Foreign Languages and Literature
Blended learning programme
Foreign Languages and Literature
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Bachelor
L-11 - Modern languages and civilisations
Starting from academic year 2025-2026, this study programme will be renamed as Modern Languages and Literature: prospective and enrolled students can find all relevant information on the page of the new study programme.
The aim of the course is to offer high-level training, which will enable students to develop a set of basic theoretical-scientific skills and practical skills in the field of foreign languages and literatures, in accordance with the strong international vocation of its educational programme. The course includes practical training in the foreign languages of choice, side by side with the reflection on theoretical and applied linguistics. In parallel, literatures and texts are studied across time, in synchronic and diachronic perspective, and space, embracing the European languages and literatures in their global dimension. The study of at least two foreign languages and literatures, freely combined, is accompanied by a number of common core disciplines intended to equip students with a solid humanistic, philological, metalinguistic and literary background. A wide range of optional modules (to be acquired as free ECTS in compliance with the course manual) offers students the possibility to personalise their curriculum thus leading to a versatile and multicultural body of competence.
Graduates in Foreign languages and literatures develop a wealth of linguistic, literary and cultural skills useful for placing themselves in a variety of professional settings, especially those requiring written and oral command of foreign languages accompanied by a solid humanistic training. In addition, they will have acquired a very good command of techniques of retrieval and management of information from a variety of sources.
The main employment opportunities for graduates in foreign languages and literatures are:
- private companies from various production sectors that maintain contact with international customers;
- public institutions and organizations operating in international contexts and in contact with similar bodies;
- organisation of events (fairs, congresses, exhibitions, cultural events);
- organization and management of tourist activities, and of linguistic and cultural trips and vacations;
- libraries and exhibition centers;
- communication and marketing offices, especially in contexts that require the use of foreign languages;
- human sources and talent scouting services;
- publishing houses, translation agencies and localization of websites and web portals;
- second level of university education (Master's Degree) or with first level vocational masters.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The main employment opportunities for graduates in foreign languages and literatures are:
- private companies from various production sectors that maintain contact with international customers;
- public institutions and organizations operating in international contexts and in contact with similar bodies;
- organisation of events (fairs, congresses, exhibitions, cultural events);
- organization and management of tourist activities, and of linguistic and cultural trips and vacations;
- libraries and exhibition centers;
- communication and marketing offices, especially in contexts that require the use of foreign languages;
- human sources and talent scouting services;
- publishing houses, translation agencies and localization of websites and web portals;
- second level of university education (Master's Degree) or with first level vocational masters.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The undergraduate programme in Foreign languages and literatures has always been characterized by its strong international vocation, in line with the disciplines taught there and with the research activities of its academic staff. The programme can boast a significant number of mobility agreements for students which is constantly increasing.
As part of the Erasmus + programme, more than 150 scholarships are made available each year for study periods of a semester to an entire academic year, in agreement with 88 partner universities located in over 20 countries. Overall, this is the broadest range of opportunities for international mobility offered in the entire humanities area. The network of solid relationships built over the years allows students of foreign languages and literatures to complete part of their academic career in prestigious universities located in the European capitals, in ancient institutions or less central locations, thus offering a very diverse range of experiences.
The opportunities for non-European mobility grants are also very rich and progressively expanding. Currently the following destinations are available: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the UK. Interested students are guaranteed detailed information and guidance in preparation of departure.
During a term abroad, students attend courses that are compatible with those they would have attended in their home University in Milan, following a training project designed with a tutor in the months preceding their departure, and culminating in the draft of a study contract (the Learning Agreement). Coordination with the tutors (one or more for each language area) ensures expert support and guidance throughout the process, as well as full validation of the credits acquired abroad.
The experience of university and daily life in the country of one of the elected languages and literatures represents a unique opportunity for students to improve their linguistic competence. A study abroad stay is also a period of personal and relational growth, as well as of cultural advancement, which favors mutual comprehension and the integration in the complex contemporary society.
The course programme provides substantial support to interested students through specialised manuals on partner Universities and their locations and through an orientation and tutoring service, which can be accessed in person or via email. The service is aimed at assisting in fulfilling the applications, in the drafting of the Learning Agreement and in the preparation of administrative documents. For all details, please refer to the page https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/studiare/studiare-allestero.
As part of the Erasmus + programme, more than 150 scholarships are made available each year for study periods of a semester to an entire academic year, in agreement with 88 partner universities located in over 20 countries. Overall, this is the broadest range of opportunities for international mobility offered in the entire humanities area. The network of solid relationships built over the years allows students of foreign languages and literatures to complete part of their academic career in prestigious universities located in the European capitals, in ancient institutions or less central locations, thus offering a very diverse range of experiences.
The opportunities for non-European mobility grants are also very rich and progressively expanding. Currently the following destinations are available: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and the UK. Interested students are guaranteed detailed information and guidance in preparation of departure.
During a term abroad, students attend courses that are compatible with those they would have attended in their home University in Milan, following a training project designed with a tutor in the months preceding their departure, and culminating in the draft of a study contract (the Learning Agreement). Coordination with the tutors (one or more for each language area) ensures expert support and guidance throughout the process, as well as full validation of the credits acquired abroad.
The experience of university and daily life in the country of one of the elected languages and literatures represents a unique opportunity for students to improve their linguistic competence. A study abroad stay is also a period of personal and relational growth, as well as of cultural advancement, which favors mutual comprehension and the integration in the complex contemporary society.
The course programme provides substantial support to interested students through specialised manuals on partner Universities and their locations and through an orientation and tutoring service, which can be accessed in person or via email. The service is aimed at assisting in fulfilling the applications, in the drafting of the Learning Agreement and in the preparation of administrative documents. For all details, please refer to the page https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/studiare/studiare-allestero.
Attendance is strongly recommended for all courses and language classes. In some cases (for seminars and workshops), attendance is compulsory to acquire the relevant credits. In general, attendance is required for the courses that specify it in their syllabi (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/elenco-insegnamenti-z).
Enrolment
Applicants for the academic year 2025-2026 can find all relevant information on the page of the new study programme Modern Languages and Literature
Programme description and courses list
course year not available
Compulsory
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/10 |
| Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
a - One course among the following
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/04 |
| Medieval History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/01 |
| Modern History | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/02 |
b1 - Two courses among the following
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 1 | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French 1 | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Polish 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/09 |
| Russian 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Languages 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish 1 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
c1 - Two courses among the following, corresponding to the elected languages.
Students who elect English 1 can take either American literature 1 or English literature 1. Students who elect Spanish 1 can take either Latin American literature 1 or Spanish literature 1.
Students who elect English 1 can take either American literature 1 or English literature 1. Students who elect Spanish 1 can take either Latin American literature 1 or Spanish literature 1.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/11 |
| English Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| French Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/13 |
| Latin American Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Polish Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese and Brazilian Studies | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/08 |
| Russian Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish Literature 1 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
course year not available
Optional activities and study plan rules
b2 - Two courses among the following (2nd year of the elected languages)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 2 | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French 2 | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German 2 | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Polish 2 | 9 | 60 | Polish | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese 2 | 9 | 60 | Portuguese | year | L-LIN/09 |
| Russian 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Languages 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish 2 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
c2 - Two courses among the following (2nd year of the elected literatures)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/11 |
| English Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| French Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Latin American Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Polish Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese and Brazilian Studies (2) | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/08 |
| Russian Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish Literature 2 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/05 |
d - 2 "Area Studies" courses of 6 ECTS (eventually of 9 ECTS, using some of the free-choice ECTS), each one referring to the two languages and literatures selected.
It is allowed to take "Area Studies" exams during the 2nd or 3rd year indifferently.
"English Linguistics" and "World Englishes" cannot be taken both for 9 ECTS. The only combinations allowed are 9+6 ECTS, 6+9 ECTS or 6+6 ECTS.
It is allowed to take "Area Studies" exams during the 2nd or 3rd year indifferently.
"English Linguistics" and "World Englishes" cannot be taken both for 9 ECTS. The only combinations allowed are 9+6 ECTS, 6+9 ECTS or 6+6 ECTS.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa: History, Institutions and Global Challenges | 9 | 60 | Italian | Third trimester | SPS/13 |
| African Literature in Portuguese | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/08 |
| British Theatre | 9 | 60 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Catalan Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Second semester | L-LIN/05 | |
| Civiltà amerindiane e afrodiscendenti | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Comparative Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-FIL-LET/14 |
| Contemporary English Literature | 9 | 60 | English | Second semester | L-LIN/10 |
| Contemporary French Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| Contemporary German Literature | 9 | 60 | German | Second semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Contemporary History of Europe: East and West | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | M-STO/03 |
| Contemporary Russian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Contemporary Scandinavian Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Contemporary Spanish Literature | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/05 |
| English Linguistics | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French Linguistics | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/04 |
| French Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Linguistics | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| German Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Icelandic Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Latin American Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Russian Theatre | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Slavic Linguistics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish Linguistic | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/07 |
| Spanish Theatre | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/05 |
| Ukrainian Language and Literature | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| World Literatures in English | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
f1 - 6 ECTS of "Laboratorio"
"Laboratori" are short or intensive workshops, either held in class (usually for a total of ten meetings), or in remote learning, with a restricted number of participants, different aims in comparison with standard courses, and a specific set of rules for enrolment. Attending each workshop allows to earn 3 credits; as Foreign Languages and Literatures B.A. programme requires 6 credits of this kind, every student should attend two workshops. Foreign Languages and Literatures students may attend all the workshops offered by the B.A. programme and by the other B.A. degrees in the Faculty of Humanities and the 4EU+ activities, provided they have the prerequisites indicated by each one. As a general rule, each workshop requires regular attendance at meetings, since the 3 credits are earned through attendance alone and, in some cases, by taking a final examination, or by delivering reports, presentations or other types of tasks. The workshops are not graded as normal courses; they are simply passed with an "Approved" or failed. It is not necessary to specify
in the plan of study which workshop you intend to attend.
All year long numerous cultural initiatives, conferences, activities in collaboration with external institutions (such as secondary schools, theatres, cultural organisations, etc.), work experience and projects of cultural or social relevance are proposed. Participation in such initiatives may result in the recognition of 3 credits as "Attività Sostitutive di Laboratorio" (ASL). The website of the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures provides details about the "Laboratori" (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori) and alternative activities (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/attivita-sostitutive-di-laboratorio) offered.
"Laboratorio" credits can be acquired also through proficiency in other languages, training and orientation courses, other knowledge considered useful for the job market, internships or apprenticeships in private or public companies or institutions. Requests for validation of these skills or experiences should be submitted to the appropriate Committee through the form provided on the website Dipartimento di Lingue e letterature straniere (http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/didattica/info-lingue/altre-attivita-formative-3-cfu).
Any kind of "Laboratorio" or equivalent activity can be registered in the study plan just once.
Among the electives, those who do not hold an Italian high school diploma or university degree can obtain 3 credits in Additional language skills: Italian by demonstrating B1 level in Italian per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This level can be assessed in one of the following ways:
- by submitting a certificate of B1 or higher level issued no more than three years prior to 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 language certificate must be submitted to the University Language Centre (SLAM) via the Language Test category of the InformaStudenti service: https://informastudenti.unimi.it/saw/ess?AUTH=SAML;
- by an entry-level test administrated by SLAM that can be taken only once and is compulsory for all students who do not have a valid language certificate. Those who fail to reach B1 level will have to attend one or more than one 60-hour Italian course(s) 60-hour Italian course geared to their level.
Those who do not take the entry-level test or fail to pass the end-of-course test after six attempts will have to obtain language certification privately in order to earn the 3 credits of Additional language skills: Italian. As an alternative, they can modify their course programme by choosing a different elective.
"Laboratori" are short or intensive workshops, either held in class (usually for a total of ten meetings), or in remote learning, with a restricted number of participants, different aims in comparison with standard courses, and a specific set of rules for enrolment. Attending each workshop allows to earn 3 credits; as Foreign Languages and Literatures B.A. programme requires 6 credits of this kind, every student should attend two workshops. Foreign Languages and Literatures students may attend all the workshops offered by the B.A. programme and by the other B.A. degrees in the Faculty of Humanities and the 4EU+ activities, provided they have the prerequisites indicated by each one. As a general rule, each workshop requires regular attendance at meetings, since the 3 credits are earned through attendance alone and, in some cases, by taking a final examination, or by delivering reports, presentations or other types of tasks. The workshops are not graded as normal courses; they are simply passed with an "Approved" or failed. It is not necessary to specify
in the plan of study which workshop you intend to attend.
All year long numerous cultural initiatives, conferences, activities in collaboration with external institutions (such as secondary schools, theatres, cultural organisations, etc.), work experience and projects of cultural or social relevance are proposed. Participation in such initiatives may result in the recognition of 3 credits as "Attività Sostitutive di Laboratorio" (ASL). The website of the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures provides details about the "Laboratori" (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori) and alternative activities (https://lingue.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/attivita-sostitutive-di-laboratorio) offered.
"Laboratorio" credits can be acquired also through proficiency in other languages, training and orientation courses, other knowledge considered useful for the job market, internships or apprenticeships in private or public companies or institutions. Requests for validation of these skills or experiences should be submitted to the appropriate Committee through the form provided on the website Dipartimento di Lingue e letterature straniere (http://www.lingue.unimi.it/ecm/home/didattica/info-lingue/altre-attivita-formative-3-cfu).
Any kind of "Laboratorio" or equivalent activity can be registered in the study plan just once.
Among the electives, those who do not hold an Italian high school diploma or university degree can obtain 3 credits in Additional language skills: Italian by demonstrating B1 level in Italian per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This level can be assessed in one of the following ways:
- by submitting a certificate of B1 or higher level issued no more than three years prior to 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 language certificate must be submitted to the University Language Centre (SLAM) via the Language Test category of the InformaStudenti service: https://informastudenti.unimi.it/saw/ess?AUTH=SAML;
- by an entry-level test administrated by SLAM that can be taken only once and is compulsory for all students who do not have a valid language certificate. Those who fail to reach B1 level will have to attend one or more than one 60-hour Italian course(s) 60-hour Italian course geared to their level.
Those who do not take the entry-level test or fail to pass the end-of-course test after six attempts will have to obtain language certification privately in order to earn the 3 credits of Additional language skills: Italian. As an alternative, they can modify their course programme by choosing a different elective.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | NN |
Compulsory
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.a. Final Examination | 9 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | NN |
Optional activities and study plan rules
b3 - Two courses among the following (2nd year of the elected languages)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 3 | 9 | 60 | English | year | L-LIN/12 |
| French 3 | 9 | 60 | French | year | L-LIN/04 |
| German 3 | 9 | 60 | German | year | L-LIN/14 |
| Polish 3 | 9 | 60 | Polish | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese 3 | 9 | 60 | Portuguese | year | L-LIN/09 |
| Russian 3 | 9 | 60 | Russian | year | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Languages 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | year | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish 3 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | year | L-LIN/07 |
c3 - Two courses among the following (3nd year of the elected literatures)
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/11 |
| English Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | English | First semester | L-LIN/10 |
| French Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | French | First semester | L-LIN/03 |
| German Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/13 |
| Latin American Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Second semester | L-LIN/06 |
| Polish Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Portuguese and Brazilian Studies (3) | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/08 |
| Russian Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
| Scandinavian Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-LIN/15 |
| Spanish Literature 3 | 9 | 60 | Spanish | First semester | L-LIN/05 |
e - One PHILOLOGY exam related to at least one of the two languages elected.
Students who have chosen two languages from the same area must select the relevant Philology course. Students who have chosen two languages from different areas will be able to select the Philology course in their preferred area. It is also possible to insert an eventual further Philology course by including it in the free-choice ECTS(always for 9 ECTS).
Philology can be taken only after passing Linguistics from the second year onwards.
Students who have chosen two languages from the same area must select the relevant Philology course. Students who have chosen two languages from different areas will be able to select the Philology course in their preferred area. It is also possible to insert an eventual further Philology course by including it in the free-choice ECTS(always for 9 ECTS).
Philology can be taken only after passing Linguistics from the second year onwards.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germanic Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/15 |
| Romance Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | First semester | L-FIL-LET/09 |
| Slavic Philology | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second semester | L-LIN/21 |
f2 - 3 ECTS in "Laboratori" if not already earned during the 2nd year.
Optional activities and study plan rules
g - 12 FREE CHOICE CREDITS
These credits may be allocated to two 6 credits courses freely chosen among all those offered by the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures or by other B.A. in the Faculty of Humanities. Students are encouraged to choose courses that are coherent with the B.A. programme in Foreign Languages and Literatures or other fields in the Humanities. Area Courses, Comparative Literature, Introduction to Italian contemporary Literature and General Linguistics are suggested.
Alternatively, 3 of these free credits may be allocated to one of the 6 credits area exams; or 6 of these free credits may be allocated to both area exams. The remaining 9 or 6 free credits must necessarily be used for another exam.
It is also possible to allocate 9 of the free credits to a third foreign language or literature exam (first year only). This option may be useful for students of English Literature who wish to take an exam in American Literature (or vice versa), for students of Spanish Literature who wish to take an exam in Spanish-American Literature (or vice versa), and for students of Russian Language and Literature who wish to take an exam in in Polish Language or Literature (or vice versa). Students who have not passed the English language entry test prior to enrolment will not be allowed to take the English Language or the English Literature exam.
No exam selected in the study plan may be repeated twice, not even using free credits.
These credits may be allocated to two 6 credits courses freely chosen among all those offered by the B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures or by other B.A. in the Faculty of Humanities. Students are encouraged to choose courses that are coherent with the B.A. programme in Foreign Languages and Literatures or other fields in the Humanities. Area Courses, Comparative Literature, Introduction to Italian contemporary Literature and General Linguistics are suggested.
Alternatively, 3 of these free credits may be allocated to one of the 6 credits area exams; or 6 of these free credits may be allocated to both area exams. The remaining 9 or 6 free credits must necessarily be used for another exam.
It is also possible to allocate 9 of the free credits to a third foreign language or literature exam (first year only). This option may be useful for students of English Literature who wish to take an exam in American Literature (or vice versa), for students of Spanish Literature who wish to take an exam in Spanish-American Literature (or vice versa), and for students of Russian Language and Literature who wish to take an exam in in Polish Language or Literature (or vice versa). Students who have not passed the English language entry test prior to enrolment will not be allowed to take the English Language or the English Literature exam.
No exam selected in the study plan may be repeated twice, not even using free credits.
Some courses are considered preparatory to others, and they must necessarily be taken before others and in a specific order, under penalty of cancellation of the exams taken irregularly by the University Administration.
- Linguistics must be taken before Germanic, Romance or Slavic Philology, and before General Linguistics
- Foreign language exams: all the exams of the first year are preparatory to those of the second, and these in turn to those of the third
- Exams of foreign literature: as above
Moreover, before taking a second year Language or Literature exam, it is necessary to have taken and registered the first year exams of that same Language and Literature; the same rule applies to the second / third year exams.
- Linguistics must be taken before Germanic, Romance or Slavic Philology, and before General Linguistics
- Foreign language exams: all the exams of the first year are preparatory to those of the second, and these in turn to those of the third
- Exams of foreign literature: as above
Moreover, before taking a second year Language or Literature exam, it is necessary to have taken and registered the first year exams of that same Language and Literature; the same rule applies to the second / third year exams.
Prescribed foundation courses
| Learning activity | Prescribed foundation courses |
|---|---|
| Germanic Philology | Linguistics (compulsory) |
| Romance Philology | Linguistics (compulsory) |
| Slavic Philology | Linguistics (compulsory) |
| Theoretical Linguistics | Linguistics (compulsory) |
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Guidance:
Admission, ranking and enrolment
Milan
Course locations
Piazza Sant'Alessandro 1 - Via Santa Sofia 9/1
Tutor
Orientamento
Proff. Alessandro Cassol, Giuliana Iannaccaro
Piani di studio
Coordinamento generale: prof. Elena Landone
Anglistica: proff. Paola Loreto (angloamericano), Marco Canani (inglese)
Francesistica: prof. Monica Barsi
Germanistica: prof. Stefano Apostolo
Iberistica: proff. Alessandro Cassol (spagnolo), Tania Pleitez (ispanoamericano), Vincenzo Russo (portoghese)
Scandinavistica: prof. Camilla Storskog
Slavistica: proff. Luca Bernardini (polacco), Laura Rossi (russo)
Mobilità internazionale:
Proff. Cristina Cavecchi (Erasmus+ Traineeship), Raffaella Vassena (Erasmus+ Studio), Letizia Osti (Mobilità extra-UE)
Anglistica: prof. Sara Sullam
Francesistica: proff. Barbara Ferrari, Francesca Paraboschi
Germanistica: prof.ssa Moira Paleari
Iberistica: proff. Alessandro Cassol (spagnolo), Elisa Alberani (portoghese)
Scandinavistica: prof. Camilla Storskog
Slavistica: prof. Laila Paracchini (russo e polacco)
Riconoscimento crediti, trasferimenti e convalide di altre attività formative
Coordinamento: prof.ssa Paola Spazzali
Componenti: proff. Cristina Brancaglion, Alessandro Cassol
Riconoscimenti stage e tirocini
Prof. Maria Cristina Cavecchi
Proff. Alessandro Cassol, Giuliana Iannaccaro
Piani di studio
Coordinamento generale: prof. Elena Landone
Anglistica: proff. Paola Loreto (angloamericano), Marco Canani (inglese)
Francesistica: prof. Monica Barsi
Germanistica: prof. Stefano Apostolo
Iberistica: proff. Alessandro Cassol (spagnolo), Tania Pleitez (ispanoamericano), Vincenzo Russo (portoghese)
Scandinavistica: prof. Camilla Storskog
Slavistica: proff. Luca Bernardini (polacco), Laura Rossi (russo)
Mobilità internazionale:
Proff. Cristina Cavecchi (Erasmus+ Traineeship), Raffaella Vassena (Erasmus+ Studio), Letizia Osti (Mobilità extra-UE)
Anglistica: prof. Sara Sullam
Francesistica: proff. Barbara Ferrari, Francesca Paraboschi
Germanistica: prof.ssa Moira Paleari
Iberistica: proff. Alessandro Cassol (spagnolo), Elisa Alberani (portoghese)
Scandinavistica: prof. Camilla Storskog
Slavistica: prof. Laila Paracchini (russo e polacco)
Riconoscimento crediti, trasferimenti e convalide di altre attività formative
Coordinamento: prof.ssa Paola Spazzali
Componenti: proff. Cristina Brancaglion, Alessandro Cassol
Riconoscimenti stage e tirocini
Prof. Maria Cristina Cavecchi
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- 4EU+ tutor
Prof. Peggy Katelhoen - Languages exchange tutor
Prof. Elena Di Venosa - Tutor for Students with Disabilities
Prof. Paolo Caponi - Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Mediations
Piazza Sant'Alessandro 1 - 20123 Milano (MI)
http://www.dllcm.unimi.it/ecm/home - Joint Teaching Staff-Student Committee
M.Pirro,M.Colombo,E.DiVenosa,M.Dota,A.Nava,J.Nikitina - Student registrar
Via S. Sofia 9/1 - 20122 Milano (MI)
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/servizi-gli-studenti/segreterie-informastudenti - Academic services
Piazza Sant'Alessandro 1 - 20123 Milano (MI)
[email protected]
+3902.503.13562/13592 - Incarcerated students tutor
Prof. Elena Landone - OFA tutor
Prof. Elena Landone
For students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes, tuition fees are to be paid in two instalments:
- the amount of the first instalment is the same for all students and is due upon enrolment
- the amount of the second instalment varies according to each student's ISEE University value and the degree programme in which they are enrolled
- for international students with income and assets abroad, the second instalment varies according to their country of origin.
Education incentive programmes and other benefits
The University offers scholarships, cafeterias, subsidised accommodation and other forms of financial support to students meeting specific economic and merit requirements.
More information
Official documents