Profile

Foreign language correspondents and similar professions

Functions

The graduate in Foreign Languages, Cultures and Literatures performs the role of cultural mediator, both written and oral, in public and private institutions, businesses, national and international organizations, non-profit associations and in any other context where linguistic assistance is required for tourism, commercial and cultural purposes. In these areas, he/she deals with the translation of texts from/to the foreign language and the drafting of texts in Italian or other languages, as well as the reception and maintenance of relationships with international partners, clients or guests, both orally and in writing.

Skills

The foreign language correspondent carries out his/her duties thanks to the ability to reflect critically on the language, both Italian and foreign, and on the related cultures. In particular, he/she is able to make autonomous linguistic choices in the translation and drafting of texts in Italian and foreign languages, through analysis of the text and of the semiotic and historical-cultural context and in relation to the different textual typologies. Furthermore, the expert knows how to choose the most suitable written and oral translation strategies to apply in different contexts and knows how to use the linguistic and cultural research tools most suited to the contingent situation.

Sbocco

The expected employment opportunities and professional activities fall within the sectors of cultural services, journalism, publishing and cultural institutions, in businesses and commercial activities, in diplomatic and consular representations, in cultural tourism and cultural intermediation, as well as in the training of development operators in multi-ethnic and multicultural contexts. The University has planned, in agreement with public and private bodies, the most appropriate internships to compete for the achievement of the credits required for the training activities corresponding to specific professional profiles, or courses and other training and cultural experiences aimed at promoting the graduate's entry into the world of work. Furthermore, graduates who have sufficient credits in appropriate groups of sectors, as provided for by Decree 10 September 2010, n. 249, will be able to participate in the admission tests for the training courses with a limited number of places for teaching in secondary schools and, once these courses have been completed and the qualification obtained, they will be able to participate in the competitive procedures according to the current legislation.