1. INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S DEGREE IN Programme Director
LANGUAGE, SOCIETY AND COMMUNICATION Prof. Eva-Maria Thüne
School of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Interpreting and Translation – Bologna Campus

2. About LSC
LSC is a 2 year Master’s Degree Course (Second Cycle) and taught mainly in English
Based on the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Interpreting and Translation and the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
It provides students with a high-quality academic education and professional skills in the field of international communication

3. About LSC A range of subjects in the areas of :
Modern Languages (English, French, German, Spanish and Russian);
Linguistics Courses;
Historical, Geographical and Social Studies;
ICT applied to Human Sciences
Only one compulsory subject to be taken in Italian (Linguistics Courses – 1st year)

4. LSC students will develop…
Knowledge of two languages of international communication;
Ability to interpret the linguistic and sociolinguistic codes in various communicative situations;
Comprehension of problems related to economic, social and cultural integration
An Internationally-oriented attitude

5. Career Opportunities
Expert in Language and Culture for International Relations
Coordinating international communications at senior level;
Planning and running international events;
Top-level coordination in situations where communication patterns between different cultures are involved and need to be interpreted;
Helping to design and manage socio-cultural projects to implement European language policies and protect the languages of migrants

6. Career Opportunities Text Editor and Sub-Editor in Multiple Languages
Revising texts in either of the two chosen foreign languages and in Italian;
Producing texts in either of the two chosen foreign languages and in Italian;
Writing up notes or tape scripts (e.g. from meetings) in English and in the chosen foreign languages;
Liaising with professionals in other areas on questions of specialised lexis and terminology, especially in regard to websites and other on-line applications

7. Career Opportunities
Language, Society and Communication prepares students to seek employment in many sectors, including:
Administration, organization and public relations in private enterprises (event management, publishing and communication world, advertising);
Public and Service Sector institutions;
International Organizations, including NGOs.

8. About us
Dean’s Office Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Via Filippo Re, Via Cartolerie, 5

9. Teaching Office – Ufficio Didattico
The Teaching Office is a hub for all the School’s teaching activity
LSC Students can have a direct contact through Enrico Carlini and this address:
General Contacts of the Teaching Office:

10. Students Administration Office – Segreteria Studenti
The Students Administration Office deals with all the career procedures and gives information on: enrollments, tuition fees, exemptions, University transfers, suspension of studies, withdrawal from studies, Final Examination and Graduation Application, Certificates etc.
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9,00-11,15 am; Tuesday and Thursday 14,30-15,30 pm, via Bertoloni 4.
Contacts:

11. About LSC – Course Catalogue
FIRST YEAR
Linguistics Courses related to the two languages (36 ECTS) – Two disciplines for each language
These subjects involve transversal practical activities, that is, common for courses of the same language.
Linguistics Course (9 ECTS)
This discipline is related to Italian linguistics
History, Economics and Geography Courses (9 ECTS)
Information Technology I.C. (6 ECTS)
* 1 ECTS = 1 CFU

12. About LSC – Course Catalogue
SECOND YEAR
Linguistics of the individual languages (18 ECTS) – one course for each language
These subjects involve transversal practical activities, that is, common for courses of the same language
Supplementary Disciplines (9 ECTS)
Electives (9 ECTS) – This group includes Internship
Final Examination (24 ECTS)

13. Admission In order to be admitted students should:
possess specific curricular requirements
undergo an interview designed to assess their Personal Academic Background
demonstrate their knowledge of the English Language (not lower than B2)
Requirements and admission process are different according to the type of Degree held by students (Italian or Foreign)

14. Admission – Italian Degree
Curricular Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (1st Cycle Degree) with a minimum final mark of 105/110
48 ECTS* in the two modern languages studied previously (24 ECTS per language)
If English was not part of your First Degree: one of the accepted English Language Certificates, issued in the last 24 months (it is also possible to take the OOPT)
FCE Grade C, BEC Vantage, IELTS 6.5 (Listening: min 6.5), TOEFL 80 (Listening: min 22) or higher
Students from an anglophone country are exempted!
* 1 ECTS = 1 CFU

15. Admission – Foreign Degree
Curricular Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree demonstrating a theoretical and practical knowledge of two of the foreign languages taught
One of the accepted English Language Certificates, issued in the last 24 months, or the OOPT
FCE Grade C, BEC Vantage, IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.5 in ‘Listening’), TOEFL 80 (with at least 22 in ‘Listening’)
FCE Grade A, B, CAE grade A, B, C, CPE grade A, B, C, BEC Higher, higher scores in IELTS and TOEFL
Students who are citizens of an anglophone country and hold a Foreign Degree and students holding a Foreign Degree issued by an anglophone country institution are exempted!

16. Admission – Italian and Foreign Degree
Assessment of personal academic preparation
Personal preparation will be evaluated through an interview Students should submit:
A Self-Certificate declaration – a signed declaration listing the exams you passed in the previous Degree(s) with the corresponding marks, credits and subject groups, as well as their University Diploma and any other University Record that they want to be evaluated
If necessary a copy of their English Language Certificate
If applicable, a long-distance interview request form, which should be adequately motivated

17. Admission – Italian and Foreign Degree
Assessment of the student’s reasons for applying
The Interview will be carried out in one of the two foreign languages the applicant intends to study further, provided that it is not English. It will be focused on:
The assessment of the student’s skills and knowledge with reference to the Degree Course Objectives
The analysis of student’s motivations

18. Admission – Italian and Foreign Degree
How to register for the Admission
Connect to to create your User ID and Password, by clicking on ‘Registrati’
Register by providing the required information
Click on ‘Prove di Ammissione’
Select ‘Laurea Magistrale’ and then ‘Procedi’
Select ‘Language, Society and Communication/Lingua, Società e Comunicazione’
Upload the required documents

19. Admission – Italian and Foreign Degree
Copy of a valid ID document (Passport or ID Card)
Transcript/Self-Certificate of the previous Degree(s), exams and marks with specification of credits, SSD and final mark
UNIBO STUDENTS: offices will automatically process your data. FOREIGN DEGREE STUDENTS: attach a valid copy of your Degree Certificate with all the exams taken (EU students can attach a Diploma Supplement)
English Language Certificate or OOPT Certificate, if necessary
Motivation Letter
Adequately motivated long-distance interview form
For non-EU students: copy of a valid residence permit

20. Contacts
Prof. Eva-Maria Thüne, Academic Programme Director
Enrico Carlini, Administrative Programme Coordinator
Segreteria Studenti Scuola di Lingue e Letterature, Traduzione e Interpretazione (Students Administration Office) – Tel Fax
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Friday: 9 am – am
Tuesday – Thursday: 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm.
HelpDesk Studenti Online
Tel
From Monday to Friday, 09 am -1 pm and 2 pm-5 pm

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