Foreign Languages and Literature (Classe L-11)-Enrolled from 2021/2022 Academic Year
The aim of the course is to offer high-level training, which will enable students to develop a set of basic theoretical-scientific skills and practical skills in the field of foreign languages and literatures, in accordance with the strong international vocation of its educational programme. The course includes practical training in the foreign languages of choice, side by side with the reflection on theoretical and applied linguistics. In parallel, literatures and texts are studied across time, in synchronic and diachronic perspective, and space, embracing the European languages and literatures in their global dimension. The study of at least two foreign languages and literatures, freely combined, is accompanied by a number of common core disciplines intended to equip students with a solid humanistic, philological and literary background. A wide range of optional modules (to be acquired as free ECTS in compliance with the course manual) offers students the possibility to personalise their curriculum thus leading to an eclectic and flexible body of competence.
Graduates in Foreign languages and literatures develop a wealth of linguistic, literary and cultural skills useful for placing themselves in a variety of professional settings, especially those requiring written and oral command of foreign languages accompanied by a solid humanistic training. In addition, they will have acquired a very good command of techniques of retrieval and management of information from a variety of sources.
The main employment opportunities for graduates in foreign languages and literatures are:
- private companies from various production sectors that maintain contact with international customers;
- public institutions and organizations operating in international contexts and in contact with similar bodies;
- organisation of events (fairs, congresses, exhibitions, cultural events);
- organization and management of tourist activities, and of linguistic and cultural trips and vacations;
- libraries and exhibition centers;
- communication and marketing offices, especially in contexts that require the use of foreign languages;
- human sources and talent scouting services;
- publishing houses, translation agencies and localization of websites and web portals;
- second level of university education (Master's Degree) or with first level vocational masters.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The main employment opportunities for graduates in foreign languages and literatures are:
- private companies from various production sectors that maintain contact with international customers;
- public institutions and organizations operating in international contexts and in contact with similar bodies;
- organisation of events (fairs, congresses, exhibitions, cultural events);
- organization and management of tourist activities, and of linguistic and cultural trips and vacations;
- libraries and exhibition centers;
- communication and marketing offices, especially in contexts that require the use of foreign languages;
- human sources and talent scouting services;
- publishing houses, translation agencies and localization of websites and web portals;
- second level of university education (Master's Degree) or with first level vocational masters.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
- Requisiti e conoscenze richieste per l'accesso
Per essere ammessi al Corso di Studio in Lingue e letterature straniere occorre possedere un diploma di scuola secondaria superiore o altro titolo conseguito all'estero, riconosciuto idoneo, e un'adeguata preparazione iniziale. Sono indispensabili una buona cultura generale, una seria motivazione allo studio delle lingue e delle letterature straniere e un'apertura al contesto culturale internazionale.
Per gli studenti con titolo di studio italiano la preparazione di base richiesta è costituita dalle conoscenze culturali e dalle competenze linguistiche di norma acquisite nei Licei e negli Istituti di istruzione media superiore a indirizzo umanistico. Per frequentare proficuamente il Corso di Studio è necessario possedere una solida conoscenza della lingua italiana e aver affrontato, durante il percorso di istruzione superiore, lo studio di almeno una lingua straniera (che non deve necessariamente essere scelta come lingua curriculare). Sono altresì necessarie competenze adeguate relative alla letteratura italiana e competenze culturali di base per le lingue comunemente insegnate nelle scuole superiori e di cui si intenda proseguire lo studio.
Per gli studenti di lingua madre non italiana con titolo di studio straniero è necessario possedere competenze linguistiche in italiano di livello almeno B1 del Quadro Comune Europeo (QCE), corredate da una conoscenza di base della cultura italiana.
- Modalità di verifica delle conoscenze e della preparazione personale
Gli studenti interessati al Corso di Laurea dovranno sostenere un test di autovalutazione e orientamento obbligatorio. Il test consente di verificare la propria preparazione iniziale e favorisce una scelta più consapevole. Il test verifica le conoscenze dello studente nelle seguenti aree: - comprensione del testo e conoscenza della lingua italiana - conoscenze e competenze acquisite negli studi - ragionamento logico - inglese (solo per gli interessati a studiare questa lingua). La preparazione iniziale si ritiene adeguata se l'esito del test è positivo, ovvero le soglie indicate nel bando di ammissione sono raggiunte o superate.
Il possesso di certificazioni di livello linguistico per qualunque lingua offerta dal Corso di Studio non esonera dall'obbligo della prova e non costituisce titolo utile per l'ammissione. Le certificazioni indicate dal Corso di Studio (si veda l'elenco alla pagina https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi) potranno garantire eventuali agevolazioni sui programmi d'esame solo agli studenti ammessi ed effettivamente immatricolati, e secondo le decisioni di ogni singola lingua.
- Obblighi formativi aggiuntivi e modalità per il recupero degli OFA
L'esito del test, anche se negativo, non pregiudica la possibilità di immatricolarsi.
Lo studente che, a seguito del mancato raggiungimento delle soglie indicate nel bando, dimostri di presentare delle carenze nella preparazione iniziale, dovrà colmarle mediante attività di recupero appositamente previste. Questi OFA (Obblighi Formativi Aggiuntivi) dovranno essere assolti entro il primo anno di corso. Finché non saranno assolti, non sarà possibile sostenere esami degli anni successivi al primo.
Maggiori dettagli saranno resi disponibili nel bando pubblicato alla pagina https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/iscriversi/iscriversi-una-prima-laurea
- Studenti già laureati e trasferimenti da altri Corsi di Studio
Gli studenti già in possesso di un titolo di laurea sono esentati dalla prova di ammissione soltanto se ammessi direttamente ad anni successivi al primo.
Analogamente, gli studenti che intendono trasferirsi da altro Corso di Studio, di questo o di altro Ateneo, a Lingue e letterature straniere, saranno esentati dalla prova di ammissione soltanto se ammessi direttamente ad anni successivi al primo.
Nel bando sono specificate modalità e termini di presentazione della domanda di valutazione della carriera pregressa. Non potranno essere tenuti in conto test, accertamenti, idoneità, placement test o certificazioni di qualunque livello.
Gli studenti cui siano stati assegnati OFA nel 2020-21 in altro Corso di Studio non potranno essere ammessi ad anni successivi al primo e dovranno assolverli entro febbraio 2022, pena il blocco della carriera e l'impossibilità di sostenere esami.
Per essere ammessi al Corso di Studio in Lingue e letterature straniere occorre possedere un diploma di scuola secondaria superiore o altro titolo conseguito all'estero, riconosciuto idoneo, e un'adeguata preparazione iniziale. Sono indispensabili una buona cultura generale, una seria motivazione allo studio delle lingue e delle letterature straniere e un'apertura al contesto culturale internazionale.
Per gli studenti con titolo di studio italiano la preparazione di base richiesta è costituita dalle conoscenze culturali e dalle competenze linguistiche di norma acquisite nei Licei e negli Istituti di istruzione media superiore a indirizzo umanistico. Per frequentare proficuamente il Corso di Studio è necessario possedere una solida conoscenza della lingua italiana e aver affrontato, durante il percorso di istruzione superiore, lo studio di almeno una lingua straniera (che non deve necessariamente essere scelta come lingua curriculare). Sono altresì necessarie competenze adeguate relative alla letteratura italiana e competenze culturali di base per le lingue comunemente insegnate nelle scuole superiori e di cui si intenda proseguire lo studio.
Per gli studenti di lingua madre non italiana con titolo di studio straniero è necessario possedere competenze linguistiche in italiano di livello almeno B1 del Quadro Comune Europeo (QCE), corredate da una conoscenza di base della cultura italiana.
- Modalità di verifica delle conoscenze e della preparazione personale
Gli studenti interessati al Corso di Laurea dovranno sostenere un test di autovalutazione e orientamento obbligatorio. Il test consente di verificare la propria preparazione iniziale e favorisce una scelta più consapevole. Il test verifica le conoscenze dello studente nelle seguenti aree: - comprensione del testo e conoscenza della lingua italiana - conoscenze e competenze acquisite negli studi - ragionamento logico - inglese (solo per gli interessati a studiare questa lingua). La preparazione iniziale si ritiene adeguata se l'esito del test è positivo, ovvero le soglie indicate nel bando di ammissione sono raggiunte o superate.
Il possesso di certificazioni di livello linguistico per qualunque lingua offerta dal Corso di Studio non esonera dall'obbligo della prova e non costituisce titolo utile per l'ammissione. Le certificazioni indicate dal Corso di Studio (si veda l'elenco alla pagina https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi) potranno garantire eventuali agevolazioni sui programmi d'esame solo agli studenti ammessi ed effettivamente immatricolati, e secondo le decisioni di ogni singola lingua.
- Obblighi formativi aggiuntivi e modalità per il recupero degli OFA
L'esito del test, anche se negativo, non pregiudica la possibilità di immatricolarsi.
Lo studente che, a seguito del mancato raggiungimento delle soglie indicate nel bando, dimostri di presentare delle carenze nella preparazione iniziale, dovrà colmarle mediante attività di recupero appositamente previste. Questi OFA (Obblighi Formativi Aggiuntivi) dovranno essere assolti entro il primo anno di corso. Finché non saranno assolti, non sarà possibile sostenere esami degli anni successivi al primo.
Maggiori dettagli saranno resi disponibili nel bando pubblicato alla pagina https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso-di-laurea/iscriversi/iscriversi-una-prima-laurea
- Studenti già laureati e trasferimenti da altri Corsi di Studio
Gli studenti già in possesso di un titolo di laurea sono esentati dalla prova di ammissione soltanto se ammessi direttamente ad anni successivi al primo.
Analogamente, gli studenti che intendono trasferirsi da altro Corso di Studio, di questo o di altro Ateneo, a Lingue e letterature straniere, saranno esentati dalla prova di ammissione soltanto se ammessi direttamente ad anni successivi al primo.
Nel bando sono specificate modalità e termini di presentazione della domanda di valutazione della carriera pregressa. Non potranno essere tenuti in conto test, accertamenti, idoneità, placement test o certificazioni di qualunque livello.
Gli studenti cui siano stati assegnati OFA nel 2020-21 in altro Corso di Studio non potranno essere ammessi ad anni successivi al primo e dovranno assolverli entro febbraio 2022, pena il blocco della carriera e l'impossibilità di sostenere esami.
The undergraduate programme in Foreign languages and literatures has always been characterized by its strong international vocation, in line with the disciplines taught there and with the research activities of its academic staff. The programme can boast a significant number of mobility agreements for students which is constantly increasing.
As part of the Erasmus + programme, more than 150 scholarships are made available each year for study periods of a semester to an entire academic year, in agreement with 88 partner universities located in over 20 countries. Overall, this is the broadest range of opportunities for international mobility offered in the entire humanities area. The network of solid relationships built over the years allows students of foreign languages and literatures to complete part of their academic career in prestigious universities located in the European capitals, in ancient institutions or less central locations, thus offering a very diverse range of experiences.
The opportunities for non-European mobility grants are also very rich and progressively expanding. Currently the following destinations are available: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Russian Federation. Interested students are guaranteed detailed information and guidance in preparation of departure.
During a term abroad, students attend courses that are compatible with those they would have attended in their home University in Milan, following a training project designed with a tutor in the months preceding their departure, and culminating in the draft of a study contract (the Learning Agreement). Coordination with the tutors (one or more for each language area) ensures expert support and guidance throughout the process, as well as full validation of the credits acquired abroad.
The experience of university and daily life in the country of one of the elected languages and literatures represents a unique opportunity for students to improve their linguistic competence. A study abroad stay is also a period of personal and relational growth, as well as of cultural, historical and artistic advancement, which favors mutual comprehension and the integration in the complex contemporary society.
The course programme provides substantial support to interested students through specialised manuals on partner Universities and their locations and through an orientation and tutoring service, which can be accessed in person or via email. The service is aimed at assisting in fulfilling the applications, in the drafting of the Learning Agreement and in the preparation of administrative documents. For all details, please refer to the page http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/didattica/erasmus-mobilita-internazionale.
As part of the Erasmus + programme, more than 150 scholarships are made available each year for study periods of a semester to an entire academic year, in agreement with 88 partner universities located in over 20 countries. Overall, this is the broadest range of opportunities for international mobility offered in the entire humanities area. The network of solid relationships built over the years allows students of foreign languages and literatures to complete part of their academic career in prestigious universities located in the European capitals, in ancient institutions or less central locations, thus offering a very diverse range of experiences.
The opportunities for non-European mobility grants are also very rich and progressively expanding. Currently the following destinations are available: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Russian Federation. Interested students are guaranteed detailed information and guidance in preparation of departure.
During a term abroad, students attend courses that are compatible with those they would have attended in their home University in Milan, following a training project designed with a tutor in the months preceding their departure, and culminating in the draft of a study contract (the Learning Agreement). Coordination with the tutors (one or more for each language area) ensures expert support and guidance throughout the process, as well as full validation of the credits acquired abroad.
The experience of university and daily life in the country of one of the elected languages and literatures represents a unique opportunity for students to improve their linguistic competence. A study abroad stay is also a period of personal and relational growth, as well as of cultural, historical and artistic advancement, which favors mutual comprehension and the integration in the complex contemporary society.
The course programme provides substantial support to interested students through specialised manuals on partner Universities and their locations and through an orientation and tutoring service, which can be accessed in person or via email. The service is aimed at assisting in fulfilling the applications, in the drafting of the Learning Agreement and in the preparation of administrative documents. For all details, please refer to the page http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/didattica/erasmus-mobilita-internazionale.
La frequenza è fortemente consigliata per tutti gli insegnamenti e per le esercitazioni linguistiche. In alcuni casi (laboratori in presenza) è obbligatoria per poter acquisire i relativi crediti. In generale, la frequenza è necessaria per gli insegnamenti che la indicano come tale nelle schede di ogni insegnamento (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/elenco-insegnamenti-z).
Courses list
Compulsory
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
| Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
a - One course among the following
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| Medieval History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/01 |
| Modern History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/02 |
b1 - Two courses among the following
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 1 | 9 | 60 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French 1 | 9 | 60 | French | Over several sessions | L-LIN/04 |
| German 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | L-LIN/14 |
| Polish 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/09 |
| Russian 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Over several sessions | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Languages 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish 1 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Over several sessions | L-LIN/07 |
c1 - Two courses among the following, corresponding to the elected languages.
Students who elect English 1 can take either American literature 1 or English literature 1. Students who elect Spanish 1 can take either Latin American literature 1 or Spanish literature 1.
Students who elect English 1 can take either American literature 1 or English literature 1. Students who elect Spanish 1 can take either Latin American literature 1 or Spanish literature 1.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| English Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| French Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/13 |
| Latin American Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Polish Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese and Brazilian Studies | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/08 |
| Russian Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
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Optional activities and study plan rules
b2 - Two courses among the following (2nd year of the elected languages)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 2 | 9 | 60 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French 2 | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German 2 | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Polish 2 | 9 | 60 | Polish | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese 2 | 9 | 60 | Portuguese | year | L-LIN/09 |
| Russian 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Languages 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish 2 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
c2 - Two courses among the following (2nd year of the elected literatures)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/11 |
| English Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| French Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Latin American Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Polish Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese and Brazilian Studies (2) | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/08 |
| Russian Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/05 |
d - 2 "Area Studies" courses of 6 ECTS (eventually of 9 ECTS, using some of the free-choice ECTS), each one referring to the two languages and literatures selected.
It is allowed to take "Area Studies" exams during the 2nd or 3rd year indifferently.
It is allowed to take "Area Studies" exams during the 2nd or 3rd year indifferently.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African History and Institutions | 9 | 60 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/13 |
| African Literature in Portuguese | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/08 |
| British Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Catalan Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Second semester | L-LIN/05 | |
| Contemporary English Literature | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Contemporary French Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| Contemporary German Literature | 9 | 60 | German | Second semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Contemporary History of Europe: East and West | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/03 |
| Contemporary Russian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Contemporary Scandinavian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Contemporary Spanish Literature | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
| English Linguistics | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/12 |
| French Linguistics | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/04 |
| French Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Linguistics | 9 | 60 | German | First semester | L-LIN/14 |
| German Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Icelandic Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Latin American Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/05 |
| Pre-Columbian Civilizations | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Russian Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Slavic Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Linguistic | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/07 |
| Spanish Theatre | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/05 |
| Ukrainian Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| World Englishes | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
f1 - 6 ECTS of "Laboratorio"
"Laboratori" are short or intensive workshops, either held in class (usually for a total of ten meetings), or in remote learning, with a restricted number of participants, different aims in comparison with standard courses, and a specific set of rules for enrolment. Attending each workshop allows to earn 3 credits; as Foreign Languages and Literatures B.A. programme requires 6 credits of this kind, every student should attend two workshops. Foreign Languages and Literatures students may attend all the workshops offered by the B.A. programme and by the other B.A. degrees in the Faculty of Humanities, provided they have the prerequisites indicated by each one. As a general rule, each workshop requires regular attendance at meetings, since the 3 credits are earned through attendance alone and, in some cases, by taking a final examination, or by delivering reports, presentations or other types of tasks. The workshops are not graded as normal courses; they are simply passed with an "Approved" or failed.
All year long numerous cultural initiatives, conferences, activities in collaboration with external institutions (such as secondary schools, theatres, cultural organisations, etc.), work experience and projects of cultural or social relevance are proposed. Participation in such initiatives may result in the recognition of 3 credits as "Attività Sostitutive di Laboratorio" (ASL). The website of the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures provides details about the "Laboratori" (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori) and altermative activities (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/attivita-sostitutive-di-laboratorio) offered.
"Laboratorio" credits can be acquired also through proficiency in other languages, training and orientation courses, other knowledge considered useful for the job market, internships or apprenticeships in private or public companies or institutions. Requests for validation of these skills or experiences should be submitted to the appropriate Committee through the form provided on the website Dipartimento di Lingue e letterature straniere (http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/didattica/info-lingue/altre-attivita-formative-3-cfu).
Any kind of "Laboratorio" or equivalent activity can be registered in the study plan just once.
"Laboratori" are short or intensive workshops, either held in class (usually for a total of ten meetings), or in remote learning, with a restricted number of participants, different aims in comparison with standard courses, and a specific set of rules for enrolment. Attending each workshop allows to earn 3 credits; as Foreign Languages and Literatures B.A. programme requires 6 credits of this kind, every student should attend two workshops. Foreign Languages and Literatures students may attend all the workshops offered by the B.A. programme and by the other B.A. degrees in the Faculty of Humanities, provided they have the prerequisites indicated by each one. As a general rule, each workshop requires regular attendance at meetings, since the 3 credits are earned through attendance alone and, in some cases, by taking a final examination, or by delivering reports, presentations or other types of tasks. The workshops are not graded as normal courses; they are simply passed with an "Approved" or failed.
All year long numerous cultural initiatives, conferences, activities in collaboration with external institutions (such as secondary schools, theatres, cultural organisations, etc.), work experience and projects of cultural or social relevance are proposed. Participation in such initiatives may result in the recognition of 3 credits as "Attività Sostitutive di Laboratorio" (ASL). The website of the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures provides details about the "Laboratori" (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori) and altermative activities (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/attivita-sostitutive-di-laboratorio) offered.
"Laboratorio" credits can be acquired also through proficiency in other languages, training and orientation courses, other knowledge considered useful for the job market, internships or apprenticeships in private or public companies or institutions. Requests for validation of these skills or experiences should be submitted to the appropriate Committee through the form provided on the website Dipartimento di Lingue e letterature straniere (http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/didattica/info-lingue/altre-attivita-formative-3-cfu).
Any kind of "Laboratorio" or equivalent activity can be registered in the study plan just once.
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Compulsory
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.a. Final Examination | 9 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
Optional activities and study plan rules
b3 - Two courses among the following (2nd year of the elected languages)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 3 | 9 | 60 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French 3 | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German 3 | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Polish 3 | 9 | 60 | Polish | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese 3 | 9 | 60 | Portuguese | year | L-LIN/09 |
| Russian 3 | 9 | 60 | Russian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Languages 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish 3 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
c3 - Two courses among the following (3nd year of the elected literatures)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| English Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| French Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Latin American Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Polish Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese and Brazilian Studies (3) | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/08 |
| Russian Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
e - One PHILOLOGY exam related to at least one of the two languages elected.
Students who have chosen two languages from the same area must select the relevant Philology course. Students who have chosen two languages from different areas will be able to select the Philology course in their preferred area. It is also possible to insert an eventual further Philology course by including it in the free-choice ECTS(always for 9 ECTS).
Philology can be taken only after passing Linguistics.
Students who have chosen two languages from the same area must select the relevant Philology course. Students who have chosen two languages from different areas will be able to select the Philology course in their preferred area. It is also possible to insert an eventual further Philology course by including it in the free-choice ECTS(always for 9 ECTS).
Philology can be taken only after passing Linguistics.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germanic Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/15 |
| Romance Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Slavic Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
f2 - 3 ECTS in "Laboratori" if not already earned during the 2nd year.
Optional activities and study plan rules
g - 12 FREE CHOICE CREDITS
These credits may be allocated to two 6 credits courses freely chosen among all those offered by the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures or by other B.A. in the Faculty of Humanities. Students are encouraged to choose courses that are coherent with the B.A. programme in Foreign Languages and Literatures or other fields in the Humanities. Courses such as Comparative Literature and General Linguistics are suggested.
Alternatively, 3 of these free credits may be allocated to one of the 6 credits area exams; or 6 of these free credits may be allocated to both area exams. The remaining 9 or 6 free credits must necessarily be used for another exam.
It is also possible to allocate 9 of the free credits to a third foreign language or literature exam (first year only). This option may be useful for students of English Literature who wish to take an exam in American Literature (or vice versa), for students of Spanish Literature who wish to take an exam in Spanish-American Literature (or vice versa), and for students of Russian Language and Literature who wish to take an exam in in Polish Language or Literature (or vice versa). Students who have not passed the English language entry test prior to enrolment will not be allowed to take the English Literature exam.
No exam selected in the study plan may be repeated, not even using free credits.
These credits may be allocated to two 6 credits courses freely chosen among all those offered by the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures or by other B.A. in the Faculty of Humanities. Students are encouraged to choose courses that are coherent with the B.A. programme in Foreign Languages and Literatures or other fields in the Humanities. Courses such as Comparative Literature and General Linguistics are suggested.
Alternatively, 3 of these free credits may be allocated to one of the 6 credits area exams; or 6 of these free credits may be allocated to both area exams. The remaining 9 or 6 free credits must necessarily be used for another exam.
It is also possible to allocate 9 of the free credits to a third foreign language or literature exam (first year only). This option may be useful for students of English Literature who wish to take an exam in American Literature (or vice versa), for students of Spanish Literature who wish to take an exam in Spanish-American Literature (or vice versa), and for students of Russian Language and Literature who wish to take an exam in in Polish Language or Literature (or vice versa). Students who have not passed the English language entry test prior to enrolment will not be allowed to take the English Literature exam.
No exam selected in the study plan may be repeated, not even using free credits.
Some courses are considered preparatory to others, and they must necessarily be taken before others and in a specific order, under penalty of cancellation of the exams taken irregularly by the University Administration.
- Linguistics must be taken before Germanic, Romance or Slavic Philology, and before General Linguistics
- Foreign language exams: all the exams of the first year are preparatory to those of the second, and these in turn to those of the third
- Exams of foreign literature: as above
Therefore, before taking a second year Language or Literature exam, it is necessary to have taken and registered the first year exams of that same Language and Literature; the same rule applies to the second / third year exams.
- Linguistics must be taken before Germanic, Romance or Slavic Philology, and before General Linguistics
- Foreign language exams: all the exams of the first year are preparatory to those of the second, and these in turn to those of the third
- Exams of foreign literature: as above
Therefore, before taking a second year Language or Literature exam, it is necessary to have taken and registered the first year exams of that same Language and Literature; the same rule applies to the second / third year exams.
Course location
Milano
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof. Monica Barsi
Reference structures
Contacts
- Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Piazza Sant'Alessandro 1 - 20122 Milano (MI)
http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home - Academic services
http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/didattica/info-lingue
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+3902/503.13562/13541/13592 - Joint Teaching Staff-Student Committee
V.Russo,E.DiVenosa,L.Rossi,M.Colombo,A.Nava,A.Di Bartolomeo,C.Cremonesi,M.Elio,A.Loggia,V.Mancini
http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/organizzazione/assicurazione-qualita/commissione-paritetica-docenti-studenti
A.Y. 2025/2026
A.Y. 2024/2025
A.Y. 2023/2024
A.Y. 2022/2023
A.Y. 2021/2022
A.Y. 2020/2021
A.Y. 2019/2020
Official documents