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Academic year 2017/2018
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES - INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
LINGUISTIC MEDIATION - ITALIAN AS 2ND LANGUAGE (L-11)

Coordinator Prof. Concetta Giliberto
Class of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on Applied languages (L-12)
Class of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on Modern languages and civilisations (L-11)
3 years
PALERMO
Number of seats in local planning: 350
Department of Humanities
Course Code
2197

Course info
The degree course, (class 11 . modern languages and civilizations) aims at educating graduates with sound linguistic groundings and a good knowledge of the cultural and literary contexts of the studied languages, together with the methods of linguistics, philology and literary criticism. These studies enable graduates to find professional opportunities in the field of services, in cultural institutions, publishing and communication, as well as to continue their studies aiming at the activities of teaching and research. The class L-12 aims at providing adequate knowledge of the scientific and cultural methods and contents at large, and of the specific competences of teaching Italian as a 2nd language, of foreign languages, linguistic mediation and translation, in accordance to Italian and European laws. More specifically, graduates of this course should possess: - Competences in Italian language and in two (European or extra-European) foreign languages; these competences should be related to the various usages of languages: with respect to the channel (written, spoken, transmitted...), to the social situation (various types of users, official, informal and familiar usage), to the text genres and the pragmatic and communication scopes; - Technical-translation and (written and spoken) linguistic mediation competences; - Knowledge of the cultural heritage if Italian and other studied languages; - Basic knowledge of law, economics, geography, history, socio-anthropology; - capability of working autonomously and to fit in rapidly in the labor market. The course will pay attention, in particular, to the teaching of Italian language for foreigners and to the written and spoken language and communication skills. Educational activities, in Italian and in two foreign languages aim at developing the needed knowledge and skills for intercultural and inter-language mediation, and to their application to the techniques of translation and conference translation, as well as facilitating actions in the learning of Italian languages, both for children and adults. These competences should be enriched and strengthened through the acquisition of basic competences in the literary, cultural, economic-juridical and socio-anthropological fields. Educational activities aiming at developing knowledge, competences and skills in the field of communication, information management and linguistic analysis. Elective activities enabling students to build their personal curriculum, enriching and completing their interdisciplinary education. Stages and practice periods at Italian and/or foreign companies, institutions, schools or universities, enabling them to apply, integrate and experiment the knowledge and skills they acquired in a real professional context.
- language expert in public relations and organisations offices in activities, such as publishing and editing, requiring language and analytical skills. - translator in public and private agencies and companies (also in the tourism sector), publishers, cultural associations, newspapers; - cultural promoter in the cultural tourism sector
Class 11: the final examination consists in a written paper about one topic related to one of the course subjects. The paper should demonstrate the analysis and expression skills achieved by the student. Class 12: the final examination aims at ascertaining the acquisition of written and spoken linguistic mediation skills, through the discussion, in two languages, of a topic agreed with the examining Board.

course outline
Teachings first year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
04517 - COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Details LAVIERI (PO) RESTUCCIA (PA) 6.0 1 V A L-FIL-LET/14
04777 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS Details PATERNOSTRO (PA) SOTTILE (PA) 12.0 1 V A L-FIL-LET/12
03750 - GLOTTOLOGY Details LONGO (PC) ALIFFI (PQ) 12.0 2 V A L-LIN/01
Optional subjects 18.0 B
Optional subjects II 6.0 C
Teachings second year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
Optional subjects III 18.0 B
Optional subjects IV 24.0 A
Optional subjects V 6.0 C
Free subjects 12.0 D
Teachings third year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
13351 - ADVANCED SKILLS RELATED TO THE LABOUR MARKET 3.0 1 G F
15081 - ITALIAN AS SECOND LANGUAGE - PRACTICE Details 6.0 1 G F
15082 - ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR FOREIGNERS Details AMENTA (PA) 12.0 1 V A L-FIL-LET/12
16852 - COMPETENCES RELATED TO THE LABOUR MARKET 2 3.0 1 G F
04444 - CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN LITERATURE Details LA MONACA (PO) CARMINA (PA) 6.0 2 V A L-FIL-LET/11
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 6.0 2 V E
06461 - INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEMS DE PAOLA (PA) 6.0 2 V C ING-INF/05
Optional subjects VI 12.0 B
Optional subjects VII 6.0 A
Optional subjects VIII 6.0 C
Elective activities
Optional subjects II credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
06727 - HISTORY OF ISLAMIC COUNTRIES Details PELLITTERI (PQ) 6.0 1 V C L-OR/10
06715 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY COCO (PA) 6.0 2 V C M-STO/04
07079 - MODERN HISTORY Details CUSUMANO (PA) 6.0 2 V C M-STO/02
Optional subjects III credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
13150 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II Details SPINZI (RU) RIZZO (PA) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/12
13152 - MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II Details CARACAUSI (PA) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/20
13238 - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II FEDELE (PC) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/04
13146 - SPANISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II Details PRESTIGIACOMO (PO) 9.0 2 V B L-LIN/07
13151 - GERMAN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II Details HOFFMANN (PO) 9.0 2 V B L-LIN/14
13239 - ARAB LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II Details SICARI (PA) 9.0 2 V B L-OR/12
13452 - RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II RUMYANTSEV (PA) 9.0 2 V B L-LIN/21
13540 - CHINESE LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION II Details URSO (PC) 9.0 2 V B L-OR/21
Optional subjects credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
04633 - ARAB LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I Details SICARI (PA) 9.0 1 V B L-OR/12
04638 - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I SCLAFANI (RD) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/04
04644 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I Details SCIARRINO (PA) SCIARRINO (PA) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/12
04648 - MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I Details DI SALVO (PO) 9.0 1 V B L-LIN/20
04655 - RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I Details SCHIRO' (RU) 9.0 2 V B L-LIN/21
04659 - SPANISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I Details PRESTIGIACOMO (PO) 9.0 2 V B L-LIN/07
04663 - GERMAN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I Details WEERNING (RU) 9.0 2 V B L-LIN/14
13529 - CHINESE LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION I Details TAMBURELLO (PA) 9.0 2 V B L-OR/21
Optional subjects V credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
06727 - HISTORY OF ISLAMIC COUNTRIES Details PELLITTERI (PQ) 6.0 1 V C L-OR/10
06715 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY COCO (PA) 6.0 2 V C M-STO/04
07079 - MODERN HISTORY Details CUSUMANO (PA) 6.0 2 V C M-STO/02
Optional subjects VI credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
13269 - GERMAN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III Details HOFFMANN (PO) 6.0 1 V B L-LIN/14
13270 - MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III Details CARACAUSI (PA) 6.0 1 V B L-LIN/20
13271 - ARAB LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III Details ELSAKAAN (PC) 6.0 1 V B L-OR/12
13537 - CHINESE LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III Details GIUFFRE' (PC) 6.0 1 V B L-OR/21
13265 - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III Details MADONIA (PA) 6.0 2 V B L-LIN/04
13267 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III Details ZUMMO (PA) RIZZO (PA) 6.0 2 V B L-LIN/12
13268 - SPANISH LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III Details PRESTIGIACOMO (PO) 6.0 2 V B L-LIN/07
13536 - RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION III RUMYANTSEV (PA) 6.0 2 V B L-LIN/21
Optional subjects IV credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
19041 - RUSSIAN LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details COLOMBO (PA) 12.0 1 V A L-LIN/21
19046 - ARAB LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details SICARI (PA) 12.0 1 V A L-OR/12
19048 - GERMAN LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details DI BELLA (PA) 12.0 1 V A L-LIN/13
19052 - FRENCH LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details MADONIA (PA) 12.0 1 V A L-LIN/03
19043 - MODERN GREEK LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details DI SALVO (PO) 12.0 2 V A L-LIN/20
19044 - CHINESE LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details TAMBURELLO (PA) 12.0 2 V A L-OR/21
19049 - SPANISH LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details POLIZZI (PO) 12.0 2 V A L-LIN/05
19050 - ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I CASTAGNA (PA) 12.0 2 V A L-LIN/10
Optional subjects VIII credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
03109 - ETHNOANTHROPOLOGY Details MONTES (RU) 6.0 2 V C M-DEA/01
06538 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNICATION PROCESSES Details RIZZUTO (PA) 6.0 2 V C SPS/08
Optional subjects VII credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
19039 - CHINESE LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION II Details GIUFFRE' (PC) 6.0 1 V A L-OR/21
19040 - RUSSIAN LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION II Details COLOMBO (PA) 6.0 1 V A L-LIN/21
19053 - SPANISH LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION II Details POLIZZI (PO) 6.0 1 V A L-LIN/05
19054 - ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION I Details CASTAGNA (PA) 6.0 1 V A L-LIN/10
19042 - MODERN GREEK LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION II Details CARACAUSI (PA) 6.0 2 V A L-LIN/20
19045 - ARAB LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION II Details 6.0 2 V A L-OR/12
19047 - GERMAN LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION II Details BARRALE (PA) 6.0 2 V A L-LIN/13
19051 - FRENCH LITERATURE AND CIVILISATION II Details TONONI (PO) 6.0 2 V A L-LIN/03
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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