MA in LANGUAGES FOR COMMUNICATION IN

INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES AND

ORGANIZATIONS (LACOM)

COURSE CONTENTS

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Presentation

Global communicative competence

foreign languages and cultures(European languages, Chinese andRussian)

economic competence

legal competence

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All lessons are held in English, with the exception of the

French, German and Spanish language courses and one

course on the use of the Italian language in business and

institutional contexts.

One-year language course in Chinese and Russian is also

offered.

Course content

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I YEAR

- Introduction to international economics (9) - Introduction to European and International Law (6)

One course to - Comparative business law (6)

be chosen - (Digital) communication and human rights (6)

Two courses to - Strategie linguistiche e strumenti digitali per la

be chosen comunicazione istituzionale (6)

- Professional Communication and digital discourse (6)

- Digital Humanities (6)

Course structure

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- Intercultural communication and language variation – English language

(12)

- Intercultural communication and language variation – French, Spanish,

German language (12)

- Credits for elective courses (9) (i.e. Chinese or Russian or other

courses offered by the Department )

Total credits (60)

Course structure

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II YEAR

- Development Economics (6)

- English specialised communication and translation (12)

- French, Spanish and German specialised communication and translation

(12)

- International commercial law (6)

- Internationalization strategies or Marketing and digital communication (6)

- Other activities (i.e. internship, further language competences, etc) (8)

- Dissertation (16)

Total credits (60)

Course structure

INTERNATIONALIZATION

Erasmus Plus

Moreoverseas

Students can spend a period of three to six months abroad

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Public relations management in companies and organizations keen on developing activities and programmes in international settings

Career options (I)

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Editing and translating in: Career options (II)

• Companies and international organizations • Publishing houses • Advertising and tourism

agencies • Translation agencies • Public administrations

Language

Individual values/attitudes

Culture

Entry requirements for applicants having an Italian

study qualification

Holders of a Diploma di Laurea belonging to classes: L-11, L-12, L-15, L-

16, L-18, L-20, L-36, L-37 (D.M. 270/04); or classes 11, 3, 39, 19, 17,14, 15,

35 (M.D. 509/99); or a diploma pre 1999 within the field of linguistics

Acquisition of at least 20 credits (Italian CFU) in the following foreign

languages: French, Spanish, English, German (L-LIN/04, L-LIN/07, L-

LIN/12, L-LIN/14)

and additional

34 credits (Italian CFU) in the following scientific disciplinary sectors: L-

LIN/01, L-LIN/03, L-LIN/05, L-LIN/06, L-LIN/10, L-LIN/11, L-LIN/13, L-FIL-

LET/12, M-FIL/01, M-FIL/05, M-GGR/02, M-STO/04, SECS-P/01, SECS-

P/02, SECS-P/07, SECS-P/08, IUS/02, IUS/13. If the Diploma di Laurea is

pre 1999, the examinations taken by applicants must refer to the above-

mentioned scientific disciplinary sectors

Applicants need to demonstrate that they have at least a B2 level in

English, as certified by an international language certification or,

alternatively, a statement issued by their home University, unless it is stated

in their academic transcript

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Entry requirements for EU and non-EU applicants

residing in Italy holding a foreign university degree

Holders of a Bachelor’s degree deemed suitable

Applicants need to demonstrate that:

they have taken foreign language exams (French, English, Spanish,

German) in their previous university studies, and exams in the field of

linguistics, economics, and law

they have at least a B2 level in English, as certified by an international

language certification or, alternatively, a statement issued by their home

University, unless it is stated in their academic transcript

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Admissions procedure for EU and non-EU applicants

residing in Italy holding an Italian or foreign university

degree

Limited number of students: 150

Entry test in two languages (chosen among English,

French, German, and Spanish)

Applicants must apply for a preliminary online

evaluation (deadline: 3rd August 2020). A Committee

will assess candidates’ applications in order to decide

whether they have the entry requirements for sitting the

test

Call for applications is available on the following

website: www.unimore.it/bandi/StuLau-Lau2.html

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Admissions procedure for non-EU applicants residing

abroad

Limited number of students: 20 places

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree deemed suitable

Adequate knowledge in the two foreign languages applicants intend to

study as first- and second-language choice (English, French, Spanish and

German)

at least a B2 level of English, as certified by an international language

certification or, alternatively, a statement issued by their home University,

unless it is stated in their academic transcript

Adequate academic background relating to this specific Master’s Degree

An interview (through Skype) is needed for applicants whose documents

provided do not clearly state their language skills.

Applicants must apply for a preliminary online evaluation (deadline:

11th May 2020). A Committee will assess candidates’ applications in order

to decide whether they have the entry requirements for enrolment

Call for applications is available on the following website:

www.international.unimore.it/bandilan.html

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For any queries please contact

the MA’s degree coordinator prof. Giuliana Diani

giuliana.diani@unimore.it

Further information