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LALIR – Languages for International Relations

Bachelor’s degree in Languages for International Relations (L-12 Linguistic Mediation)

Educational Objectives

Our three-year undergraduate program aims to train graduates to develop a strong proficiency in two foreign languages and professional skills for dynamic careers. The curriculum is designed to be both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, providing a solid foundation in legal, economic, historical, sociological, and political studies, with a focus on international and European perspectives. This approach prepares students to effectively manage various international and European aspects of today’s legal, economic, and social environments.

Professional Profile

Graduates will be well-prepared as experts in International Relations, with a strong command of two foreign languages and a broad set of interdisciplinary skills. They will be capable of devising and managing strategies for national and international organizations or businesses, with a particular focus on project planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue a range of career options, including roles in state administrations, public entities, and local government offices. Potential careers include positions in research and study departments of public organizations, diplomatic roles, and positions as assistants or collaborators in Italian or European parliamentary offices. Opportunities also exist in the private sector (for-profit companies and non-profit organizations), as well as in public affairs, public relations, media relations, and general administration.

Further Studies Opportunities

With a degree in “Languages for International Relations,” graduates are eligible to pursue Master’s programs in Modern Languages for Communication and Cooperation (LM-38) and International Relations (LM-52), depending on the specific requirements of each university. Additionally, this degree qualifies graduates for University Master’s programs that require a background in the L-12 class.

Study Plan

LALIR-LANGUAGES FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

LANGUAGES FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS degree class L-12

First Year: 7 Exams and 57 ECTS

DISCIPLINESSDExamsECTS
Public Law Institutions (PDF)IUS/0916
Political Science (PDF) SPS/0419
Contemporary History (PDF)M-STO/0416
Italian Language and Linguistics (PDF) L-FIL-LET/1216
English Culture and Literature (PDF)L-LIN/1016
Language and Translation I (ENGLISH C.I. – 3 Modules):
English Language I (PDF)
English Linguistics I (PDF)
Translation between Italian and English I (PDF)
L-LIN/12112
Language and Translation I (FRENCH C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 3 Modules ):
French Language I (PDF)
French Linguistics I (PDF)
Translation between Italian and French I (PDF)
L-LIN/4112
Language and Translation I (SPANISH C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 3 Modules ):
Spanish Language I (PDF)
Spanish Linguistics I (PDF)
Translation between Italian and Spanish I (PDF)
L-LIN/7112
Language and Translation I (GERMAN C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 3 Modules ):
German Language I (PDF)
German Linguistics I (PDF)
Translation between Italian and German I (PDF)
L-LIN/14112

Second Year: 7 Exams and 60 ECTS

DISCIPLINESSDExamsECTS
International Law (PDF) IUS/1319
Political Economy (PDF) SECS-P/0119
Economic Policy of European Integration (PDF)SECS-P/0216
Elective Activity – GROUP 1(*)16
Culture and Literature (FRENCH – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE) (PDF) L-LIN/316
Culture and Literature (SPANISH – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE) (PDF) L-LIN/516
Culture and Literature (GERMAN – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE) (PDF) L-LIN/1316
Language and Translation II (ENGLISH C.I. – 4 Modules):
English Language II (PDF)
English Linguistics II (PDF)
Translation from Italian to English II (PDF)
Translation from English to Italian II (PDF)
L-LIN/12112
Language and Translation II (FRENCH C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 4 Modules):
French Language II (PDF)
French Linguistics II (PDF)
Translation from Italian to French II (PDF)
Translation from French to Italian II (PDF)
L-LIN/4112
Language and Translation II (SPANISH C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 4 Modules):
Spanish Language II (PDF)
Spanish Linguistics II (PDF)
Translation from Italian to Spanish II (PDF)
Translation from Spanish to Italian II (PDF)
L-LIN/7112
Language and Translation II (GERMAN C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 4 Modules):
German Language II (PDF)
German Linguistics II (PDF)
Translation from Italian to German II (PDF)
Translation from German to Italian II (PDF)
L-LIN/14112

Third Year: 6 Exams and 63 ECTS

DISCIPLINESSDEXAMSECTS
International Relations (PDF)SPS/0419
History of International Relations (PDF) SPS/0616
European integration law (PDF) IUS/1416
Elective Activity – GROUP 2(*)16
Language and Translation III (ENGLISH C.I. – 4 Modules):
English Language III (PDF)
English Linguistics III (PDF)
Translation from Italian to English III (PDF)
Translation from English to Italian III (PDF)
L-LIN/12112
Language and Translation III (FRENCH C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 4 Modules):
French Language III (PDF)
French Linguistics III (PDF)
Translation from Italian to French III (PDF)
Translation from French to Italian III (PDF)
L-LIN/4112
Language and Translation III (SPANISH C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 4 Modules):
Spanish Language III (PDF)
Spanish Linguistics III (PDF)
Translation from Italian to Spanish III (PDF)
Translation from Spanish to Italian III (PDF)
L-LIN/7112 
Language and Translation III (GERMAN C.I. – SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE – 4 Modules):
German Language III (PDF)
German Linguistics III (PDF)
Translation from Italian to German III (PDF)
Translation from German to Italian III (PDF)
L-LIN/14112
Other Mandatory Educational Activities 
Internship  6
Final Exam  6

ELECTIVES – CHOOSE ONE COURSE FROM EACH ONE OF THE TWO GROUPS

DISCIPLINESSDGROUPYEARECTS
Sociology of International Relations (PDF)SPS/11GR126
Business Organisation (PDF)SECS-P/10GR126
Introduction to Interpreting (PDF)L-LIN/12GR126
     
Sociology of Cultural and Communicative Processes (PDF)SPS/08GR236
Management (PDF)SECS-P/08GR236
Liaison Interpreting (PDF)L-LIN/12GR236