreign universities, thereby obtaining an academic qualification from both their home university and the foreign one (Double Degree).
In particular, the degree programme in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication has established an agreement with
- Universidad de Valladolid (Spain), which allows the acquisition of both the Italian degree and the Spanish degree;
- Université Aix-Marseille (France), which allows the acquisition of both the Italian and the French degree.
Highly recommended, not mandatory
Courses list
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Literature and Culture in Contemporary Italy | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Optional | |||
| Comparative Legal Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| General Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| International Organisation | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Italian Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
06 - Students must obtain 18 credits by choosing two Language courses from those listed in Table A
07 - Students must obtain 9 credits by choosing one of the Culture options corresponding to one of the foreign languages chosen, from those listed in table D. For the order in which they must be studied, see the appropriate section (course progression requirements).
10 - Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Legal Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| International Organisation | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
11 - Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Sociology of Communication | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Fundamentals of Economics | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| International Economic Policy | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Political and Economic Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Sociology of Intercultural Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
08 - Students must complete the second year (9+9 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the options listed in Table B.
09 - Students must obtain 18 credits by choosing 2 Culture options corresponding to the foreign languages chosen, if these exams have not already been taken. Therefore, they must follow the second year of the chosen Culture course in the first year (see Table E) and the first year of the Culture course corresponding to the other foreign Language (see Table D). For information on the order in which the options must be taken consult the relevant section (course progression requirements).
12 - Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Economics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| International Economic Policy | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
13 - Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology of Communication | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Political and Economic Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Sociology of Intercultural Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
15 - Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice.
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Comparative Constitutional Law | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Business Administration | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| History of Great Britain and of The Commonwealth | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| History of Slavic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| History of Spain and Latin America | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Private International Family Law | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Final Exam | 9 | 0 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
16 - Students must follow the third year (9+9 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the subjects listed in Table C
17 - Students must obtain 9 credits by choosing one of the Culture options corresponding to one of their two chosen foreign languages, where this exam has not been already taken. That means they must take the second year Culture exam chosen in their second year (see Table E). For the order in which the exams must be taken refer to the relevant section (course progression requirements).
18 - Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the following subjects. The history option must correspond to one of the language/culture options chosen.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
| Business Administration | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History of Great Britain and of The Commonwealth | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History of Slavic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History of Spain and Latin America | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester |
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester |
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester |
19 - Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Constitutional Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
| Private International Family Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
21 - Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Arabic II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Arabic III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English |
| English II | 9 | 60 | English |
| English III | 9 | 60 | English |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French |
| French II | 9 | 60 | French |
| French III | 9 | 60 | French |
| German I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German III | 9 | 60 | German |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Hindi II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Hindi III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
| Spanish II | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
| Spanish III | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Anglophone Cultures | 9 | 60 | English |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English Culture II | 9 | 60 | English |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Francophone Cultures II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Second semester
Undefined
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Computer Skills | 3 | 20 | Italian |
| Work Placements, Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian |
Study plan rules
01 - A. First year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
02 - B. Second year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English II | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French II | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Hindi II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish II | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
03 - C. Third year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English III | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French III | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German III | 9 | 60 | German | year |
| Hindi III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish III | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
04 - D. First year of Culture
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| English Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
05 - E. Second year of Culture
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultures | 9 | 60 | English | First semester |
| English Culture II | 9 | 60 | English | First semester |
| Francophone Cultures II | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Anglo-American Cultures | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Arab Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Chinese Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| French Culture II | 9 | 60 | French | Second semester |
| German Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Indian Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Japanese Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Russian Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Spanish Culture II | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester |
In the first year students choose two languages and their respective cultures, which will be studied for the entire three years of the course. To sit the exams of the next year, (e. g., Language II or Culture II), students must pass the exams for the preceding year (e.g., Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of the Culture component, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the whole of the degree course;
2. in their second year of the Culture component, Students of English language can choose between British Culture II, Anglo-american Culture and Anglophone Cultures. British Culture I serves as an obligatory preparatory course for Anglo-American Culture and Cultures of English Speaking Countries;
3. students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish Speaking Countries. The choice must be made starting from the first year and maintained for all three years of the degree course.
As regards the choice of the Culture component, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the whole of the degree course;
2. in their second year of the Culture component, Students of English language can choose between British Culture II, Anglo-american Culture and Anglophone Cultures. British Culture I serves as an obligatory preparatory course for Anglo-American Culture and Cultures of English Speaking Countries;
3. students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish Speaking Countries. The choice must be made starting from the first year and maintained for all three years of the degree course.
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Literature and Culture in Contemporary Italy | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Optional | |||
| Comparative Legal Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| General Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| International Organisation | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Italian Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
06 - Students must obtain 18 credits by choosing two Language courses from those listed in Table A
07 - Students must obtain 9 credits by choosing one of the Culture options corresponding to one of the foreign languages chosen, from those listed in table D. For the order in which they must be studied, see the appropriate section (course progression requirements).
10 - Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Legal Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| International Organisation | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
11 - Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Urban and Regional Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Economic History | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Optional | |||
| Cultural Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
08 - Students must complete the second year (9+9 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the options listed in Table B.
09 - Students must obtain 18 credits by choosing 2 Culture options corresponding to the foreign languages chosen, if these exams have not already been taken. Therefore, they must follow the second year of the chosen Culture course in the first year (see Table E) and the first year of the Culture course corresponding to the other foreign Language (see Table D). For information on the order in which the options must be taken consult the relevant section (course progression requirements).
14 - Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Urban and Regional Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Cultural Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
15 - Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice.
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Business Administration | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| History of Great Britain and of The Commonwealth | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| History of Slavic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| History of Spain and Latin America | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Final Exam | 9 | 0 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
16 - Students must follow the third year (9+9 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the subjects listed in Table C
17 - Students must obtain 9 credits by choosing one of the Culture options corresponding to one of their two chosen foreign languages, where this exam has not been already taken. That means they must take the second year Culture exam chosen in their second year (see Table E). For the order in which the exams must be taken refer to the relevant section (course progression requirements).
20 - Students must obtain 12 credits by choosing two of the following subjects. The history option must correspond to one of the language/culture options chosen.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
| Business Administration | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History of Great Britain and of The Commonwealth | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History of Slavic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History of Spain and Latin America | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester |
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester |
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester |
21 - Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Arabic II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Arabic III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English |
| English II | 9 | 60 | English |
| English III | 9 | 60 | English |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French |
| French II | 9 | 60 | French |
| French III | 9 | 60 | French |
| German I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German III | 9 | 60 | German |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Hindi II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Hindi III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
| Spanish II | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
| Spanish III | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Anglophone Cultures | 9 | 60 | English |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English Culture II | 9 | 60 | English |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Francophone Cultures II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Second semester
Undefined
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Computer Skills | 3 | 20 | Italian |
| Work Placements, Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian |
Study plan rules
01 - A. First year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
02 - B. Second year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English II | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French II | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Hindi II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish II | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
03 - C. Third year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English III | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French III | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German III | 9 | 60 | German | year |
| Hindi III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish III | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
04 - D. First year of Culture
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| English Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
05 - E. Second year of Culture
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultures | 9 | 60 | English | First semester |
| English Culture II | 9 | 60 | English | First semester |
| Francophone Cultures II | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Anglo-American Cultures | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Arab Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Chinese Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| French Culture II | 9 | 60 | French | Second semester |
| German Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Indian Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Japanese Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Russian Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Spanish Culture II | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester |
In the first year students choose two languages and their respective cultures, which will be studied for the entire three years of the course. To sit the exams of the next year, (e. g., Language II or Culture II), students must pass the exams for the preceding year (e.g., Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of the Culture component, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the whole of the degree course;
2. in their second year of the Culture component, Students of English language can choose between British Culture II, Anglo-american Culture and Anglophone Cultures. British Culture I serves as an obligatory preparatory course for Anglo-American Culture and Cultures of English Speaking Countries;
3. students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish Speaking Countries. The choice must be made starting from the first year and maintained for all three years of the degree course.
As regards the choice of the Culture component, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the whole of the degree course;
2. in their second year of the Culture component, Students of English language can choose between British Culture II, Anglo-american Culture and Anglophone Cultures. British Culture I serves as an obligatory preparatory course for Anglo-American Culture and Cultures of English Speaking Countries;
3. students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish Speaking Countries. The choice must be made starting from the first year and maintained for all three years of the degree course.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Italian for Foreign Students I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| General Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Italian Culture for Foreign Students I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
11 - Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester |
22 - Students must obtain 18 credits by choosing two Language courses from those listed in Table A
23 - Students must obtain 9 credits by choosing one of the Culture options corresponding to one of the foreign languages chosen, from those listed in table D. For the order in which they must be studied, see the appropriate section (course progression requirements).
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Italian for Foreign Students II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Comparative Legal Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Optional | |||
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Urban and Regional Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Cultural Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Economic History | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Fundamentals of Economics | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Italian Culture for Foreign Students II | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Italian Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian |
| Political and Economic Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
24 - Students must complete the second year (9 credits) of one of the two languages chosen from those listed in Table B in the first year.
25 - Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Culture for Foreign Students II | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
| Italian Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester |
26 - Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Fundamentals of Economics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
27 - Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Urban and Regional Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Cultural Anthropology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Political and Economic Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
28 - Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Italian for Foreign Students III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Literature and Culture in Contemporary Italy | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Final Exam | 9 | 0 | Italian |
Study plan rules
- For these activities consult the following tables A, B, C, D, E and the relevant section of each curriculum.
29 - Students must complete the third year (9 credits) of the three-year language option chosen from those listed in Table C.
30 - Students must complete the second year (9 credits) of the two-year language option chosen from those listed in Table B.
31 - Students must obtain 9 credits by choosing a Culture option corresponding to one of the two foreign languages chosen, where this exam has not already been taken. That means they can take the second year of the Culture option chosen in the first year (see Table E) or the first year Culture option corresponding to the second foreign language (see Table D). For information on the order of in which the options must be taken consult the relevant section (course progression requirements).
32 - Students must obtain 9 credits by completing a subject of their own choice.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Arabic II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Arabic III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Chinese III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English |
| English II | 9 | 60 | English |
| English III | 9 | 60 | English |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French |
| French II | 9 | 60 | French |
| French III | 9 | 60 | French |
| German I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German III | 9 | 60 | German |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Hindi II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Hindi III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Japanese III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian III | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
| Spanish II | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
| Spanish III | 9 | 60 | Spanish |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | |||
| Anglophone Cultures | 9 | 60 | English |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| English Culture II | 9 | 60 | English |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Francophone Cultures II | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian |
Second semester
Undefined
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| Computer Skills | 3 | 20 | Italian |
| Work Placements, Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian |
Study plan rules
01 - A. First year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
02 - B. Second year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English II | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French II | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Hindi II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian II | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish II | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
03 - C. Third year of the Language
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Chinese III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| English III | 9 | 60 | English | year |
| French III | 9 | 60 | French | year |
| German III | 9 | 60 | German | year |
| Hindi III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Japanese III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Russian III | 9 | 60 | Italian | year |
| Spanish III | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year |
04 - D. First year of Culture
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| English Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
05 - E. Second year of Culture
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultures | 9 | 60 | English | First semester |
| English Culture II | 9 | 60 | English | First semester |
| Francophone Cultures II | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester |
| Anglo-American Cultures | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Arab Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Chinese Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| French Culture II | 9 | 60 | French | Second semester |
| German Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Indian Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Japanese Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Russian Culture II | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester |
| Spanish Culture II | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester |
In the first year students choose two languages and their respective cultures, which will be studied for the entire three years of the course. To sit the exams of the next year, (e. g., Language II or Culture II), students must pass the exams for the preceding year (e.g., Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of the Culture component, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the whole of the degree course;
2. in their second year of the Culture component, Students of English language can choose between British Culture II, Anglo-american Culture and Anglophone Cultures. British Culture I serves as an obligatory preparatory course for Anglo-American Culture and Cultures of English Speaking Countries;
3. students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish Speaking Countries. The choice must be made starting from the first year and maintained for all three years of the degree course.
As regards the choice of the Culture component, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the whole of the degree course;
2. in their second year of the Culture component, Students of English language can choose between British Culture II, Anglo-american Culture and Anglophone Cultures. British Culture I serves as an obligatory preparatory course for Anglo-American Culture and Cultures of English Speaking Countries;
3. students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish Speaking Countries. The choice must be made starting from the first year and maintained for all three years of the degree course.
Location
Milano
Head of study programme
Tutors professors
Academic guidance tutor
Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Study plan tutor
Internship tutor
University and programme transfer tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- Presidente del Comitato di Direzione della Scuola di Scienze della Mediazione linguistica e culturale
Prof. Dino Gavinelli - Direttore del Dipartimento di Scienze della Mediazione linguistica e di Studi interculturali
Prof. Giovanni Turchetta - Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof.ssa Paola Catenaccio
Fees, scholarships and benefits
University fees
For students enrolled on bachelor’s, master’s and single cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments of different amounts and with different payment deadlines:
- the first, corresponding to the minimum amount, is the same for all students
- the second - technically referred to as an ‘all-inclusive fee’- that is variable.
Students can also be entitled for tuition fee reductions such as:
- lowering for students who meet high merit requirements
- fixed amounts calculated on the basis of the student's citizenship group for those with income/property abroad
- support for students who have political refugee status.
More info at: Fees - current academic year
Scholarships and benefits
L’Ateneo fornisce inoltre una serie di agevolazioni economiche a favore dei propri studenti con requisiti particolari (merito, condizioni economiche o personali, studenti internazionali) come:
Guidance:
Admission, ranking and enrolment
Enrollment
First year enrolment: ✔
Admission
Open with admission self-assessment test
Call for applications: how to do
Enrolment period: from 07-15-2019 to 10-15-2019
Please note:
La pubblicazione dei risultati della prova di ammissione per gli studenti stranieri con titolo estero è rinviata al 27 settembre, nel pomeriggio.
A.Y. 2019/2020
A.Y. 2018/2019
A.Y. 2017/2018
A.Y. 2016/2017
A.Y. 2015/2016
A.Y. 2014/2015
Official documents
Regolamento
Scheda SUA