Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture in the Digital World (LiCIMoD)

• develop a solid foundational, methodological, and historical background in linguistic, philological, and literary studies, with specific reference to an in-depth understanding of the history, structure, synchronic and diachronic variation, and uses of the Italian language
• provide essential knowledge in artistic, historical, and geographical fields, with specific reference to Italy's place within the context of European history and culture (geographical and historical-artistic area)
• possess basic skills in language teaching (glottodidactics) and in teaching Italian as a non-native language, as well as basic competences in the scientific-disciplinary sectors of Italian culture
• be able to convey these contents to students with different levels of language proficiency (Italian language teaching area)
• develop proficiency in at least one language other than Italian (English or Spanish, with the possibility to also choose a linguistically distant language such as Arabic, Chinese, or Japanese) (linguistic-philological-literary area)
• possess knowledge of digital tools applied to the humanities and to the teaching of Italian, enabling effective communication, promotion, and teaching of Italian language and culture in accordance with current requirements

For the Digital curriculum, the specific objectives are:

• achieve a solid foundation in literature, linguistics, language teaching, history, philology, and Italian arts from a digital perspective
• possess knowledge of digital tools applied to the humanities that allow for the study, promotion, and teaching of Italian language and culture in the digital world
• acquire foundational knowledge of HTML, TEI annotation, introductory coding skills, and the use of Artificial Intelligence tools and writing programs in the humanities

For the Cultural curriculum, the specific objectives are:

• achieve a solid foundation in Italian literature, linguistics, language teaching, philology, music, and the arts from an educational and international perspective, enabling innovative study, teaching, and promotion of Italian culture both in Italy and abroad, with a multicultural approach
• deepen knowledge in historical, geographical, and artistic fields with specific reference to Italy’s place in European and world history and culture
• acquire basic knowledge of a linguistically distant language (Arabic or Chinese)

Graduates in Italian Language and Culture in the Digital World will be qualified for the following professional fields:

Digital Curriculum

• public bodies, cooperatives, and companies involved in the management and promotion of cultural content
• educational institutions: e-learning and the application of information and communication technologies to learning processes
• cultural heritage: creation and management of archives, digital libraries, virtual museums, information retrieval
• software companies specializing in the management of linguistic and cultural content
• universities (e-learning, academic management)
• public administrations and cooperatives: internal and external communication (web content management), staff training (e-learning)
• companies and foundations: internal and external communication, cultural management and promotion through digital channels, staff training (e-learning)

Cultural Curriculum

• public bodies, cooperatives, and companies involved in the management and promotion of cultural content
• teaching Italian language and culture to foreigners and Italians in public and private institutions or in associations and non-profit organizations, in foreign institutions, as well as in Italian diplomatic offices
• linguistic and cultural mediation in public and private schools in Italy and abroad, and in public institutions
• consultancy for institutions engaged in promoting the Italian language and culture
• foundations and public administrations: promotion and organization of cultural events, and enhancement of historical and cultural heritage

* The 9 ECTS credits assigned to foreign language courses include 3 ECTS completed with a native speaker/CEL

Students can check their study plans to see which courses are compulsory, optional, or elective.