Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation (Classe LM-38)-Enrolled from 2011/12 Academic Year Until 2021/22 Academic Year

area Scienze della Mediazione Linguistica e Culturale
Master programme
A.Y. 2021/2022
LM-38 - Lingue moderne per la comunicazione e la cooperazione internazionale (EN)
Master programme
120
ECTS
Access
Open with entry requirements examination
2
Years
Milano
Italian
International title
Double Degree
The post-graduate degree course in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Co-operation aims to provide specialized training for language mediators and to hone their language skills and cultural expertise though the wide range of language and culture courses offered. Students will also develop carefully selected skills in the fields of law, economics, sociology, psychology and anthropology, all essential to develop highly qualified professionals in the sphere of Intercultural communication and international cooperation.
In an international perspective, thanks to the advanced skills and knowledge acquired, will graduates will be well-placed to find positions, and fill high responsibility posts, within international institutions and bodies, in both the public and corporate spheres. Opportunities also exist in the directorates of international bodies and in international cooperation and development organisations. Their advanced and highly specific skill set means they are ideally placed to work with bodies and organizations directly involved in the processes of cultural, linguistic, economic and social integration, where it is crucial to understand the need to protect immigrants' languages and other core issues of integration, especially in the light of European Union language policies. Graduates will also find places in teaching. This degree course trains graduates to understand the issues related to the dynamics of intercultural and interethnic relations in such sectors as public and private companies, public institutions, cultural organisations, environmental agencies, tourist boards, publishing and journalism. To sum up, graduates will acquire the ability to apply their expertise in communication and information in contexts in which it essential to have a thorough grounding in the multicultural issues involved in the processes affecting contemporary societies, particularly at an international level.

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Per poter accedere al corso di laurea magistrale in Lingue e culture per la comunicazione e la cooperazione internazionale gli studenti dovranno a) essere in possesso dei requisiti curricolari minimi sotto indicati e b) superare un test di verifica delle competenze. Solo gli studenti in possesso dei requisiti curriculari minimi e che abbiano conseguito 147 CFU entro il termine per la presentazione della domanda di ammissione potranno accedere al test di verifica delle competenze.

Requisiti minimi per l'accesso
a) per studenti provenienti dalla classe L-12,

per essere ammessi al curriculum "Integrazione e comunicazione interculturale per istituzioni e imprese", si propongono quali requisiti minimi i seguenti 60 CFU:
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in una Lingua;
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in un'altra Lingua;
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) nelle due corrispondenti Letterature e Culture;
- 6 CFU acquisiti in un SSD previsto dalla tabella della classe L-12.

per essere ammessi al curriculum "Italiano L2 per l'integrazione e la comunicazione interculturale", si propongono quali requisiti minimi i seguenti 72 CFU:
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in una Lingua straniera + 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) nella corrispondente Letteratura e Cultura;
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in Lingua italiana + 12 CFU nella corrispondente Letteratura e Cultura;
- 6 CFU acquisiti in un SSD previsto dalla tabella della classe L-12.

b) per studenti non provenienti dalla classe L-12,

per essere ammessi al curriculum "Integrazione e comunicazione interculturale per istituzioni e imprese", si propongono quali requisiti minimi i seguenti 90 CFU:
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in una Lingua;
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in un'altra Lingua;
- 18 + 18 CFU (= 4 annualità) nelle due corrispondenti Letterature e Culture;
- 18 CFU acquisiti in uno o più settori scientifico-disciplinari previsti dalla tabella della classe L-12.

per essere ammessi al curriculum "Italiano L2 per l'integrazione e la comunicazione interculturale", si propongono quali requisiti minimi i seguenti 90 CFU:
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in una Lingua straniera + 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) nella corrispondente Letteratura e Cultura ;
- 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) in Lingua italiana + 18 CFU (= 2 annualità) nella corrispondente Letteratura e Cultura;
- 18 CFU acquisiti in uno o più settori scientifico-disciplinari previsti dalla tabella della classe L-12.

La tabella della classe L-12 è consultabile sul sito del corso di laurea, alla sezione "Iscriversi" (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi).

Per l'anno accademico 2021-2022 le lingue attivate sono le seguenti: arabo, cinese, francese, giapponese, hindi, inglese, italiano (solo per studenti di lingua madre non italiana), russo, spagnolo, tedesco.

Test di verifica delle competenze
Oltre ai requisiti curriculari, gli studenti che intendono iscriversi al corso di laurea magistrale in Lingue e culture per la comunicazione e la cooperazione internazionale dovranno dimostrare di essere in possesso di conoscenze nelle lingue di studio adeguate a seguire con profitto gli insegnamenti avanzati previsti dal corso di laurea magistrale.

Si ricorda che le lingue devono obbligatoriamente essere scelte fra quelle studiate nel corso di studi precedente. Ulteriori indicazioni pratiche riguardo il test d'accesso sono fornite più sotto alla sezione 'Modalità di accesso'.

A tal fine tutti i candidati (con l'eccezione dei candidati non comunitari residenti all'estero richiedenti visto per studio) dovranno sostenere un test in ciascuna delle due lingue di specializzazione.

Gli studenti di lingua madre non italiana che intendono seguire il curriculum Italiano L2 dovranno scegliere, oltre all'italiano, una seconda lingua, e dovranno essere in possesso dei requisiti curriculari per entrambe.

I candidati non comunitari residenti all'estero richiedenti visto per studio sono esonerati dal test; la valutazione dell'adeguatezza delle competenze pregresse sarà fatta in base ai titoli.

Modalità di accesso
Per le date di apertura e chiusura delle ammissioni e delle immatricolazioni si veda il sito del corso.

Possono presentare domanda di ammissione tutti coloro che risultino essere in possesso dei requisiti curriculari, o che prevedano di conseguirli entro il 31 dicembre 2021, compresi i laureandi di questo o altro ateneo, purché conseguano la laurea entro tale data. Non è possibile colmare eventuali lacune nei requisiti curriculari successivamente al 31 dicembre.

I candidati dovranno obbligatoriamente allegare alla domanda online la documentazione relativa al titolo di studio e agli esami sostenuti, nonché a quelli ancora da sostenere. Per i laureandi e laureati di questo Ateneo tale documentazione sarà acquisita d'ufficio.

Per i candidati internazionali i documenti potranno essere prodotti in inglese, francese, spagnolo, tedesco, mentre i documenti redatti in altra lingua dovranno essere tradotti in italiano.

Per i candidati in possesso dei titoli richiesti, la valutazione dei requisiti curriculari sarà effettuata da un'apposita commissione esaminatrice designata dal Collegio Didattico. La commissione si riunirà con cadenza periodica al fine di fornire risposte tempestive, soprattutto in merito alla possibile esistenza di lacune curriculari che possano pregiudicare l'ammissione, allo scopo di consentire ai candidati di colmarle in tempo utile.

Saranno valutati esclusivamente i titoli e le autocertificazioni presentati attraverso la normale procedura di richiesta di ammissione. Sul sito del corso di laurea, alla voce "Iscriversi" (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi), sono presenti informazioni utili per un'autovalutazione preliminare dei requisiti.

ATTENZIONE: L'accesso al corso è subordinato al superamento di un test di verifica delle competenze nelle due lingue di specializzazione.

Solo i candidati non comunitari residenti all'estero richiedenti visto per studio sono esonerati dal test. Per questi candidati la valutazione sarà effettuata esclusivamente sulla base dei titoli.

Gli studenti di lingua madre non italiana residenti in Italia che richiedono l'ammissione al curriculum di Italiano L2 dovranno scegliere, oltre all'italiano, una seconda lingua per la quale siano in possesso dei requisiti curriculari e sostenere il test d'ingresso in entrambe le lingue.

Sono ammessi al test di verifica delle competenze linguistiche esclusivamente gli studenti che, alla data di chiusura delle ammissioni, abbiano conseguito almeno 147 CFU del piano di studio della laurea triennale (esclusi eventuali crediti 'fuori piano') e che, alla data del test, siano in possesso dei requisiti minimi per l'accesso descritti nella sezione "Conoscenze per l'accesso" (vedi sopra).

Data del test
Il test si svolgerà il 2 settembre 2021.

I candidati che soddisfino tutti i requisiti entro i termini di presentazione della domanda devono obbligatoriamente sostenere il test di verifica delle competenze linguistiche il 2 settembre 2021 (con possibile proseguimento, se necessario in base al numero dei candidati, il giorno successivo). Per le modalità di svolgimento del test si rimanda al bando.

Per i dettagli relativi alle competenze specifiche richieste per ciascuna lingua e ai relativi test di verifica si rimanda al sito del corso di studi, nella sezione "Iscriversi" (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi).

Esiti del test
Gli esiti del test saranno pubblicati sul sito del corso di studi, sezione "Iscriversi" (https://lin.cdl.unimi.it/it/iscriversi).

Trasferimenti e seconde lauree
Tutti gli studenti che intendono fare richiesta di trasferimento devono essere in possesso dei requisiti curriculari di ammissione e sostenere il test di verifica delle competenze, anche se provenienti da una LM-38. I medesimi obblighi valgono per gli studenti già in possesso di titolo di laurea magistrale che intendono conseguire una seconda laurea. Per le procedure da seguire per le richieste di trasferimento e per le seconde lauree si rinvia alle indicazioni della Segreteria Studenti.
Within the framework of the Erasmus programme, 58 exchange agreements are in place, covering 19 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Rumania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, plus Switzerland, which participates in the Erasmus + programme as a partner country. Additionally, Erasmus traineeship agreements have also been signed with companies and institutions in some of the above-mentioned countries.

Additionally, a number of exchange agreements are in place with partner universities in non-European countries. Under these agreements, students have the opportunity to attend classes and take exams at partner institutions. Such activities and exam results may be validated in full or in part, with the corresponding credits concurring to fulfil the requirements for the attainment of the degree. Courses are typically offered in the areas of languages and the humanities, and are available in the following partner institutions:

- ARGENTINA: Universidad Nacional de Villa María (Córdoba); Universidad Nacional de La Plata (La Plata)
- CHINA: Liaoning Normal University
- COLOMBIA: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá)
- CUBA: Universidad de Oriente (Santiago de Cuba)
- INDIA: Manipal (Karnataka)
- JAPAN: Doshisha University (Kyoto), Meiji University (Tokyo), Waseda University (Tokyo), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Ibaraki Christian University
- MEXICO: Universidad de Guadalajara (Guadalajara), Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana (Città del Messico), UNAM - Universidad Autonoma de Mexico
- RUSSIAN FEDERATION: LUNN - Linguistic University (Ni nij Novgorod), Novosibirsk Pedagogical State University (Novosibirsk), Istituto Pu kin (Mosca), RGGU (RSUH) Russian Universities for the Humanities (Mosca), MGPU Moscow Pedagogical University (Mosca), HSE High School of Economics (Mosca)

Besides the Erasmus exchange agreements, the Course also has one double degree program in place whereby participating students earn degrees from both institutions:

Joint degree with the MA programme in "Russia and Europe: linguistic and cultural interaction" offered by the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) in Moscow. UNIMI students accepted in the programme spend the second year of their course at RSUH, while Russian students spend their second and third terms at UNIMI; students who successfully complete the prescribed courses laid out in the joint degree agreement are awarded degrees by both universities. For further information please contact Prof. Paola Cotta Ramusino (paola.cottaramusino@unimi.it).
La frequenza è fortemente consigliata.

Courses list

year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Italian for Foreign Students I 9 60 Italian L-FIL-LET/12
Optional
Arabic I 9 60 Italian L-OR/12
Chinese I 9 60 Italian L-OR/21
English I 9 60 English L-LIN/12
French I 9 60 French L-LIN/04
German I 9 60 German L-LIN/14
Hindi I 9 60 Italian L-OR/19
Japanese I 9 60 Italian L-OR/22
Russian I 9 60 Russian L-LIN/21
Spanish I 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/07
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Cultural Geography 6 40 Italian M-GGR/01
Transcultural Psychology 6 40 Italian M-PSI/05
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Information Technology 6 40 Italian INF/01
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 18 credits (9+9 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Arabic I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/12
Chinese I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/21
English I 9 60 English year L-LIN/12
French I 9 60 French year L-LIN/04
German I 9 60 German year L-LIN/14
Hindi I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/19
Japanese I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/22
Russian I 9 60 Russian year L-LIN/21
Spanish I 9 60 Spanish year L-LIN/07
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture options corresponding to one of the foreign languages chosen, from those listed. For the order in which they must be studied, please see the appropriate section (course progression requirements).
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Anglo-American Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/10
Arab Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Chinese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/06
English Culture I 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/10
Francophone Cultures I 6 40 French First semester L-LIN/03
French Culture I 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/03
German Culture I 6 40 Italian First semester L-LIN/13
Indian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/19
Japanese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
Russian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture I 6 40 Spanish Second semester L-LIN/05
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Cultural Geography 6 40 Italian First semester M-GGR/01
Transcultural Psychology 6 40 Italian First semester M-PSI/05
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Arabic Ii 9 60 Italian L-OR/12
Chinese Ii 9 60 L-OR/21
English Ii 9 60 English L-LIN/12
French Ii 9 60 French L-LIN/04
German Ii 9 60 German L-LIN/14
Hindi Ii 9 60 Italian L-OR/19
Japanese Ii 9 60 Italian L-OR/22
Russian Ii 9 60 Russian L-LIN/21
Spanish Ii 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/07
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Anglo-American Cultures Ii 6 40 English L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures Ii 6 40 English L-LIN/10
Comparative Social Systems 9 60 Italian SPS/07
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/06
Francophone Cultures Ii 6 40 French L-LIN/03
German Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-LIN/13
Hindi Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/19
North American History and Institutions 6 40 Italian SPS/05
Spanish Specialised Translation 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/07
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Literary Culture and Media Studies 6 40 Italian L-FIL-LET/11
Optional
Arab Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/12
Arabic Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/12
Chinese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/21
Chinese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/21
Contemporary European History 6 40 Italian M-STO/04
Cultural Anthropology (advanced) 6 40 Italian M-DEA/01
English Culture Ii 6 40 English L-LIN/10
English Specialised Translation 6 40 English L-LIN/12
French Culture Ii 6 40 French L-LIN/03
French Specialised Translation 6 40 French L-LIN/04
German Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-LIN/14
History of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth 6 40 Italian M-STO/04
History of Slavic Countries 6 40 Italian M-STO/03
History of Spain and Latin America 6 40 Italian M-STO/02
Indian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/19
International Humanitarian Law 9 60 Italian IUS/13
Japanese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/22
Japanese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/22
Russian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-LIN/21
Russian Specialised Translation 6 40 Russian L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture Ii 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/05
Second trimester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
History and Institutions of Islamic Countries 6 40 Italian SPS/14
Sociology of Migration 6 40 Italian SPS/10
Third trimester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
African History and Institutions 6 40 English SPS/13
Asian History and Institutions 6 40 Italian SPS/14
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 24 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Second year Language courses - Students must complete the second year (9 credits) of one of the language options listed and chosen in the first year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Arabic Ii 9 60 Italian year L-OR/12
Chinese Ii 9 60 year L-OR/21
English Ii 9 60 English year L-LIN/12
French Ii 9 60 French year L-LIN/04
German Ii 9 60 German year L-LIN/14
Hindi Ii 9 60 Italian year L-OR/19
Japanese Ii 9 60 Italian year L-OR/22
Russian Ii 9 60 Russian year L-LIN/21
Spanish Ii 9 60 Spanish year L-LIN/07
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture options or specialised translation corresponding to one of the two foreign languages chosen. As regards Culture, students can complete the second year of the Culture option chosen in the first year or the first year of the Culture option corresponding to the other foreign language. For information on the order in which the options must be taken please see the relevant section
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Anglo-American Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/11
Anglo-American Cultures Ii 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/10
Anglophone Cultures Ii 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/10
Arab Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Arab Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Arabic Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Chinese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
Chinese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
Chinese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/06
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/06
English Culture I 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/10
English Culture Ii 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/10
English Specialised Translation 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/12
Francophone Cultures I 6 40 French First semester L-LIN/03
Francophone Cultures Ii 6 40 French First semester L-LIN/03
French Culture I 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/03
French Culture Ii 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/03
French Specialised Translation 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/04
German Culture I 6 40 Italian First semester L-LIN/13
German Culture Ii 6 40 Italian First semester L-LIN/13
German Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/14
Hindi Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian First semester L-OR/19
Indian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/19
Indian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/19
Japanese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
Japanese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
Japanese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
Russian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Russian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Russian Specialised Translation 6 40 Russian Second semester L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture I 6 40 Spanish Second semester L-LIN/05
Spanish Culture Ii 6 40 Spanish Second semester L-LIN/05
Spanish Specialised Translation 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/07
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects. The History option must as a rule correspond to one of the language/culture areas chosen and must not repeat an option previously chosen in the three-year degree course
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
African History and Institutions 6 40 English Third trimester SPS/13
Asian History and Institutions 6 40 Italian Third trimester SPS/14
Contemporary European History 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/04
Cultural Anthropology (advanced) 6 40 Italian Second semester M-DEA/01
History and Institutions of Islamic Countries 6 40 Italian Second trimester SPS/14
History of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/04
History of Slavic Countries 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/03
History of Spain and Latin America 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/02
North American History and Institutions 6 40 Italian First semester SPS/05
Sociology of Migration 6 40 Italian Second trimester SPS/10
- Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Comparative Social Systems 9 60 Italian First semester SPS/07
International Humanitarian Law 9 60 Italian Second semester IUS/13
- Students must obtain 9 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Anglo-American Cultures I 6 40 English L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures I 6 40 English L-LIN/10
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/06
Francophone Cultures I 6 40 French L-LIN/03
German Culture I 6 40 Italian L-LIN/13
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Arab Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/12
Businesses and Multicultural and Intercultural Marketing 3 20 Italian
Career Orientation Workshop "marketing, Crm and Social Media" 3 20 Italian
Chinese Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/21
Communicating Citizenship. Models and Methods for Simplifying Administrative Language: from Paper to the World Wide Web 3 20 Italian
Communication Studies, from Public Relations to Digital Scenarios. Roles and Opportunities... 3 20 Italian
Coping the Challenges and Cross-Cultural Issues of International Development Cooperation Projects 3 20 English
English Culture I 6 40 English L-LIN/10
French Culture I 6 40 French L-LIN/03
Hebrew Language and Culture 9 60 Italian L-OR/08
Idea Lab: Concept Workshop, Copy Writing and Brand Storytelling 3 20 Italian
Indian Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/19
Intercultural Integration in Corporate Settings 3 20 Italian
Japanese Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/22
Korean Language and Culture 9 60 Italian L-OR/22
Language and Intercultural Facilitator in the School System 3 20 Italian
Literary Translation for Intercultural Mediation in Romance Languages 3 20 Italian
Management and Communication of Tourist Resources in Italy 3 20 Italian
Mediation and Gender Equality: Contexts, Reflections, Actions 3 20 Italian
Methods and Practices for the Teaching of Italian a L2 3 20 Italian
Page Layout and Bookbinding Techniques for Independent Publishing 3 20 Italian
Russian Culture I 6 40 Italian L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture I 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/05
The Principles of Ethnopsychiatry and Transcultural Clinical Services for Operators in a Global World 3 20 Italian
The Regulation and Negotiation of Intellectual Property Rights 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 and Internships 6 0 Italian
In their first year students choose two languages and their respective cultures, which they will study for the two years of the degree course. To sit the exams of the following year (Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exams of the preceding year (Language I or Culture I).

As regards the choice of the Culture components, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
2. Students of English language can choose between Anglo-American Culture, Anglophone cultures and British culture . This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
3. Students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries. The choice must be made in the first year and maintained for the two years of the degree course.
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Arabic I 9 60 Italian L-OR/12
Chinese I 9 60 Italian L-OR/21
English I 9 60 English L-LIN/12
French I 9 60 French L-LIN/04
German I 9 60 German L-LIN/14
Hindi I 9 60 Italian L-OR/19
Japanese I 9 60 Italian L-OR/22
Russian I 9 60 Russian L-LIN/21
Spanish I 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/07
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Comparative Commercial Law 9 60 Italian IUS/02
Comparative Social Systems 9 60 Italian SPS/07
Cultural Geography 6 40 Italian M-GGR/01
Political and Economic Geography (advanced) 6 40 Italian M-GGR/02
Transcultural Psychology 6 40 Italian M-PSI/05
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Information Technology 6 40 Italian INF/01
Optional
Corporate Organisational Theory 6 40 Italian SECS-P/10
Cultural Anthropology (advanced) 6 40 Italian M-DEA/01
History of Contemporary Art 6 40 Italian L-ART/03
International and Development Economics 6 40 Italian SECS-P/01
International Humanitarian Law 6 40 Italian IUS/13
Literary Culture and Media Studies 6 40 Italian L-FIL-LET/11
Second trimester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Sociology of Migration 6 40 Italian SPS/10
Optional activities and study plan rules
- First year Language courses - Students must obtain 18 credits (9+9 credits) by choosing two Language courses from the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Arabic I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/12
Chinese I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/21
English I 9 60 English year L-LIN/12
French I 9 60 French year L-LIN/04
German I 9 60 German year L-LIN/14
Hindi I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/19
Japanese I 9 60 Italian year L-OR/22
Russian I 9 60 Russian year L-LIN/21
Spanish I 9 60 Spanish year L-LIN/07
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Culture options (corresponding to one of the foreign languages chosen) from those listed. For the order in which they must be studied, see the appropriate section (course progression requirements)
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Anglo-American Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/10
Arab Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Chinese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/06
English Culture I 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/10
Francophone Cultures I 6 40 French First semester L-LIN/03
French Culture I 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/03
German Culture I 6 40 Italian First semester L-LIN/13
Indian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/19
Japanese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
Russian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture I 6 40 Spanish Second semester L-LIN/05
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Corporate Organisational Theory 6 40 Italian Second semester SECS-P/10
International and Development Economics 6 40 Italian Second semester SECS-P/01
International Humanitarian Law 6 40 Italian Second semester IUS/13
Sociology of Migration 6 40 Italian Second trimester SPS/10
- Students must obtain 6 credits in one of the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Cultural Anthropology (advanced) 6 40 Italian Second semester M-DEA/01
Cultural Geography 6 40 Italian First semester M-GGR/01
History of Contemporary Art 6 40 Italian Second semester L-ART/03
Literary Culture and Media Studies 6 40 Italian Second semester L-FIL-LET/11
Political and Economic Geography (advanced) 6 40 Italian First semester M-GGR/02
Transcultural Psychology 6 40 Italian First semester M-PSI/05
- Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Comparative Commercial Law 9 60 Italian First semester IUS/02
Comparative Social Systems 9 60 Italian First semester SPS/07
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Arabic Ii 9 60 Italian L-OR/12
Chinese Ii 9 60 L-OR/21
English Ii 9 60 English L-LIN/12
French Ii 9 60 French L-LIN/04
German Ii 9 60 German L-LIN/14
Hindi Ii 9 60 Italian L-OR/19
Japanese Ii 9 60 Italian L-OR/22
Russian Ii 9 60 Russian L-LIN/21
Spanish Ii 9 60 Spanish L-LIN/07
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Anglo-American Cultures Ii 6 40 English L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures Ii 6 40 English L-LIN/10
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/06
Francophone Cultures Ii 6 40 French L-LIN/03
German Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-LIN/13
Hindi Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/19
North American History and Institutions 6 40 Italian SPS/05
Spanish Specialised Translation 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/07
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Arab Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/12
Arabic Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/12
Chinese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/21
Chinese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/21
Contemporary European History 6 40 Italian M-STO/04
English Culture Ii 6 40 English L-LIN/10
English Specialised Translation 6 40 English L-LIN/12
French Culture Ii 6 40 French L-LIN/03
French Specialised Translation 6 40 French L-LIN/04
German Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-LIN/14
History of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth 6 40 Italian M-STO/04
History of Slavic Countries 6 40 Italian M-STO/03
History of Spain and Latin America 6 40 Italian M-STO/02
Indian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/19
Japanese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-OR/22
Japanese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian L-OR/22
Russian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian L-LIN/21
Russian Specialised Translation 6 40 Russian L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture Ii 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/05
Second trimester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
History and Institutions of Islamic Countries 6 40 Italian SPS/14
Third trimester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
African History and Institutions 6 40 English SPS/13
Asian History and Institutions 6 40 Italian SPS/14
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 24 0 Italian
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Second year Language courses - Students must complete the second year (9+9 credits) of the two languages chosen in the first year from the following subjects:
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Arabic Ii 9 60 Italian year L-OR/12
Chinese Ii 9 60 year L-OR/21
English Ii 9 60 English year L-LIN/12
French Ii 9 60 French year L-LIN/04
German Ii 9 60 German year L-LIN/14
Hindi Ii 9 60 Italian year L-OR/19
Japanese Ii 9 60 Italian year L-OR/22
Russian Ii 9 60 Russian year L-LIN/21
Spanish Ii 9 60 Spanish year L-LIN/07
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing a Culture option corresponding to one of the two foreign languages chosen, or a History option. The History option must as a rule correspond to one of the language/culture areas chosen and must not repeat an option previously chosen in the three-year degree course. As regards Culture, students may complete the second year of the Culture option chosen in the first year or the first year of the Culture option corresponding to the other foreign language. For information on the order in which the options must be taken please see the relevant section (course progression requirements)
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
African History and Institutions 6 40 English Third trimester SPS/13
Anglo-American Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/11
Anglo-American Cultures Ii 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures I 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/10
Anglophone Cultures Ii 6 40 English First semester L-LIN/10
Arab Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Arab Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Asian History and Institutions 6 40 Italian Third trimester SPS/14
Chinese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
Chinese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
Contemporary European History 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/04
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/06
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries Ii 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/06
English Culture I 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/10
English Culture Ii 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/10
Francophone Cultures I 6 40 French First semester L-LIN/03
Francophone Cultures Ii 6 40 French First semester L-LIN/03
French Culture I 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/03
French Culture Ii 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/03
German Culture I 6 40 Italian First semester L-LIN/13
German Culture Ii 6 40 Italian First semester L-LIN/13
History and Institutions of Islamic Countries 6 40 Italian Second trimester SPS/14
History of Great Britain and of the Commonwealth 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/04
History of Slavic Countries 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/03
History of Spain and Latin America 6 40 Italian Second semester M-STO/02
Indian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/19
Indian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/19
Japanese Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
Japanese Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
North American History and Institutions 6 40 Italian First semester SPS/05
Russian Culture I 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Russian Culture Ii 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture I 6 40 Spanish Second semester L-LIN/05
Spanish Culture Ii 6 40 Spanish Second semester L-LIN/05
- Students must obtain 6 credits by choosing one of the Specialised Translation options corresponding to one of the two chosen foreign languages
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Arabic Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/12
Chinese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/21
English Specialised Translation 6 40 English Second semester L-LIN/12
French Specialised Translation 6 40 French Second semester L-LIN/04
German Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-LIN/14
Hindi Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian First semester L-OR/19
Japanese Specialised Translation 6 40 Italian Second semester L-OR/22
Russian Specialised Translation 6 40 Russian Second semester L-LIN/21
Spanish Specialised Translation 6 40 Spanish First semester L-LIN/07
- Students must obtain 9 credits by completing a subject of their own choice
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Anglo-American Cultures I 6 40 English L-LIN/11
Anglophone Cultures I 6 40 English L-LIN/10
Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries I 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/06
Francophone Cultures I 6 40 French L-LIN/03
German Culture I 6 40 Italian L-LIN/13
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Arab Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/12
Businesses and Multicultural and Intercultural Marketing 3 20 Italian
Career Orientation Workshop "marketing, Crm and Social Media" 3 20 Italian
Chinese Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/21
Communicating Citizenship. Models and Methods for Simplifying Administrative Language: from Paper to the World Wide Web 3 20 Italian
Communication Studies, from Public Relations to Digital Scenarios. Roles and Opportunities... 3 20 Italian
Coping the Challenges and Cross-Cultural Issues of International Development Cooperation Projects 3 20 English
English Culture I 6 40 English L-LIN/10
French Culture I 6 40 French L-LIN/03
Hebrew Language and Culture 9 60 Italian L-OR/08
Idea Lab: Concept Workshop, Copy Writing and Brand Storytelling 3 20 Italian
Indian Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/19
Intercultural Integration in Corporate Settings 3 20 Italian
Japanese Culture I 6 40 Italian L-OR/22
Korean Language and Culture 9 60 Italian L-OR/22
Language and Intercultural Facilitator in the School System 3 20 Italian
Literary Translation for Intercultural Mediation in Romance Languages 3 20 Italian
Management and Communication of Tourist Resources in Italy 3 20 Italian
Mediation and Gender Equality: Contexts, Reflections, Actions 3 20 Italian
Methods and Practices for the Teaching of Italian a L2 3 20 Italian
Page Layout and Bookbinding Techniques for Independent Publishing 3 20 Italian
Russian Culture I 6 40 Italian L-LIN/21
Spanish Culture I 6 40 Spanish L-LIN/05
The Principles of Ethnopsychiatry and Transcultural Clinical Services for Operators in a Global World 3 20 Italian
The Regulation and Negotiation of Intellectual Property Rights 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 and Internships 6 0 Italian
In their first year students choose two languages and their respective cultures, which they will study for the two years of the degree course. To sit the exams of the following year (Language II or Culture II), students must have passed the exams of the preceding year (Language I or Culture I).

As regards the choice of the Culture components, note that:
1. French language students can choose between French Culture and Francophone cultures. This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
2. Students of English language can choose between Anglo-American Culture, Anglophone cultures and British culture . This choice has to be made starting in the first year and adhered to for the two years of the degree course;
3. Students of Spanish can choose between Spanish Culture and Cultures of Spanish-Speaking Countries. The choice must be made in the first year and maintained for the two years of the degree course.
Course location
Milano
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
Prof.ssa Paola Cotta Ramusino
Contacts
  • Transfers and second degrees
    Prof.ssa Nicoletta Vallorani (coordinatore)
  • Part-time students
    Prof.ssa Giovanna Mapelli
  • Disability and SLD
    Dott. Paolo Caponi (coordinatore)
  • Work experience placement
    Prof. Giuseppe Sergio, tutor accademico per gli stage curriculari COSP
  • Erasmus programme and international mobility
    Prof.ssa Chiara Molinari (coordinatore)
  • Academic recognition of extra-curricular activities
    Prof.ssa Irina Bajini (coordinatore)
  • Student Office
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    https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/segreterie-informastudenti
  • Course Administration Office
    Si occupa dell’organizzazione della didattica.
    https://mediazione.cdl.unimi.it/it/il-corso/referenti-e-contatti
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