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Academic year 2015/2016
Master's Degree (MSc) on MODERN LANGUAGES AND TRANSLATION FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Coordinator Prof. Concetta Giliberto
Class of Master's Degree (MSc) on Modern languages for communication and international cooperation (LM-38)
2 years
PALERMO
Number of seats in local planning: 100
Department of Humanities
Course Code
2039

Course info
Graduates of this course should: - possess advanced knowledge of two languages (of which at least one European language) besides Italian, with full command of the variations due to the socio-linguistic, international and multimedia context of the language as well as of the receptive and productive skills of the speakers involved; - know the civilisation of the Country of the studied language in its historical-geographic economic-social and political aspects , in a way to use them in a international communication perspective; - command the methods and tools of analysis and theoretical thinking about languages, and of applied linguistics in its declinations; - command the web communication tools (sites, blogs, platforms and the like) and use them within their language skills and professional activities; - possess knowledge of communication processes, namely the globalised processes of institutional and international communication; - be aware of the cognitive an psycho-social principles of multilingualism and multiculturalism, as well as the principal activities characterising them, with a particular attention to the variety of translation processes at the basis of linguistic activities and professional profiles; - have acquired knowledge of core social, economic and legal science subjects; - be able to use ICT in their specific professional area. The normal course of the 2nd cycle Degree in Modern Languages and Translation for International Communication is two years. To achieve the Degree, students must have acquired 120 credits.
Profile: Language mediator; Translator and liaison and negotiation interpreter Career opportunities: - Linguistic mediator for national, international and non-profit organization. - Literary translator. - Specialized translator. - Liaison and consecutive interpreter Profile: Specialists in human resources Professional activities: - Advice for companies in the management and recruitment of staff; - Recruitment, selection and hiring of staff with qualifications corresponding to desired profile; - Observe and study the evolution of the labor market and professions; updating of the lists of vacancies; establish and maintain contact with potential employers; - Manage the files of the unemployed and people looking for a job; conducting personal interviews, analysis of individual situations, skills assessment; - Deal with the permanent or temporary placement of unemployed persons taken over by the regional employment; - Promotion of active measures of reintegration (courses, refresher, languages, etc..). Profile: Editors of texts for advertising and editors of technical texts Career opportunities: - copywriter - Advertising Creator and copywriter - Advertising freelance editor - Editor of technical texts in companies Profile: Journalists (after inscription), freelance journalists Career opportunities: - At newspapers including online ones, radio and television stations, websites; - Freelance photojournalist; - Foreign correspondent. Profile: Reviewers of texts Career opportunities: - Editing, cross-check at publishing houses and magazines on-line and translation agencies. duties of an auditor with the European Union.
The 2nd cycle Degree in "Modern Languages and Translation for international relations" is awarded after passing a final examination, consisting of the presentation and discussion of an original thesis prepared by the student under the guidance of a supervisor, in one of the relevant scientific sectors for which courses are provided for in the regulations of the degree course and in which the student has earned credits. The thesis must be accompanied by a short multimedia or web presentation. For the choice of the topic of the thesis, the student must have earned at least 30 credits. The methods for the choice and preparation of the topic of the thesis as well as for the choice of the supervisor are fixed in the Regulations of the Degree Course in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty Board. To be admitted to the final examination, which leads to the acquisition of 30 credits, the student must have earned 90 credits. The modalities of the final examination are laid down in the Regulations of the Degree Course in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty Board.

course outline
Teachings first year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
15810 - TRANSLATION THEORY AND TECHNOLOGIES Details DI SPARTI (PQ) 12.0 1 V C L-LIN/02
13549 - SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN LANGUAGE Details MATRANGA (PO) 9.0 2 V B L-FIL-LET/12
15802 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION (ADVANCED LEVEL) Details RIZZO (PA) 12.0 2 V B L-LIN/12
Optional subjects 12.0 B
Optional subjects II 9.0 C
Optional subjects V 9.0 B
Teachings second year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
13351 - ADVANCED SKILLS RELATED TO THE LABOUR MARKET 3.0 1 G F
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 24.0 2 V E
Optional subjects III 6.0 C
Optional subjects IV 6.0 B
Optional subjects VI 9.0 B
Free subjects 9.0 D
Elective activities
Optional subjects VI credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
15825 - THEORETICAL AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS Details MELAZZO (PQ) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/01
16435 - GENERAL LINGUISTICS - ADVANCED LEVEL Details ALIFFI (PQ) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/01
Optional subjects V credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
00294 - BUSINESS ECONOMICS Details RUISI (PO) 9.0 1 V B SECS-P/07
02529 - COMPARATIVE PRIVATE LAW Details PETRUSO (PA) 9.0 1 V B IUS/02
03604 - GEOGRAPHY Details CUSIMANO (PQ) 9.0 1 V B M-GGR/01
Optional subjects credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
15823 - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION (ADVANCED LEVEL) Details VELEZ (PA) 12.0 1 V B L-LIN/04
15803 - SPANISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION (ADVANCED LEVEL) Details DI GESU' (PA) 12.0 2 V B L-LIN/07
15804 - GERMAN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION (ADVANCED LEVEL) Details HOFFMANN (PO) 12.0 2 V B L-LIN/14
Optional subjects II credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
15808 - FRENCH LITERATURE AND TRANSLATION Details MADONIA (PA) 9.0 1 V C L-LIN/03
15811 - GERMAN LITERATURE AND TRANSLATION Details AUTERI (PQ) 9.0 1 V C L-LIN/13
15809 - ENGLISH LITERATURE AND TRANSLATION Details LEONE (PC) 9.0 2 V C L-LIN/10
16862 - SPANISH LITERATURE AND TRANSLATION Details POLIZZI (PO) 9.0 2 V C L-LIN/05
Optional subjects III credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
13564 - CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN LITERATURE - ADVANCED COURSE Details LA MONACA (PO) 6.0 1 V C L-FIL-LET/11
13573 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - ADVANCED COURSE Details SANTORO (PA) 6.0 1 V C M-STO/01
02261 - LITERARY CRITICISM AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Details RESTUCCIA (PA) 6.0 2 V C L-FIL-LET/14
13565 - ITALIAN LITERATURE - ADVANCED COURSE Details DI GIOVANNA (PQ) 6.0 2 V C L-FIL-LET/10
13571 - EARLY MODERN HISTORY - ADVANCED COURSE Details PALERMO (PA) 6.0 2 V C M-STO/02
Optional subjects IV credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
15813 - SPECIALIST LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION: FRENCH LANGUAGE Details VELEZ (PA) 6.0 1 V B L-LIN/04
15814 - SPECIALIST LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION: SPANISH LANGUAGE Details DI GESU' (PA) 6.0 1 V B L-LIN/07
15815 - SPECIALIST LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION: GERMAN LANGUAGE Details WEERNING (RU) 6.0 2 V B L-LIN/14
16883 - SPECIALIST LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION: ENGLISH Details RIZZO (PA) 6.0 2 V B L-LIN/12
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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