Available fields of study for: University of Milan School of Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication Italy

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1 Available fields of study for: University of Milan School of Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication Italy Contact name: Maria Calvi 1 - Bachelor Linguistics and Cultural Mediation Sciences me BA in Linguistics and Cultural Mediation Sciences English. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed to ascertain their English proficiency. Applicants must be enrolled in a comparable degree course in their home university. Successful applicants will be enrolled at Milan University as non-degree seeking students. The undergraduate programme in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation Sciences aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge of two foreign languages combined with a good knowledge of the relevant cultures, economics, law, and sociology. Thus, graduates will be able to provide inter-linguistic services in both public and private contexts, such as schools and vocational training centres, companies etc. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The Degree Programme lasts years, with each year being divided into 2 semesters: from October to January (exams are approximately from mid-january to mid-february), and from February to May (exams are approximately from end of May to end of July). Courses Courses consist of: lessons, seminars, workshops (foreign language practice, computer training), professional training and an internship. Each course counts for 6 or 9 credits. All courses are taught in one semester (first or second), with the exception of the language courses, which are taught over two semesters. The following language courses are available: European Languages; Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese languages and linguistics.

Short-listed applicants will be interviewed to ascertain their English proficiency. Applicants must be enrolled in a comparable degree course in their home university.

2 2 - Master Foreign Languages and Cultures combined with the Social Sciences Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation The degree may be suitable to students from a variety of cultural and academic backgrounds in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences. Basic requirement: - BA in a relevant area (foreign languages and cultures) Applicants must already be enrolled in a Master course at their Home University. Successful applicants will be enrolled at Milan University as non-degree seeking students. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The Degree Programme lasts 2 years, with each year being divided into 2 semesters: from October to January (exams are approximately from mid-january to mid-february), and from February to May (exams are approximately from end of May to end of July). Courses Courses consist of: lessons, seminars, workshops (foreign language practice, computer training), professional training and an internship. Each course counts for 6 or 9 credits. All courses are taught in one semester (first or second), with the exception of the language courses, which are taught over two semesters. The MA programme in Language and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation offers advanced language teaching in a variety of languages - including Italian for Foreigners - as well as curricular courses in subjects in the fields of economics, sociology, law, geography, history etc. A complete list of courses offered is provided below. COURSES OFFERED European Languages; Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese languages and linguistics Cultural Studies (European; Arabic, Chinese, Indian, Japanese) Anglophone Cultural Studies Anglo-American Cultural Studies Translation from English Organization Theory and Design Sociology of Migrations Cultural Geography Transcultural Psychology Cultural Heritage Studies PhD

Basic requirement: - BA in a relevant area (foreign languages and cultures) Applicants must already be enrolled in a Master course at their Home University.

3 A variety of subjects in the area of Languages an d their applications in line with the interests of the department PhD Course in Linguistic, literary and intercultural studies in European and extra-european perspectives Applicants must already be enrolled in a PhD at their Home University. Applicants must submit a research project to the department for approval before they can be considered for enrolment. 1 The PhD course is run within the Department of Linguistic Mediation Sciences and Intercultural Studies and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Its focus is on inter-linguistic and intercultural issues, which include history, geography, sociology, etc. Both interdisciplinary studies and research on several intercultural specific areas (European and extra-european as well) are encouraged Post-Doc A fairly wide range of subjects in the area of Languages and Mediation Sciences.

Applicants must submit a research project to the department for approval before they can be considered for enrolment.

4 Applicants must already be employed in a post-doc position at their Home University. Applicants must submit a research project before they can be considered for the position. 1 Researches will be carried out at the Department of Linguistic Mediation Sciences and Intercultural Studies. Their focus will be on inter-linguistic and intercultural issues, which include history, geography, sociology, etc. Both interdisciplinary studies and research on several intercultural specific areas (European and extra-european as well) are encouraged Staff A fairly wide range of subjects in the area of Languages and Mediation Sciences. me Undergraduate/Bachelor programme in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation Sciences; MA in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation. The undergraduate programme in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation Sciences aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge of two foreign languages combined with a good knowledge of the relevant cultures, economics, law, and sociology. Thus, graduates will be able to provide inter-linguistic services in both public and private contexts, such as schools and vocational training centres, companies etc. The MA programme in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation offers a comprehensive training and understanding of several foreign languages and cultures and their social, economic and legal systems. It focuses on key areas of international communication and cooperation, including political and economic issues, cultural analysis, geography, migrations and globalization. Thus, graduates will be able to operate internationally dealing with legal, economic, sociological issues linked to international cooperation. English. Proven ability to lecture in English. Short-listed candidates may be interviewed to ascertain their suitability. Applicants must already be employed as associate/full professors or lecturers at their Home University. Applicants must submit a work programme before they can be considered for the position.

Their focus will be on inter-linguistic and intercultural issues, which include history, geography, sociology, etc.

5 The School of Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication offers a wide range of courses, organized in two, very innovative Degree Programmes a BA in Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication and an MA in Languages and Cultures for International Communication and Cooperation. Our Programmes aim to provide students with an advanced knowledge of two foreign languages and cultures (chosen among English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, and Italian as a foreign language), with equal emphasis on theory and practice. The development of linguistic skills is combined with the acquisition of solid competencies in the economic, legal and social fields. months each between Feb and May , Feb and May , Feb and May For teaching and research

Our Programmes aim to provide students with an advanced knowledge of two foreign languages and cultures (chosen among English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, and

MA PROGRAMME Languages & Cultures for International Communication & Cooperation

MA PROGRAMME Languages & Cultures for International Communication & Cooperation (jointly run by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences) Degree Programme Homepage: