Theatre, Arts, Literatures. International Studies in Intermediality

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Theatre, Arts, Literatures. International Studies in Intermediality
Course sheet
A.Y. 2025/2026
Master programme
LM-37/65 R - Lingue e letterature moderne europee e americane/Scienze dello spettacolo e produzione multimediale
Master programme
120
ECTS
Access
Open with entry requirements examination
2
Years
Course location
Milan
Language
Italian, English
TAL (Theatre, Arts, Literature: International Studies in Intermediality) is a unique, interdisciplinary, open access Master?s Degree course, unique in the Italian academic landscape. The course has a strong national and international appeal and is designed to train professionals for careers in theatres, cultural research and study centres, and cultural promotion organisations, working closely with museums, libraries, archives and multimedia design agencies in Italy and abroad. The course integrates advanced methodological, theoretical and critical training in foreign literatures and languages (skills developed in LM-37 - MODERN EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE) with specialised qualifications in artistic disciplines, live performance and/or multimedia production (skills developed in LM-65 - PERFORMING ARTS AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION). In addition to offering courses in Italian and English, TAL also provides the opportunity to choose courses delivered in other major European languages and offers the possibility to complete Italian-taught courses in English. As the first interclass degree combining LM-37 and LM-65, it is also the first Master's Degree in Italy designed to equip professionals with advanced language skills as well as expertise applicable to research and cultural promotion. Specifically, TAL is designed to equip students with methodological, theoretical and practical expertise in the humanities, with a specific focus on live performance, art and literature. Through a structured two-year curriculum, the course aims to develop advanced communication skills in at least two languages, preparing graduates for leadership roles in the cultural sector.
Graduates will have the skills to enter national and international professional contexts. Their excellent command of English, Italian and/or another foreign language will ensure roles in cultural and artistic events.
Graduates wishing to continue their academic career will be well-prepared for doctoral programmes in linguistic-literary or performing arts disciplines.

The main career opportunities for graduates are as follows:

Organisers and collaborators for public and private theatre organisations:
- Role in a work context: positions of significant responsibility in enhancing theatre programming, organising and managing events, companies, festivals, and stage productions (mise en espace).
- Skills associated with the role: advanced historical-theatrical expertise, strong communication and presentation skills (including proficiency in English), and in-depth knowledge of production processes in the performing arts.
- Career opportunities: public and private theatres, foundations, theatre companies, and production companies, multimedia performance companies.

Editorial collaborator and consultant for the editing of specialist texts:
- Role in a work context: key player in designing editorial projects and preparing texts for publication, with a strong focus on projects where linguistic and translation elements are crucial.
- Skills: advanced linguistic knowledge, strong expressive and communication skills in foreign languages, and high-level historical-critical expertise in text analysis and reinterpretation.
- Career opportunities: specialist publishing houses, companies operating in the cultural and publishing industries (including multimedia), as well as in the field of linguistic and intercultural training for professionals.

Consultants and experts in live performance:
- Role in a work context: positions of significant responsibility, such as coordinator and manager in the preservation and promotion of theatrical and performance heritage.
- Skills associated with the role: in-depth knowledge of historical-critical methodologies for studying performance, expertise in the analysis and classification of sources, and theoretical and practical understanding of managing historical-theatrical heritage.
The degree program offers its students specific study program opportunities within the Erasmus+ Program.
For each destination, outgoing Erasmus students can undertake stays ranging from 5 to 10 months. During these stays, students can attend courses and take exams that will be recognized as an integral part of their study plan for obtaining their degree. They can also combine these activities with research for the preparation of their master's thesis, with the work being recognized within the credits covered by the Erasmus grant.

Each year, all the educational activities provided by the program are presented to interested students by the Erasmus coordinator of the degree program during a dedicated informational meeting. The academic data and information necessary for completing the Learning Agreement are also compiled in specific information sheets published on the Erasmus page of the Faculty of Humanities (https://www.unimi.it/it/internazionale/studiare-allestero/partire-con-erasmus/come-partecipare/erasmus-aree/erasmus-studi-umanistici).

For incoming Erasmus students, the degree program ensures the opportunity to attend all the courses offered in the academic curriculum and strives to accommodate the requirements of their home universities.

Additionally, many partner universities participate in faculty exchanges (Erasmus staff mobility), enabling our professors to spend time abroad and foreign colleagues to visit and teach at our institution.
Attendance is strongly recommended for the lessons. Attendance is mandatory for labs and internships.
Enrolment
Admission to the TAL Master's Degree is open to all students who hold a first level degree or equivalent foreign qualification, provided that, in addition to the degree, candidates meet certain minimum requirements listed below. Graduates with degrees in the classes listed below, as well as those in the corresponding classes of Ministerial Decree 509/99 or the Ministerial Decrees of 16 March 2007, may be admitted to the TAL Master's Degree:

Classe L-1 (SCIENZE DEI BENI CULTURALI);
Classe L-3 (LAUREE IN DISCIPLINE DELLE ARTI FIGURATIVE, DELLA MUSICA, DELLO SPETTACOLO E DELLA MODA);
Classe L-5 (FILOSOFIA);
Classe L-10 (LETTERE);
Classe L-11 (LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE);
Classe L-12 (MEDIAZIONE LINGUISTICA E CULTURALE);
Classe L-20 (SCIENZE UMANISTICHE PER LA COMUNICAZIONE);
Classe L-42 (STORIA).

In addition, for all the undergraduate programmes mentioned above, candidates must have earned a total of at least 27 ECTS credits in the following Scientific Disciplinary Areas:

- at least 9 ECTS credits in a modern literature, for example:
FIL-LET/10 (Italian literature);
L-FIL-LET/11 (Contemporary Italian literature);
L-FIL-LET/14 (Literary criticism and comparative literatures);
L-LIN/03 (French literature);
L-LIN/05 (Spanish literature);
L-LIN/06 (Spanish and Latin American languages and literatures);
L-LIN/08 (Portuguese and Brazilian literature);
L-LIN/10 (English literature);
L-LIN/11 (Anglo-American languages and literatures);
L-LIN/13 (German literature);
L-LIN/15 (Nordic languages and literatures);
L-LIN/21 (Slavic languages and literatures)

- at least 9 ECTS credits in an artistic, literary, or philosophical discipline within the theatrical field:
L-ART/05 (Performing Arts);
L-LIN/03 (Teaching related to French Theatre);
L-LIN/05 (Teaching related to Spanish Theatre);
L-LIN/10 (Teaching related to English Theatre);
L-LIN/13 (Teaching related to German Theatre);
L-LIN/21 (Teaching related to Russian Theatre);
M-FIL/04 (Aesthetics).

In order to be admitted to the Master's programme students must also have a proven knowledge of English at a minimum level of B2. Students who have graduated in class L-11 (Modern Languages and Cultures) or class L-12 (Linguistic and Cultural Mediation) are exempt from the English Language Certificate.
For other degree classes, the level of English at B2 level will be assessed by the University's Language Centre (SLAM) during the admission process in the following ways:
- a language certificate, obtained no more than three years ago, at level B2 or above (the list of language certificates recognised by the University can be found on the website: https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39267/). The certificate must be uploaded during the admission procedure;
- a B2 level of English obtained during a degree course at the University of Milan through the University Language Centre (SLAM), including certificates validated during the undergraduate course. Certificates obtained within four years prior to the application date will be considered valid. Verification is automatic and there is no need to upload certificates;
- an entrance test organised by the SLAM Centre according to the timetable published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39267/. All applicants who do not present a valid certificate or who do not meet the required level will be invited to take the test as part of the admission procedure.
If the candidate fails to take or pass the test, they must obtain one of the recognised certificates (https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39322/) and send it to the SLAM Centre through the Informastudenti service within 31 December 2025 (https://www.unimi.it/it/node/39267/).
If the requirement is not met within the deadline, the candidate will not be admitted to the Master's programme and will not have access to any further tests. Italian language certificates at B1 level must be uploaded by candidates during the admission process.

Furthermore, Italian proficiency at a B1 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a requisite for admission.
This level is assessed by the University Language Centre (SLAM) during the admissions process in any of the following ways:
- An Italian language certificate attesting to a B1 level or higher issued no more than three years before the date of submission. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349. The certificate must be uploaded during the application process;
- Italian level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349. Those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the entry test.
If the applicant does not take or does not pass the entry test, he or she must obtain, by private means, Italian language certification recognized by the University (list of recognized certifications at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/349) and submit it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service no later than the deadline set by the degree course (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/46371). If the Italian language requisite has not been satisfied by said deadline, the applicant will not be admitted to the Master's programme and will not be able to sit for any further tests.

Methods of verification
The admission requirements will be verified by a special commission appointed by the programme.
Candidates who do not meet the above curricular requirements will be required to attend an interview on teams (see the notice on the programme website https://tal.cdl.unimi.it for the interview dates). All communication in this regard will be sent by the selection board to individual candidates by email.
For students with an overseas undergraduate degree, a specific and individual assessment of the requirements will be carried out, taking into account both the consistency of the previous academic background with the programme and the requirements listed above. All communication in this regard will be sent by the Evaluation Committee to individual candidates by e-mail.
To be admitted for the academic year 2025-26, candidates must meet all the admission requirements (degree, any individual exams, knowledge of English/Italian) by 31 December 2025. The admission requirements ensure that students have the necessary knowledge and skills to complete the programme (see Academic Regulations).

For students transferring from other Master's programmes, the guidelines set out in the minimum requirements above apply.

Admission

Application for admission: from 13/03/2025 to 25/08/2025

Application for matriculation: from 07/04/2025 to 15/01/2026


Attachments and documents

Admission notice


Notice

The admission notice is available only in Italian as the programme is offered in Italian. Students wishing to enrol must be proficient in Italian.

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Programme description and courses list
Compulsory
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Aesthetics and Performance Languages in Live Art 9 60 Italian Second semester M-FIL/05
British and Irish Theatre and Performance 9 60 English First semester L-LIN/10
Contemporary Italian Theatre 9 60 Italian First semester L-ART/05
English Language 9 60 English year L-LIN/12
History of Contemporary Art 9 60 Italian Second semester L-ART/03
Intermedia Theory 6 40 English Second semester L-FIL-LET/14
Workshop 1 3 20 Italian Open sessions
Optional activities and study plan rules
a - The courses in the first year are identical for both classifications (LM-37 and LM-65).
Choose one Theatre and performance course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
French Theatre and Performance 9 60 Italian Second semester L-LIN/03
German Theatre and Performance 9 60 German First semester L-LIN/10 L-LIN/13
Hispano-American Theatre and Performance 9 60 Italian First semester L-LIN/06
Russian Theatre and Performance 9 60 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Scandinavian Theatre and Performance 9 60 English First semester L-LIN/10 L-LIN/15
Spanish Theatre and Performance 9 60 Spanish First semester L-LIN/05
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
Compulsory
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Comparative Theatre Studies 6 40 English L-ART/05
Traineeship 6 0 Italian Open sessions
Ma Degree Examination 21 0 Italian Open sessions
Optional activities and study plan rules
b1 - 2nd YEAR - LM-37 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE EUROPEE E AMERICANE

Choose one Literature course for 9 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Literature, Arts, Media (Anglo-American) 9 60 English L-LIN/11
Literature, Arts, Media (British) 9 60 English L-LIN/10
Literature, Arts, Media (French) 9 60 French L-LIN/03
Literature, Arts, Media (German) 9 60 German L-LIN/13
Literature, Arts, Media (Hispano-American) 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/06
Literature, Arts, Media (Italian) 9 60 Italian L-FIL-LET/11
Literature, Arts, Media (Portoguese) 9 60 Portuguese L-LIN/08
Literature, Arts, Media (Russian) 9 60 Italian L-LIN/21
Literature, Arts, Media (Scandinavian) 9 60 Italian L-LIN/15
Literature, Arts, Media (Spanish) 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/05
b2 - Choose one Language course for 9 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
French Language 9 60 French year L-LIN/04
German Language 9 60 German year L-LIN/14
Portoguese Language 9 60 Portuguese year L-LIN/09
Russian Language 9 60 Italian year L-LIN/21
Scandinavian Languages 9 60 Italian year L-LIN/15
Spanish Language 9 60 Spanish year L-LIN/07
c1 - 2nd YEAR - LM-65 SCIENZE DELLO SPETTACOLO E PRODUZIONE MULTIMEDIALE
Choose one Literature course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Literature, Arts, Media (Anglo-American) 9 60 English L-LIN/11
Literature, Arts, Media (British) 9 60 English L-LIN/10
Literature, Arts, Media (French) 9 60 French L-LIN/03
Literature, Arts, Media (German) 9 60 German L-LIN/13
Literature, Arts, Media (Hispano-American) 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/06
Literature, Arts, Media (Italian) 9 60 Italian L-FIL-LET/11
Literature, Arts, Media (Portoguese) 9 60 Portuguese L-LIN/08
Literature, Arts, Media (Russian) 9 60 Italian L-LIN/21
Literature, Arts, Media (Scandinavian) 9 60 Italian L-LIN/15
Literature, Arts, Media (Spanish) 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/05
c2 - Choose one Theatre and Performance course for 6 ECTS from the following ones.
The choice of the Theatre and Performance course must be from a different language area than the exam already taken.
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
French Theatre and Performance 9 60 Italian Second semester L-LIN/03
German Theatre and Performance 9 60 German First semester L-LIN/10 L-LIN/13
Hispano-American Theatre and Performance 9 60 Italian First semester L-LIN/06
Russian Theatre and Performance 9 60 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Spanish Theatre and Performance 9 60 Spanish First semester L-LIN/05
c3 - Choose one course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Dance History 9 60 Italian L-ART/05
Film Production and Media Industries 9 60 English L-ART/06
Multimedia Dramaturgy 9 60 Italian L-ART/05
d - Students have 9 CFU which they can use freely in one of the following ways:
- a 9 ECTS course chosen from those offered across the various faculties of the University of Milan;
- a 6 ECTS course plus 3 ECTS to be added to one of the 6 ECTS courses already included in the study plan;
- 3 + 3 + 3 ECTS to be added to three of the 6 ECTS courses already included in the study plan.
There are no propaedeuticies.
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Milan
Course locations
Piazza S. Alessandro, 1; Via S. Sofia, 9; Via Festa del Perdono, 3; Via Noto, 6
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