Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication
Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Bachelor
L-12 - Linguistic mediation
The degree programme in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication for business, law and community services aims to train experts in intercultural communication, who are able to combine solid linguistic and cultural skills with specific knowledge and skills in the field of economics, law and social studies.
Starting from these linguistic and cultural skills, this highly interdisciplinary degree programme aims to train experts who can manage and facilitate communication between people of different cultures and origins on the one hand, and companies and institutions on the other hand.
Year I is common to all curricula, apart from the Stranimedia curriculum, which is specifically thought for students holding a foreign qualification and is already different for the first year.
Year I provides basic mediation and linguistic skills from a multidisciplinary perspective, thanks to courses in social sciences, law and geography. It also provides solid basic computer skills for the specific needs and functions of experts in language mediation. Starting from year II, students may choose among three curricula, that differ in the courses taught according to the professional to be trained. Every curriculum has a clearly defined structure to guide the student?s academic career.
Interdisciplinarity and multisciplinarity result from the wide range of courses offered. As a general rule, students are expected to actively participate in the various didactic activities, including case studies, seminars and individual/group presentations required for each course. Particularly, students are required to participate in practical language classes and professional training workshops (both mandatory).
This programme organisation is characterised by courses with specific disciplinary contents and aims to develop soft skills, communication skills, teamwork skills and ability to make judgements, so as to achieve the required objectives.
Starting from these linguistic and cultural skills, this highly interdisciplinary degree programme aims to train experts who can manage and facilitate communication between people of different cultures and origins on the one hand, and companies and institutions on the other hand.
Year I is common to all curricula, apart from the Stranimedia curriculum, which is specifically thought for students holding a foreign qualification and is already different for the first year.
Year I provides basic mediation and linguistic skills from a multidisciplinary perspective, thanks to courses in social sciences, law and geography. It also provides solid basic computer skills for the specific needs and functions of experts in language mediation. Starting from year II, students may choose among three curricula, that differ in the courses taught according to the professional to be trained. Every curriculum has a clearly defined structure to guide the student?s academic career.
Interdisciplinarity and multisciplinarity result from the wide range of courses offered. As a general rule, students are expected to actively participate in the various didactic activities, including case studies, seminars and individual/group presentations required for each course. Particularly, students are required to participate in practical language classes and professional training workshops (both mandatory).
This programme organisation is characterised by courses with specific disciplinary contents and aims to develop soft skills, communication skills, teamwork skills and ability to make judgements, so as to achieve the required objectives.
* Expert in linguistic and cultural mediation for commercial and service businesses
Job function:
- To facilitate communication among private companies in different countries and world areas so as to contribute to the projects and international activities promoted by the company where the expert works;
- To create texts (in the languages studied, included Italian) required for the operation of companies and institutions;
- To manage production, communication and sales from and to other countries;
- To develop promotional projects and advertising campaigns for international/multilingual audiences;
- To support web and digital communication;
- To support office activities through the organisation of meetings, business trips, appointments and contacts, by preparing documents and providing operational assistance;
- To serve as language project manager at international companies or specialised external agencies, with a view to supporting the internationalisation of businesses. The project manager takes care of the entire workflow of projects concerning translation, interpreting, transcreation, copywriting, localisation, media adaptation and other language services, from the identification of project requirements in concert with internal/external customers, to the allocation of resources, delivery and analysis of customer satisfaction;
- To define, schedule, implement and manage policies for the sale and distribution of goods and services;
- To support customers (especially international clients and non-Italian speakers) and give them information and advice.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to specialised and professional discourse, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Cultural skills (knowledge of different cultures and cultural contexts) and the ability to apply them to different work situations;
- Social skills, with particular attention to the specific needs and sensibilities of internal and external stakeholders, often coming from different cultures and speaking different languages, and ability to use different registers according to users and contexts;
- Ability to understand microeconomic and macroeconomic dynamics and business processes, from a global and multicultural standpoint;
- Ability to understand contracts, especially the ones relevant for internalisation of business activities, as well as to understand business strategies and financial statements;
- Marketing skills;
- Ability to manage complex workflows according to the financial means available and in full compliance with deadlines and requirements;
- Teamwork skills, ability to work on international projects and activities of the company and to meet deadlines;
- Digital skills (using digital tools, creating digital contents and surfing the net safely);
- Ability to complete relatively complex technical practical tasks that require an extensive set of factual and procedural knowledge, in contexts where advanced proficiency in Italian and good command of at least one foreign language are a must.
Employment opportunities:
- Private companies, import-export companies and international relations (front office and/or back-office, administration, preparation of calls);
- National and international language service providers (e.g. translation agencies);
- International companies, departments that manage language services (such as translations, localisation etc.) both by outsourcing to external providers and relying on internal resources;
- Local authorities, chambers of commerce, trade associations (front and/or back-office, administration, preparation of calls);
- National and international retail chains (sales assistants, warehouse manager and store manager) of different sectors;
- Banks and insurance companies, as sales assistant (for banking, insurance and other financial services);
- Self-employed retailers.
* Expert in linguistic and cultural mediation for hospitality and tourism
Job function:
- To manage intermediation, hospitality, reception and use of services of the tourism and leisure industry;
- To take part in communication, intermediation, promotion and accommodation activities related to the tourism and leisure industry.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to professional discourse related to tourism, in all its textual and lexical varieties, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Solid cultural skills and knowledge of different local specificities (lifestyles, contexts, languages; comprehension of the interaction between cultures and territories);
- Communication skills, flexibility and good attitude towards different stakeholders, whether individual or collective, private or institutional;
- Digital skills for the creation and management of web contents and platforms and social networks for tourism communication;
- Marketing, legal and communication skills applied to tourism, with regard to tangible and intangible cultural heritage;
- Ability to work in groups or individually and to meet deadlines.
Employment opportunities:
- Companies, public institutions and other organisations operating in the sector (tour operators, travel agencies, tourism interpreter, tourism influencer, travel designer, travel blogger);
- Tourist facilities (hotel personnel at different levels, such as front office and back office, guest relations); other businesses in the travel, entertainment and leisure industry;
- Organisations and other businesses in the travel, entertainment and leisure industry (hostess, steward, personal shopper);
- Private and public entities such as info points/DMOs (Destination Management Organisations) dedicated to promotion of tourism, or, with regard to incoming tourism, DMCs (Destination Management Companies), which specialise in the creation of package tours mainly for international customers.
* Language specialist
Job function:
- To facilitate communication between citizens of different cultures and origins and private companies, by covering both back-office functions (communication management) and front-office functions (reception at offices, exhibitions and company events);
- To provide linguistic consulting at a semi-specialised level with regard to projects and proposals developed and/or drafted by colleagues or customers;
- To draft or revise communications and presentations for international and/or multilingual audiences;
- To manage social media communication in the languages of specialisation;
- To translate semi-specialised texts into and from Italian, also using digital tools.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to specialised and professional discourse, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Ability to interact with colleagues and customers in order to understand their communication goals and contribute to reaching them;
- Ability to work autonomously on the basis of colleagues and customers? inputs;
- Ability to recognise and choose the best communicative strategies according to different contexts;
- Digital skills (using digital tools, creating digital contents and surfing the net safely).
Employment opportunities:
- Private companies;
- Consulting firms;
- Entrepreneurship and freelance work.
* Expert in linguistic and cultural mediation for the third sector and public administrations
Job function:
- To facilitate communication between citizens of different cultures and origins in healthcare services, education and administration;
- To create texts (in the languages studied, included Italian) aimed at giving information to foreign citizens;
- To support and assist foreign citizens in their first approach to public administration, as well as during the different stages of their stay;
- To help create reception and integration projects and activities for foreign citizens;
- To manage communication activities aimed at encouraging local people to learn more about foreign communities in all their aspects;
- To develop training and information projects for foreign citizens;
- To support inclusiveness of public administration services as well as equal opportunities for foreign citizens to access these services;
- To facilitate conflict resolution among public administration operators/users/institutions;
- To provide support for the improvement of services aimed at immigrants and non-Italian speaking citizens;
- To contribute to training other mediators (at different professional levels);
- To contribute to intervention plans supporting immigrants and non-Italian speaking citizens;
- To provide immigrants with information regarding basic requirements in integration processes.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to specialised and professional discourse, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Sociolinguistic skills in consideration of linguistic varieties, as well as social and identity aspects characterising languages;
- Competence in intercultural pragmatics, that is knowledge of sociocultural aspects related to communicative dynamics between different languages and cultures);
- Understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic dynamics;
- Understanding of organisational processes from a global and multicultral standpoint;
- Basic knowledge of constitutional law in a comparative perspective;
- Knowledge of legislation regulating the treatment of foreigners and the transnational movement of people.
Employment opportunities:
- Third sector institutions;
- Social enterprises;
- Universal civil service and volunteering organisations;
- Public administrations such as Italian Register offices, public security institutions (Questura, Prefettura), employment centres, local immigration offices, INPS (National Institute for Social Security) offices, Equitalia offices, Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Craft and Agriculture, schools, hospitals, healthcare services, courthouses, municipality and regional offices, acting as language mediator or member of reception and information staff.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Job function:
- To facilitate communication among private companies in different countries and world areas so as to contribute to the projects and international activities promoted by the company where the expert works;
- To create texts (in the languages studied, included Italian) required for the operation of companies and institutions;
- To manage production, communication and sales from and to other countries;
- To develop promotional projects and advertising campaigns for international/multilingual audiences;
- To support web and digital communication;
- To support office activities through the organisation of meetings, business trips, appointments and contacts, by preparing documents and providing operational assistance;
- To serve as language project manager at international companies or specialised external agencies, with a view to supporting the internationalisation of businesses. The project manager takes care of the entire workflow of projects concerning translation, interpreting, transcreation, copywriting, localisation, media adaptation and other language services, from the identification of project requirements in concert with internal/external customers, to the allocation of resources, delivery and analysis of customer satisfaction;
- To define, schedule, implement and manage policies for the sale and distribution of goods and services;
- To support customers (especially international clients and non-Italian speakers) and give them information and advice.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to specialised and professional discourse, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Cultural skills (knowledge of different cultures and cultural contexts) and the ability to apply them to different work situations;
- Social skills, with particular attention to the specific needs and sensibilities of internal and external stakeholders, often coming from different cultures and speaking different languages, and ability to use different registers according to users and contexts;
- Ability to understand microeconomic and macroeconomic dynamics and business processes, from a global and multicultural standpoint;
- Ability to understand contracts, especially the ones relevant for internalisation of business activities, as well as to understand business strategies and financial statements;
- Marketing skills;
- Ability to manage complex workflows according to the financial means available and in full compliance with deadlines and requirements;
- Teamwork skills, ability to work on international projects and activities of the company and to meet deadlines;
- Digital skills (using digital tools, creating digital contents and surfing the net safely);
- Ability to complete relatively complex technical practical tasks that require an extensive set of factual and procedural knowledge, in contexts where advanced proficiency in Italian and good command of at least one foreign language are a must.
Employment opportunities:
- Private companies, import-export companies and international relations (front office and/or back-office, administration, preparation of calls);
- National and international language service providers (e.g. translation agencies);
- International companies, departments that manage language services (such as translations, localisation etc.) both by outsourcing to external providers and relying on internal resources;
- Local authorities, chambers of commerce, trade associations (front and/or back-office, administration, preparation of calls);
- National and international retail chains (sales assistants, warehouse manager and store manager) of different sectors;
- Banks and insurance companies, as sales assistant (for banking, insurance and other financial services);
- Self-employed retailers.
* Expert in linguistic and cultural mediation for hospitality and tourism
Job function:
- To manage intermediation, hospitality, reception and use of services of the tourism and leisure industry;
- To take part in communication, intermediation, promotion and accommodation activities related to the tourism and leisure industry.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to professional discourse related to tourism, in all its textual and lexical varieties, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Solid cultural skills and knowledge of different local specificities (lifestyles, contexts, languages; comprehension of the interaction between cultures and territories);
- Communication skills, flexibility and good attitude towards different stakeholders, whether individual or collective, private or institutional;
- Digital skills for the creation and management of web contents and platforms and social networks for tourism communication;
- Marketing, legal and communication skills applied to tourism, with regard to tangible and intangible cultural heritage;
- Ability to work in groups or individually and to meet deadlines.
Employment opportunities:
- Companies, public institutions and other organisations operating in the sector (tour operators, travel agencies, tourism interpreter, tourism influencer, travel designer, travel blogger);
- Tourist facilities (hotel personnel at different levels, such as front office and back office, guest relations); other businesses in the travel, entertainment and leisure industry;
- Organisations and other businesses in the travel, entertainment and leisure industry (hostess, steward, personal shopper);
- Private and public entities such as info points/DMOs (Destination Management Organisations) dedicated to promotion of tourism, or, with regard to incoming tourism, DMCs (Destination Management Companies), which specialise in the creation of package tours mainly for international customers.
* Language specialist
Job function:
- To facilitate communication between citizens of different cultures and origins and private companies, by covering both back-office functions (communication management) and front-office functions (reception at offices, exhibitions and company events);
- To provide linguistic consulting at a semi-specialised level with regard to projects and proposals developed and/or drafted by colleagues or customers;
- To draft or revise communications and presentations for international and/or multilingual audiences;
- To manage social media communication in the languages of specialisation;
- To translate semi-specialised texts into and from Italian, also using digital tools.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to specialised and professional discourse, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Ability to interact with colleagues and customers in order to understand their communication goals and contribute to reaching them;
- Ability to work autonomously on the basis of colleagues and customers? inputs;
- Ability to recognise and choose the best communicative strategies according to different contexts;
- Digital skills (using digital tools, creating digital contents and surfing the net safely).
Employment opportunities:
- Private companies;
- Consulting firms;
- Entrepreneurship and freelance work.
* Expert in linguistic and cultural mediation for the third sector and public administrations
Job function:
- To facilitate communication between citizens of different cultures and origins in healthcare services, education and administration;
- To create texts (in the languages studied, included Italian) aimed at giving information to foreign citizens;
- To support and assist foreign citizens in their first approach to public administration, as well as during the different stages of their stay;
- To help create reception and integration projects and activities for foreign citizens;
- To manage communication activities aimed at encouraging local people to learn more about foreign communities in all their aspects;
- To develop training and information projects for foreign citizens;
- To support inclusiveness of public administration services as well as equal opportunities for foreign citizens to access these services;
- To facilitate conflict resolution among public administration operators/users/institutions;
- To provide support for the improvement of services aimed at immigrants and non-Italian speaking citizens;
- To contribute to training other mediators (at different professional levels);
- To contribute to intervention plans supporting immigrants and non-Italian speaking citizens;
- To provide immigrants with information regarding basic requirements in integration processes.
Professional skills:
- Robust multilinguistic skills (besides Italian) with particular reference to specialised and professional discourse, and metalinguistic skills (listening, understanding and paraphrasing information, both orally and in writing) allowing for mediation between different languages;
- Sociolinguistic skills in consideration of linguistic varieties, as well as social and identity aspects characterising languages;
- Competence in intercultural pragmatics, that is knowledge of sociocultural aspects related to communicative dynamics between different languages and cultures);
- Understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic dynamics;
- Understanding of organisational processes from a global and multicultral standpoint;
- Basic knowledge of constitutional law in a comparative perspective;
- Knowledge of legislation regulating the treatment of foreigners and the transnational movement of people.
Employment opportunities:
- Third sector institutions;
- Social enterprises;
- Universal civil service and volunteering organisations;
- Public administrations such as Italian Register offices, public security institutions (Questura, Prefettura), employment centres, local immigration offices, INPS (National Institute for Social Security) offices, Equitalia offices, Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Craft and Agriculture, schools, hospitals, healthcare services, courthouses, municipality and regional offices, acting as language mediator or member of reception and information staff.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
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)
- CANADA: Université de Moncton
- CILE: Pontificia Universidad Católica, Universidad Autónoma de Chile
- CINA: Liaoning Normal University
- COLOMBIA: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá)COLOMBIA
- COREA: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies della Corea (HUFS)
- CUBA: Universidad de Oriente (Santiago de Cuba)CUBA Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas - UCLV
- FEDERAZIONE RUSSA: 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) [in conseguenza delle sanzioni nei confronti della Federazione Russa, gli accordi sono attualmente sospesi]
- GIAPPONE: Doshisha University (Kyoto), Meiji University (Tokyo), Waseda University (Tokyo), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Ibaraki Christian University, Osaka University
- INDIA: Manipal (Karnataka)
- MESSICO: Universidad de Guadalajara (Guadalajara), Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana (Città del Messico), UNAM - Universidad Autonoma de Mexico
- PERÙ: Pontificia Universidad Católica
Besides the Erasmus exchange agreements, the Course also has one double degree program in place whereby participating students earn degrees from both institutions:
- The double degree program with AMU - Aix Marseille Université, awards students a degree in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication issued from UNIMI and a degree in Langues étrangères appliquées - LEA, issued by AMU. Participating UNIMI students spend the third year of their course at AMU Aix-Marseille Université. For further information please contact Prof. Giovanni Turchetta ([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)
- CANADA: Université de Moncton
- CILE: Pontificia Universidad Católica, Universidad Autónoma de Chile
- CINA: Liaoning Normal University
- COLOMBIA: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá)COLOMBIA
- COREA: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies della Corea (HUFS)
- CUBA: Universidad de Oriente (Santiago de Cuba)CUBA Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas - UCLV
- FEDERAZIONE RUSSA: 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) [in conseguenza delle sanzioni nei confronti della Federazione Russa, gli accordi sono attualmente sospesi]
- GIAPPONE: Doshisha University (Kyoto), Meiji University (Tokyo), Waseda University (Tokyo), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Ibaraki Christian University, Osaka University
- INDIA: Manipal (Karnataka)
- MESSICO: Universidad de Guadalajara (Guadalajara), Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana (Città del Messico), UNAM - Universidad Autonoma de Mexico
- PERÙ: Pontificia Universidad Católica
Besides the Erasmus exchange agreements, the Course also has one double degree program in place whereby participating students earn degrees from both institutions:
- The double degree program with AMU - Aix Marseille Université, awards students a degree in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication issued from UNIMI and a degree in Langues étrangères appliquées - LEA, issued by AMU. Participating UNIMI students spend the third year of their course at AMU Aix-Marseille Université. For further information please contact Prof. Giovanni Turchetta ([email protected])
Il corso di laurea prevede la frequenza obbligatoria ai laboratori professionalizzanti (3 CFU), ciascuno dei quali è previsto per un numero di studenti non superiore a 30-40 per ogni edizione.
La frequenza obbligatoria è inoltre prevista anche per le esercitazioni linguistiche; in considerazione dell'importanza ai fini formativi, paragonabile per l'area umanistica a quella dei laboratori didattici di area scientifica, ad esse è dedicato un numero di ore pari a circa il 40% del numero di ore complessivo previsto per il singolo insegnamento. Le esercitazioni riguardano, in armonia con le indicazioni del Quadro Comune Europeo di Riferimento per la conoscenza delle Lingue (QCER), il raggiungimento dei vari livelli nelle abilità linguistiche fondamentali (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) e richiedono che la formazione, eminentemente pratica e interattiva, avvenga in piccoli gruppi.
Per le esercitazioni linguistiche l'obbligo di frequenza è pari al 75% delle lezioni. In caso di mancato rispetto di tale percentuale di frequenza, lo studente non sarà ammesso agli esami scritti e orali della lingua e dell'annualità corrispondenti per tutte le sessioni dell'anno accademico. Potrà sostenere tali esami solo a partire dalla prima sessione dell'anno accademico successivo.
Per tutti gli altri insegnamenti la frequenza è fortemente consigliata.
La frequenza obbligatoria è inoltre prevista anche per le esercitazioni linguistiche; in considerazione dell'importanza ai fini formativi, paragonabile per l'area umanistica a quella dei laboratori didattici di area scientifica, ad esse è dedicato un numero di ore pari a circa il 40% del numero di ore complessivo previsto per il singolo insegnamento. Le esercitazioni riguardano, in armonia con le indicazioni del Quadro Comune Europeo di Riferimento per la conoscenza delle Lingue (QCER), il raggiungimento dei vari livelli nelle abilità linguistiche fondamentali (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) e richiedono che la formazione, eminentemente pratica e interattiva, avvenga in piccoli gruppi.
Per le esercitazioni linguistiche l'obbligo di frequenza è pari al 75% delle lezioni. In caso di mancato rispetto di tale percentuale di frequenza, lo studente non sarà ammesso agli esami scritti e orali della lingua e dell'annualità corrispondenti per tutte le sessioni dell'anno accademico. Potrà sostenere tali esami solo a partire dalla prima sessione dell'anno accademico successivo.
Per tutti gli altri insegnamenti la frequenza è fortemente consigliata.
Enrolment
Qualifications and knowledge required for admission
Admission to the degree programme is capped. Candidates to the degree programme in Linguistic and cultural mediation for business, law and community services must have a high-school diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad. In order to successfully attend this degree programme, students must have a significant knowledge of the Italian language and culture and must have studied at least one foreign language at high school. They also need adequate competencies in high school subjects related to the degree programme, as well as basic logical and mathematical skills.
Non-Italian students and non-Italian mother tongue students holding a foreign qualification must demonstrate Italian proficiency at least at a B1 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), paired with basic knowledge of the Italian culture.
Admission assessment
Candidates holding an Italian qualification who are applying for the curricula in Business, Tourism and Community services (as well as foreign students not applying for the Stranimedia curriculum) must take the TOLC-SU test to assess expressive linguistic skills and logical and mathematical skills. While taking the TOLC-SU test, candidates who want to study English must take a specific test to assess knowledge of the English language (B1 level CEFR). The outcome of this test will not be considered for the ranking. Should the student fail the test, he/she will not be allowed to access English courses. In order to meet the background knowledge requirements, candidates must achieve, in the admission test, the minimum passing score set out in the call for applications. Additional learning requirements (OFA) are assigned to students who do not achieve the minimum passing score in the above-mentioned test, and have to be fulfilled within the first year of the degree programme in order for students to be allowed to sit for exams.
Candidates are admitted in rank order, following the indications reported in the call for applications and until all places available are taken.
The Stranimedia curriculum is reserved for non-Italian mother tongue students holding a foreign qualification. To be admitted, candidates must take a test to assess their knowledge of the Italian language and culture, as well as knowledge of English if they choose it as language of study. Both tests will be held online (see the call for applications for further details).
Additional learning requirements (OFA) are assigned to students who do not achieve the minimum passing score in the Italian language and culture test, and have to be fulfilled by attending an Italian as a second language (L2) course, and by passing the final assessment. Further details are reported in the call for applications and on the website of the degree programme. Students who do not fulfil the OFA within the first year of the degree programme will not be allowed to sit for exams.
Should a student not meet the minimum requirements of the English test, he/she will not be able to choose English as curricular language.
Additional learning requirements (OFA) and remedial activities
For the curricula in Business, Tourism and Community services, OFA must be fulfilled through attendance of remedial courses specifically designed for the degree programme by the University. Instructions to attend these remedial courses will be available on the website of the degree programme. Assessment tests will be scheduled at the end of the courses.
As regards the Stranimedia curriculum, students must be proficient in Italian at a B1 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Candidates holding a foreign qualification will be assessed on Italian during the admission test. Additional learning requirements (OFA) are assigned to students who do not achieve the B1 level in Italian and have to be fulfilled by attending an Italian L2 language course, and by passing the final assessment. The course is organised by SLAM - University of Milan Language Centre.
Transfers and second degrees
All students who intend to apply for transfer must take the TOLC-SU test. The same requirements apply to students already holding a degree who intend to obtain a second degree.
Admission to the degree programme is capped. Candidates to the degree programme in Linguistic and cultural mediation for business, law and community services must have a high-school diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad. In order to successfully attend this degree programme, students must have a significant knowledge of the Italian language and culture and must have studied at least one foreign language at high school. They also need adequate competencies in high school subjects related to the degree programme, as well as basic logical and mathematical skills.
Non-Italian students and non-Italian mother tongue students holding a foreign qualification must demonstrate Italian proficiency at least at a B1 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), paired with basic knowledge of the Italian culture.
Admission assessment
Candidates holding an Italian qualification who are applying for the curricula in Business, Tourism and Community services (as well as foreign students not applying for the Stranimedia curriculum) must take the TOLC-SU test to assess expressive linguistic skills and logical and mathematical skills. While taking the TOLC-SU test, candidates who want to study English must take a specific test to assess knowledge of the English language (B1 level CEFR). The outcome of this test will not be considered for the ranking. Should the student fail the test, he/she will not be allowed to access English courses. In order to meet the background knowledge requirements, candidates must achieve, in the admission test, the minimum passing score set out in the call for applications. Additional learning requirements (OFA) are assigned to students who do not achieve the minimum passing score in the above-mentioned test, and have to be fulfilled within the first year of the degree programme in order for students to be allowed to sit for exams.
Candidates are admitted in rank order, following the indications reported in the call for applications and until all places available are taken.
The Stranimedia curriculum is reserved for non-Italian mother tongue students holding a foreign qualification. To be admitted, candidates must take a test to assess their knowledge of the Italian language and culture, as well as knowledge of English if they choose it as language of study. Both tests will be held online (see the call for applications for further details).
Additional learning requirements (OFA) are assigned to students who do not achieve the minimum passing score in the Italian language and culture test, and have to be fulfilled by attending an Italian as a second language (L2) course, and by passing the final assessment. Further details are reported in the call for applications and on the website of the degree programme. Students who do not fulfil the OFA within the first year of the degree programme will not be allowed to sit for exams.
Should a student not meet the minimum requirements of the English test, he/she will not be able to choose English as curricular language.
Additional learning requirements (OFA) and remedial activities
For the curricula in Business, Tourism and Community services, OFA must be fulfilled through attendance of remedial courses specifically designed for the degree programme by the University. Instructions to attend these remedial courses will be available on the website of the degree programme. Assessment tests will be scheduled at the end of the courses.
As regards the Stranimedia curriculum, students must be proficient in Italian at a B1 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Candidates holding a foreign qualification will be assessed on Italian during the admission test. Additional learning requirements (OFA) are assigned to students who do not achieve the B1 level in Italian and have to be fulfilled by attending an Italian L2 language course, and by passing the final assessment. The course is organised by SLAM - University of Milan Language Centre.
Transfers and second degrees
All students who intend to apply for transfer must take the TOLC-SU test. The same requirements apply to students already holding a degree who intend to obtain a second degree.
Places available: 600 + 30 reserved for non-EU citizens
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for admission: from 14/03/2024 to 18/07/2024
Application for matriculation: from 05/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Online services
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Programme description and courses list
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data, Web and Digital Content | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Fundamentals of Linguistics | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 L-LIN/01 |
| International Organisation | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Human and Regional Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 24 credits (12 + 12 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Business Contracts | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Business Administration | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/07 |
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/03 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/05 |
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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 18 credits (9 + 9 credits) by choosing two of the Culture options (corresponding to 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | |
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Digital Communication and Social Media | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Economic History | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/12 |
| Marketing | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/08 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Third year Language courses - Students must follow the third year (12 + 12 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 | |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 | |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 | |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 | |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | ||
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First week
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Idea Lab: Brainstorming, Copywriting and Brand Storytelling Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Ip Rights in a Global Landscape | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Press Office: Tools and Techniques | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Professional Writing Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| The Role of Mediation in the Development of Human Capital in the Workplace | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Working in a Project Management Office (PMO) | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Work Placements, Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- During their second or third year, students must obtain 3 credits for a professional workshop to be chosen among the available curricular options
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Lab: Brainstorming, Copywriting and Brand Storytelling Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Ip Rights in a Global Landscape | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Press Office: Tools and Techniques | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Professional Writing Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| The Role of Mediation in the Development of Human Capital in the Workplace | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Working in a Project Management Office (PMO) | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week |
Prerequisites for all the curricula
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data, Web and Digital Content | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Fundamentals of Linguistics | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 L-LIN/01 |
| International Organisation | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Human and Regional Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 24 credits (12 + 12 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Places and Representations of Contemporary Italy | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Optional | ||||
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Protection of Cultural Heritage and of the Environment | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/03 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/05 |
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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 18 credits (9 + 9 credits) by choosing two of the Culture options (corresponding to 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | |
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Sociology of Cultural Production and Consumption | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/08 |
| Optional | ||||
| Anglo-American Cultural Studies | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/11 |
| Anglophone Cultural Studies Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| English Cultural Studies Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 |
| 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 |
| Hispanic American Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/05 |
| Tourism Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Third year Language courses - Students must follow the third year (12 + 12 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 | |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 | |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 | |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 | |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | ||
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture course options. That means they must take the second year exam of the Culture courses started in their second year. For the order in which the exams must be taken please see to the relevant section (course progression requirements)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Cultural Studies | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/11 | |
| Anglophone Cultural Studies Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 | |
| Arab Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/21 | |
| English Cultural Studies Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 | |
| 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 | |
| Hispanic American Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/06 | |
| Indian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/19 | |
| Japanese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
| Spanish Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 | |
| Tourism Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First week
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Idea Lab: Brainstorming, Copywriting and Brand Storytelling Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Landscape and Language: Methods and Practices for Field Research | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Management and Communication of Tourist Resources in Italy | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Plastics and Waste: Environmental History to Breed a Culture of Sustainability | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Urban and Regional Tourist Trails | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Work Placements, Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- During their second or third year, students must obtain 3 credits for a professional workshop to be chosen among the available curricular options
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Lab: Brainstorming, Copywriting and Brand Storytelling Workshop | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Landscape and Language: Methods and Practices for Field Research | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Management and Communication of Tourist Resources in Italy | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Plastics and Waste: Environmental History to Breed a Culture of Sustainability | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Urban and Regional Tourist Trails | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week |
Prerequisites for all the curricula
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Data, Web and Digital Content | 6 | 40 | Italian | INF/01 |
| Fundamentals of Linguistics | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 L-LIN/01 |
| International Organisation | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Human and Regional Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 24 credits (12 + 12 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Fundamentals of Economics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| Comparative Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/03 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Private International Family Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/05 |
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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 18 credits (9 + 9 credits) by choosing two of the Culture options (corresponding to 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/21 |
| Private International Family Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/13 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | |
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Not specified period
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Third year Language courses - Students must follow the third year (12 + 12 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 | |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 | |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 | |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 | |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | ||
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture course options. That means they must take the second year exam of the Culture courses started in their second year. For the order in which the exams must be taken please see to the relevant section (course progression requirements)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Cultural Studies | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/11 | |
| Anglophone Cultural Studies Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 | |
| Arab Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/21 | |
| English Cultural Studies Ii | 6 | 40 | English | L-LIN/10 | |
| 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 | |
| Hispanic American Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/06 | |
| Indian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/19 | |
| Japanese Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
| Spanish Culture Ii | 6 | 40 | Spanish | L-LIN/05 |
- 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 | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/14 | |
| Contemporary European History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 | |
| Geography of Migrations and the Third Sector | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/02 | |
| 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 | |
| North American History and Institutions | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First week
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Activity Planning and Coordination for Students from Abroad | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Coping the Challenges and Cross-Cultural Issues of International Development Cooperation Project | 3 | 20 | English | |
| Interculturality and Comparative Protection of Human Rights | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Linguistic and Cultural Mediation in Healthcare Environments | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Socio-Cultural Planning for the Non-Profit Sector | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Talking Justice: an Introduction to Legal Language from a Cultural Perspective | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Work Placements, Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- During their second or third year, students must obtain 3 credits for a professional workshop to be chosen among the available curricular options
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Planning and Coordination for Students from Abroad | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Coping the Challenges and Cross-Cultural Issues of International Development Cooperation Project | 3 | 20 | English | First week | |
| Interculturality and Comparative Protection of Human Rights | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Linguistic and Cultural Mediation in Healthcare Environments | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Socio-Cultural Planning for the Non-Profit Sector | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Talking Justice: an Introduction to Legal Language from a Cultural Perspective | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week |
Prerequisites for all the curricula
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Italian for Foreign Students I and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| General Linguistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/01 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Italian Culture for Foreign Students I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
| Sociology of Cultural Processes | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 24 credits (12 + 12 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian I and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish I and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Italian for Foreign Students Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Fundamentals of Economics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Italian Culture for Foreign Students Ii | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/21 |
| English Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | English | Over several sessions | L-LIN/12 |
| French Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Ii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Ii and Mediaition | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 9 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 | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Italian for Foreign Students Iii and Mediation | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/12 |
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | |
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Law and Interculturality | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/02 |
| Tourism Geography | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-GGR/01 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Places and Representations of Contemporary Italy | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-FIL-LET/11 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Third year Language courses - Students must complete the third year (12 credits) of one of the two languages chosen in the first year from the following subjects:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/21 | |
| English Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | English | L-LIN/12 | |
| French Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | French | L-LIN/04 | |
| German Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | German | L-LIN/14 | |
| Hindi Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | L-OR/19 | ||
| Japanese Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian Iii and Mediation | 12 | 80 | Italian | L-LIN/21 | |
| Spanish Iii and Mediaition | 12 | 80 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must obtain 9 credits by choosing a Culture option corresponding to one of the two foreign languages chosen... For information on the order of in which the options must be taken please see the relevant section (course progression requirements)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-OR/19 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
- Students must obtain 6 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Francophone Cultures I | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/03 |
| German Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/13 |
| Japanese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/22 |
| Russian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/21 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Anglophone Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| Arab Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/12 |
| Chinese Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/21 |
| English Cultural Studies I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/10 |
| French Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/03 |
| Hispanic American Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/06 |
| Indian Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-OR/19 |
| Spanish Culture I | 9 | 60 | Italian | L-LIN/05 |
First week
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Active Citizenship Education in Italy | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Professional Writing Workshop: Basic Tools for Non-Italian Speaking Students | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Work Placements, Internships | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- During their second or third year, students must obtain 3 credits for a professional workshop to be chosen among the available curricular options
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Citizenship Education in Italy | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week | |
| Professional Writing Workshop: Basic Tools for Non-Italian Speaking Students | 3 | 20 | Italian | First week |
Prerequisites for all the curricula
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
In order to sit for exams of subsequent programme years (e.g. Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exam of the previous programme year (Language I or Culture I).
As regards the choice of culture courses, please note that:
1. French language students may choose between French culture and Francophone cultures. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
2. English language students may choose Anglophone cultural studies I or English cultural studies I as first culture course. Those who opted for Anglophone cultural studies I may choose Anglophone cultural studies II as second culture course, whereas those who opted for English cultural studies I may choose between English cultural studies II or Anglo-American cultural studies as second culture course.
3. Spanish language students may choose between Hispanic American culture I and Spanish culture. This choice must be maintained for the duration of the degree programme.
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Location
Milan
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Erasmus and international mobility tutor
Study plan tutor
Internship tutor
Seminar and workshop tutor
University and programme transfer tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- Disability and SLD
Prof. Paolo Caponi (coordinatore) - Part-time students
Prof.ssa Giovanna Mapelli - Course Administration Office
Piazza Indro Montanelli 1 - 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (MI) Italia - Student Office
Via S. Sofia 9/1 - 20122 Milano (MI) Italia
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/segreterie-informastudenti - Academic recognition of workshops and extra-curricular activities
Prof.ssa Bettina Mottura (coordinatore) - Erasmus programme and international mobility
Prof. Fabio Mollica (coordinatore) - Work experience placement
Dott.ssa Lucia Berti - Transfers and second degrees
Prof.ssa Silvia Cassamagnaghi
The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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Guidance:
Admission, ranking and enrolment
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