BA - Modern Languages
EUROPEAN BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major: European Modern Languages Applied to Translation
Minors: (1), or (2), or (3)
This three-year course offers you the opportunity to study three languages to degree level while gaining practical experience in translating towards becoming an interpreter. You study one of two languages, English or Italian up to C2 level; another chosen European language up to C1 level; and another chosen language up to B2 level (Russian, German, and Spanish). The course combines an academic focus with a strong practical emphasis and includes training in technical and literary translation applied to a range of social and business contexts. You will also be given an introduction to technological tools available for translators. To broaden your knowledge of historical, artistic and social aspects of European Civilisation we offer a wide range of Electives to satisfy any and all of your personal interests and curiosities. Translation assignments are modelled on real-life situations and you will be encouraged to take up at least one translation Workshop or voluntary translation assignment for an external organisation during your course. You will spend your third year – even if you are abroad – pursuing a Minor to complement the language and translation skills you have developed in a particular sector. You also have the opportunity to study at one of our partner institutions specialising in translation and interpreting or carry out a translation-related work placement.
FIRST YEAR
| FALL | SPRING | ||||||
| 1st Semester | CR | 2nd Semester | CR | ||||
| ECTS | Units | ECTS | Units | ||||
| English Language B1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | English Language B2 | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Secondary Language A1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | Secondary Language A2 | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Tertiary Language A1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | Tertiary Language A2 | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Modern European Fiction | 4.5 | 3.0 | Capitals of European Countries | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| History of European Art I | 3.0 | 2.0 | History of European Art II | 3.0 | 2.0 | ||
| History of European Countries I | 3.0 | 2.0 | History of European Countries II | 3.0 | 2.0 | ||
| Contemporary European Film | 3.0 | 2.0 | Methodology of Translation I | 6.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Principles of Multiculturalism | 3.0 | 2.0 | |||||
| Total | 30 | 20 | Total | 30 | 20 | ||
Number of credits for the 1st year: 60 ECTS Credits
SECOND YEAR
| FALL | SPRING | ||||||
| 3rd Semester | CR | 4th Semester | CR | ||||
| ECTS | Units | ECTS | Units | ||||
| English Language C1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | English Language C2 | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Secondary Language B1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | Secondary Language B2 | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Tertiary Language B1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | Tertiary Language B2 | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Methodology of Translation II | 4.5 | 3.0 | Research Strategies | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Computers & Data Processing | 4.5 | 3.0 | Methodology of Translation III | 4.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Sociolinguistics | 4.5 | 3.0 | Electives | 7.5 | 5.0 | ||
| Public Speaking | 3.0 | 2.0 | |||||
| Total | 30 | 20 | Total | 30 | 20 | ||
Number of credits for the 2nd year: 60 ECTS Credits
THIRD YEAR
Core program
| FALL | |||
| 5th Semester | CR | ||
| ECTS | Units | ||
| English/Italian Language Application to Interpreting | 4.5 | 3.0 | |
| Secondary Language C1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | |
| Cross-Cultural Communication and Foreign Languages | 4.5 | 3.0 | |
| European Economy in the Age of Globalization & Integration | 4.5 | 3.0 | |
| Electives | 12.0 | 8.0 | |
| Total | 30 | 20 | |
Option (MINOR 1): Applied Business
| SPRING | |||
| 6th Semester | CR | ||
| ECTS | Units | ||
| First Language Applied to Business | 6.0 | 4.0 | |
| Translation Workshop Experience | 6.0 | 4.0 | |
| Marketing & Advertising | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Management & Administration | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Buying & Negotiating | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Capstone Experience - Thesis MLT-ABU | 9.0 | 6.0 | |
| Total | 30 | 20 | |
Option (MINOR 2): Tourism & Cultural Heritage
| SPRING | |||
| 6th Semester | CR | ||
| ECTS | Units | ||
| First Language Applied to Tourism & Cultural Heritage | 6.0 | 4.0 | |
| Translation Workshop Experience | 6.0 | 4.0 | |
| Travel & Tourism | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Fundraising & Business Planning | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| The Italian-American Experience | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Capstone Experience - Thesis MLT-TCH | 9.0 | 6.0 | |
| Total | 30 | 20 | |
Option (MINOR 3): Performing Arts
| SPRING | |||
| 6th Semester | CR | ||
| ECTS | Units | ||
| First Language Applied to Performing Arts | 6.0 | 4.0 | |
| Translation Workshop Experience | 6.0 | 4.0 | |
| History of Performing Arts | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Theatre, Music & Dance Production | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Film Projects and Entertainment Industries | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Capstone Experience - Thesis MLT-PA | 9.0 | 6.0 | |
| Total | 30 | 20 | |
Number of credits for the 3rd year: 60 ECTS Credits
Total number of ECTS Credits for the three-year program: 180 ECTS Credits
| ELECTIVES | |||||
| Code | Course Unit | Year | Sem. | ECTS | Units |
| Presentation | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Basic Preparations of Italian Cuisine | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Contemporary Italian Cinema | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Cultural Introduction to Italy | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Internet English | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| European Economic History | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Food Anthropology and Culture | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Global Political Economy | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| History of Fashion Design | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| History of Italian Cuisine | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Made in Italy | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Marketing for the Performing Arts | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Meeting Preparation | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Principles of Food | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Reading & Writing | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Survey of Italian Theatre | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Visual & Graphic Design | 2 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Ancient Rome Experienced | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Computer Tools Applied to Translation | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Editing | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| English for executive assistants | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| English for Procurement | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Human Resources | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| International Business & Trade | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Italian History Through the Cinema | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Management & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Public Relations | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |
| Translation Project Management | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | |