Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation (Classe LM-38)-Enrolled from 2011/12 Academic Year Until 2023/24 Academic Year
Master programme
A.Y. 2023/2024
LM-38 - Lingue moderne per la comunicazione e la cooperazione internazionale (EN)
The post-graduate degree course in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Co-operation aims to provide specialized training for language mediators and to hone their language skills and cultural expertise though the wide range of language and culture courses offered. Students will also develop carefully selected skills in the fields of law, economics, sociology, psychology and anthropology, all essential to develop highly qualified professionals in the sphere of Intercultural communication and international cooperation.
In an international perspective, thanks to the advanced skills and knowledge acquired, will graduates will be well-placed to find positions, and fill high responsibility posts, within international institutions and bodies, in both the public and corporate spheres. Opportunities also exist in the directorates of international bodies and in international cooperation and development organisations. Their advanced and highly specific skill set means they are ideally placed to work with bodies and organizations directly involved in the processes of cultural, linguistic, economic and social integration, where it is crucial to understand the need to protect immigrants? languages and other core issues of integration, especially in the light of European Union language policies. Graduates will also find places in teaching. This degree course trains graduates to understand the issues related to the dynamics of intercultural and interethnic relations in such sectors as public and private companies, public institutions, cultural organisations, environmental agencies, tourist boards, publishing and journalism. To sum up, graduates will acquire the ability to apply their expertise in communication and information in contexts in which it essential to have a thorough grounding in the multicultural issues involved in the processes affecting contemporary societies, particularly at an international level.
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Applicant to the Master's degree programme in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation, students must meet the following requirements:
a) have earned 147 credits (CFU), excluding any 'off-plan' credits, by the application deadline;
b) meet curricular requirements as set out below by 31 December 2022;
c) for EU citizens or residents, pass an Italian language proficiency test;
d) obtain their Bachelor's degree no later than 31 December 2022.
Minimum requirements
a) for students with class L-12 degrees,
applicants to the curriculum "Intercultural communication and integration for institutional and corporate organisations" must have earned at least 60 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for one language;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for another language;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for the two corresponding literatures and cultures;
- 6 CFU in an academic field (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
applicants to the curriculum "Italian as L2 for intercultural communication and integration" must have earned at least 72 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for a foreign language + 18 CFU (= 2 years) for the corresponding literature and culture;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) in Italian + 12 CFU in the corresponding literature and culture;
- 6 CFU in an academic field (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
b) for students from classes other than L-12,
applicants to the curriculum "Intercultural communication and integration for institutional and corporate organisations" must have earned at least 90 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for one language;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for another language;
- 18 + 18 CFU (= 4 years) for the two corresponding literatures and cultures;
- 18 CFU in one or more academic fields (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
applicants to the curriculum "Italian as L2 for intercultural communication and integration" must have earned at least 90 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for a foreign language + 18 CFU (= 2 years) for the corresponding literature and culture;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) in Italian + 18 CFU (= 2 years) in the corresponding literature and culture;
- 18 CFU in one or more academic fields (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
The class L-12 table is available on the degree programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi).
For the 2023-2024 academic year, the following languages are available: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Hindi, English, Italian (for non-Italian native speakers only), Russian, Spanish, German.
Skills assessment
Non-EU candidates residing abroad and applying for a student visa are waived from the test requirement and will be assessed based on their qualifications only.
On the other hand, EU citizens or residents must prove sufficient language skills for successfully completing advanced courses as part of this Master's degree programme. To this end, they will be required to take a test in each of their two curricular languages.
Non-Italian mother tongue EU citizens or residents applying for the Italian as L2 curriculum must choose, in addition to Italian, a second language for which they meet curricular requirements and take the test in both languages.
Please note that the language must be chosen from those studied in the previous programme.
Further practical information on the admission test is provided below in the admissions section. On the degree programme website (How to enrol section), you will find useful information for a preliminary self-assessment of admission requirements, including specific language skills and tests.
Admission procedures
For admission and enrolment opening and closing dates, see the call for applications on the programme website.
Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the admission requirements section above. Undergraduate applicants, from this or other universities, must graduate by 31 December 2022.
The online application must attach the candidate's qualification, as well as the list of exams taken and to be taken. For upcoming graduates and graduates from this university, such documents will be obtained internally. When completing the application, candidates must indicate the two languages in which they intend to take the test. This choice cannot be changed later.
International candidates may produce the documents in English, French, Spanish, German. Documents in other languages must be translated into Italian.
For candidates meeting qualification requirements, curricular requirements will be assessed by a special commission appointed by the Academic Board. The commission will meet on a regular basis in order to provide timely feedback, especially regarding any curricular gaps that may affect admission, in order to allow candidates to fill them in time.
Only the qualifications and self-certifications submitted through the standard admission procedure will be evaluated. On the degree programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi), you will find useful information for a preliminary self-assessment of requirements.
NOTE: Candidates who pass the requirements assessment are eligible to take the test. Candidates who fail the test will not be admitted into the programme, even if they meet curricular requirements.
Test date
The test will take place on 12 September 2023 at the University of Milan. Place and time will be posted to the programme website.
Candidates who, in the commission's opinion, meet all requirements must take the language test on 12 September 2023 (another session may be scheduled on the next day, depending on the number of candidates). Please check the call for applications and the degree programme website for test delivery modes.
For more info on specific language skills requirements and tests, please refer to the study programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi).
Test results
The results of the test will be posted to the programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi) by 19 September 2023.
Transfers and second degrees
All students who intend to apply for transfer must meet the curricular admission requirements and take the test, including candidates from class LM-38. The same requirements apply to students already holding a Master's degree who intend to obtain a second degree. For transfer and second-degree application procedures, please refer to the Student Registrar.
a) have earned 147 credits (CFU), excluding any 'off-plan' credits, by the application deadline;
b) meet curricular requirements as set out below by 31 December 2022;
c) for EU citizens or residents, pass an Italian language proficiency test;
d) obtain their Bachelor's degree no later than 31 December 2022.
Minimum requirements
a) for students with class L-12 degrees,
applicants to the curriculum "Intercultural communication and integration for institutional and corporate organisations" must have earned at least 60 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for one language;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for another language;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for the two corresponding literatures and cultures;
- 6 CFU in an academic field (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
applicants to the curriculum "Italian as L2 for intercultural communication and integration" must have earned at least 72 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for a foreign language + 18 CFU (= 2 years) for the corresponding literature and culture;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) in Italian + 12 CFU in the corresponding literature and culture;
- 6 CFU in an academic field (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
b) for students from classes other than L-12,
applicants to the curriculum "Intercultural communication and integration for institutional and corporate organisations" must have earned at least 90 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for one language;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for another language;
- 18 + 18 CFU (= 4 years) for the two corresponding literatures and cultures;
- 18 CFU in one or more academic fields (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
applicants to the curriculum "Italian as L2 for intercultural communication and integration" must have earned at least 90 CFU as follows:
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) for a foreign language + 18 CFU (= 2 years) for the corresponding literature and culture;
- 18 CFU (= 2 years) in Italian + 18 CFU (= 2 years) in the corresponding literature and culture;
- 18 CFU in one or more academic fields (SSD) included in the class L-12 table.
The class L-12 table is available on the degree programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi).
For the 2023-2024 academic year, the following languages are available: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Hindi, English, Italian (for non-Italian native speakers only), Russian, Spanish, German.
Skills assessment
Non-EU candidates residing abroad and applying for a student visa are waived from the test requirement and will be assessed based on their qualifications only.
On the other hand, EU citizens or residents must prove sufficient language skills for successfully completing advanced courses as part of this Master's degree programme. To this end, they will be required to take a test in each of their two curricular languages.
Non-Italian mother tongue EU citizens or residents applying for the Italian as L2 curriculum must choose, in addition to Italian, a second language for which they meet curricular requirements and take the test in both languages.
Please note that the language must be chosen from those studied in the previous programme.
Further practical information on the admission test is provided below in the admissions section. On the degree programme website (How to enrol section), you will find useful information for a preliminary self-assessment of admission requirements, including specific language skills and tests.
Admission procedures
For admission and enrolment opening and closing dates, see the call for applications on the programme website.
Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the admission requirements section above. Undergraduate applicants, from this or other universities, must graduate by 31 December 2022.
The online application must attach the candidate's qualification, as well as the list of exams taken and to be taken. For upcoming graduates and graduates from this university, such documents will be obtained internally. When completing the application, candidates must indicate the two languages in which they intend to take the test. This choice cannot be changed later.
International candidates may produce the documents in English, French, Spanish, German. Documents in other languages must be translated into Italian.
For candidates meeting qualification requirements, curricular requirements will be assessed by a special commission appointed by the Academic Board. The commission will meet on a regular basis in order to provide timely feedback, especially regarding any curricular gaps that may affect admission, in order to allow candidates to fill them in time.
Only the qualifications and self-certifications submitted through the standard admission procedure will be evaluated. On the degree programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi), you will find useful information for a preliminary self-assessment of requirements.
NOTE: Candidates who pass the requirements assessment are eligible to take the test. Candidates who fail the test will not be admitted into the programme, even if they meet curricular requirements.
Test date
The test will take place on 12 September 2023 at the University of Milan. Place and time will be posted to the programme website.
Candidates who, in the commission's opinion, meet all requirements must take the language test on 12 September 2023 (another session may be scheduled on the next day, depending on the number of candidates). Please check the call for applications and the degree programme website for test delivery modes.
For more info on specific language skills requirements and tests, please refer to the study programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi).
Test results
The results of the test will be posted to the programme website (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi) by 19 September 2023.
Transfers and second degrees
All students who intend to apply for transfer must meet the curricular admission requirements and take the test, including candidates from class LM-38. The same requirements apply to students already holding a Master's degree who intend to obtain a second degree. For transfer and second-degree application procedures, please refer to the Student Registrar.
Within the framework of the Erasmus programme, 58 exchange agreements are in place, covering 19 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Rumania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, plus Switzerland, which participates in the Erasmus + programme as a partner country. Additionally, Erasmus traineeship agreements have also been signed with companies and institutions in some of the above-mentioned countries.
Additionally, a number of exchange agreements are in place with partner universities in non-European countries. Under these agreements, students have the opportunity to attend classes and take exams at partner institutions. Such activities and exam results may be validated in full or in part, with the corresponding credits concurring to fulfil the requirements for the attainment of the degree. Courses are typically offered in the areas of languages and the humanities, and are available in the following partner institutions:
- ARGENTINA: Universidad Nacional de Villa María (Córdoba); Universidad Nacional de La Plata (La Plata)
- CHINA: Liaoning Normal University
- COLOMBIA: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá)
- CUBA: Universidad de Oriente (Santiago de Cuba)
- INDIA: Manipal (Karnataka)
- JAPAN: Doshisha University (Kyoto), Meiji University (Tokyo), Waseda University (Tokyo), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Ibaraki Christian University, Osaka University
- MEXICO: Universidad de Guadalajara (Guadalajara), Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana (Città del Messico), UNAM - Universidad Autonoma de Mexico
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION: LUNN - Linguistic University (Ni nij Novgorod), Novosibirsk Pedagogical State University (Novosibirsk), Istituto Pu kin (Mosca), RGGU (RSUH) Russian Universities for the Humanities (Mosca), MGPU Moscow Pedagogical University (Mosca), HSE High School of Economics (Mosca)
Besides the Erasmus exchange agreements, the Course also has one double degree program in place whereby participating students earn degrees from both institutions:
Joint degree with the MA programme in "Russia and Europe: linguistic and cultural interaction" offered by the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) in Moscow. UNIMI students accepted in the programme spend the second year of their course at RSUH, while Russian students spend their second and third terms at UNIMI; students who successfully complete the prescribed courses laid out in the joint degree agreement are awarded degrees by both universities. For further information please contact Prof. Paola Cotta Ramusino ([email protected]).
Additionally, a number of exchange agreements are in place with partner universities in non-European countries. Under these agreements, students have the opportunity to attend classes and take exams at partner institutions. Such activities and exam results may be validated in full or in part, with the corresponding credits concurring to fulfil the requirements for the attainment of the degree. Courses are typically offered in the areas of languages and the humanities, and are available in the following partner institutions:
- ARGENTINA: Universidad Nacional de Villa María (Córdoba); Universidad Nacional de La Plata (La Plata)
- CHINA: Liaoning Normal University
- COLOMBIA: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá)
- CUBA: Universidad de Oriente (Santiago de Cuba)
- INDIA: Manipal (Karnataka)
- JAPAN: Doshisha University (Kyoto), Meiji University (Tokyo), Waseda University (Tokyo), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Ibaraki Christian University, Osaka University
- MEXICO: Universidad de Guadalajara (Guadalajara), Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana (Città del Messico), UNAM - Universidad Autonoma de Mexico
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION: LUNN - Linguistic University (Ni nij Novgorod), Novosibirsk Pedagogical State University (Novosibirsk), Istituto Pu kin (Mosca), RGGU (RSUH) Russian Universities for the Humanities (Mosca), MGPU Moscow Pedagogical University (Mosca), HSE High School of Economics (Mosca)
Besides the Erasmus exchange agreements, the Course also has one double degree program in place whereby participating students earn degrees from both institutions:
Joint degree with the MA programme in "Russia and Europe: linguistic and cultural interaction" offered by the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) in Moscow. UNIMI students accepted in the programme spend the second year of their course at RSUH, while Russian students spend their second and third terms at UNIMI; students who successfully complete the prescribed courses laid out in the joint degree agreement are awarded degrees by both universities. For further information please contact Prof. Paola Cotta Ramusino ([email protected]).
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Courses list
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Italian for Foreign Students I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German I | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Information Technology | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| Transcultural Psychology | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-PSI/05 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Cultural Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 18 credits (9+9 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German I | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Russian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture options corresponding to one of the foreign languages chosen, from those listed. For the order in which they must be studied, please see the appropriate section (course progression requirements).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| Anglophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| English Culture I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Indian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-GGR/01 |
| Transcultural Psychology | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | M-PSI/05 |
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii | 9 | 60 | L-OR/21 | |
| English Ii | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 |
| Arabic Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Comparative Social Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Cultural Anthropology (advanced) | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-DEA/01 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/06 |
| Francophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Hindi Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/05 |
| Russian Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Second semester
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/14 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/13 |
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/14 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 24 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Second year Language courses - Students must complete the second year (9 credits) of one of the language options listed and chosen in the first year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii | 9 | 60 | year | L-OR/21 | |
| English Ii | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii | 9 | 60 | Russian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture options or specialised translation corresponding to one of the two foreign languages chosen. As regards Culture, students can complete the second year of the Culture option chosen in the first year or the first year of the Culture option corresponding to the other foreign language. For information on the order in which the options must be taken please see the relevant section
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| Anglo-American Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| Anglophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Anglophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Arab Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Arabic Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| Chinese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| Chinese Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| English Culture I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| English Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| English Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/12 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| Francophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | French | Second semester | L-LIN/04 |
| German Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| German Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| German Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/19 |
| Indian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Indian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Japanese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Japanese Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Russian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Russian Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Russian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
| Spanish Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
| Spanish Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects. The History option must as a rule correspond to one of the language/culture areas chosen and must not repeat an option previously chosen in the three-year degree course
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/13 |
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | SPS/14 |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| Cultural Anthropology (advanced) | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | M-DEA/01 |
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/14 |
| History of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| History of Slavic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/03 |
| History of Spain and Latin America | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/02 |
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/05 |
| Sociology of Migration | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | SPS/10 |
- Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Social Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/07 |
| International Humanitarian Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/13 |
- Students must obtain 9 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/06 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Japanese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
Second semester
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Work Placements and Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
In their first year students choose two languages and their respective cultures, which they will study for the two years of the degree course. To sit the exams of the following year (Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exams of the preceding year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of the Culture components, 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 two years of the degree course;
2. Students of English language can choose between Anglo-American Culture, Anglophone cultures and British culture . This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
3. Students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries. The choice must be made in the first year and maintained for the two years of the degree course.
As regards the choice of the Culture components, 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 two years of the degree course;
2. Students of English language can choose between Anglo-American Culture, Anglophone cultures and British culture . This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
3. Students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries. The choice must be made in the first year and maintained for the two years of the degree course.
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German I | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Information Technology | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Commercial Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/02 |
| Comparative Social Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Cultural Anthropology (advanced) | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-DEA/01 |
| Transcultural Psychology | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-PSI/05 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Corporate Organisational Theory | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/10 |
| Cultural Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
| History of Contemporary Art | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-ART/03 |
| International and Development Economics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| International Humanitarian Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Literary Culture and Media Studies | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Political and Economic Geography (advanced) | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/02 |
| Sociology of Migration | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/10 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 18 credits (9+9 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English I | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French I | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German I | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I | 9 | 60 | Russian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture options (corresponding to one of the foreign languages chosen) from those listed. For the order in which they must be studied, see the appropriate section (course progression requirements)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| Anglophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| English Culture I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Indian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Organisational Theory | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | SECS-P/10 |
| International and Development Economics | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | SECS-P/01 |
| International Humanitarian Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/13 |
| Sociology of Migration | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | SPS/10 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Anthropology (advanced) | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | M-DEA/01 |
| Cultural Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-GGR/01 |
| History of Contemporary Art | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-ART/03 |
| Literary Culture and Media Studies | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Political and Economic Geography (advanced) | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-GGR/02 |
| Transcultural Psychology | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | M-PSI/05 |
- Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Commercial Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | IUS/02 |
| Comparative Social Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | SPS/07 |
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii | 9 | 60 | L-OR/21 | |
| English Ii | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 |
| Arabic Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/06 |
| Francophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Hindi Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/05 |
| Russian Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anglo-American Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/11 |
| Arab Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| Chinese Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| English Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 |
| English Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| History of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| History of Slavic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/03 |
| History of Spain and Latin America | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/02 |
| Indian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/05 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/14 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/13 |
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/14 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 24 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Second year Language courses - Students must complete the second year (9+9 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii | 9 | 60 | year | L-OR/21 | |
| English Ii | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii | 9 | 60 | Russian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing a Culture option corresponding to one of the two foreign languages chosen, or a History option. The History option must as a rule correspond to one of the language/culture areas chosen and must not repeat an option previously chosen in the three-year degree course. As regards Culture, students may complete the second year of the Culture option chosen in the first year or the first year of the Culture option corresponding to the other foreign language. For information on the order in which the options must be taken please see the relevant section (course progression requirements)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/13 |
| Anglo-American Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| Anglo-American Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| Anglophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Anglophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Arab Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | SPS/14 |
| Chinese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| Chinese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| English Culture I | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| English Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| Francophone Cultures Ii | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| German Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| History and Institutions of Islamic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/14 |
| History of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| History of Slavic Countries | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/03 |
| History of Spain and Latin America | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/02 |
| Indian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Indian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Japanese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | SPS/05 |
| Russian Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Russian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
| Spanish Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Specialised Translation options corresponding to one of the two chosen foreign languages
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| English Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/12 |
| French Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | French | Second semester | L-LIN/04 |
| German Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Russian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Specialised Translation | 6 | 40 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 9 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 |
| Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/06 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 6 | 40 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Japanese Culture I | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
Second semester
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Work Placements and Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
In their first year students choose two languages and their respective cultures, which they will study for the two years of the degree course. To sit the exams of the following year (Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exams of the preceding year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of the Culture components, 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 two years of the degree course;
2. Students of English language can choose between Anglo-American Culture, Anglophone cultures and British culture . This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
3. Students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries. The choice must be made in the first year and maintained for the two years of the degree course.
As regards the choice of the Culture components, 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 two years of the degree course;
2. Students of English language can choose between Anglo-American Culture, Anglophone cultures and British culture . This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
3. Students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries. The choice must be made in the first year and maintained for the two years of the degree course.
Course location
Milan
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof.ssa Giovanna Mapelli
Reference structures
Contacts
- Part-time students
Prof.ssa Giovanna Mapelli - Disability and SLD
Prof. Paolo Caponi (coordinatore) - Student Office
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