Curriculum LINGMOD - Modern Languages Studies
The study of language and modern languages, with different approaches, in their intertwining with socio-cultural issues relevant to the annual theme of the PhD cycle.
Scientific research on modern languages
The approaches encompassed by the curriculum are various, ranging from pragmatics to translation and translatology, from didactics to language pedagogy. The range of approaches is broad, and includes: sociolinguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, conversation analysis, interactional linguistics, linguistic anthropology, applied linguistics, language acquisition, digital humanities.
The overall objective of this curriculum is to train you in at least two languages, with different theories and analytical methods. You will be able to confront situations of linguistic and cultural diversity, tackling the main challenges posed by multicultural, intercultural, and multilingual societies. Each year, the LINGMOD curriculum addresses a different theme, in synergy with the other three curricula of the PhD programme. These themes are investigated with the most advanced research methods and tools. The curriculum prioritizes the study of language in context, with a particular focus on the relationship between language and sociocultural issues relevant to the transversal theme.
During the oral examination, you will be assessed on your proficiency in two of the following languages of your choice: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. In addition, knowledge of Italian is a mandatory prerequisite.
Elements of internationalisation
You will spend a research period abroad of 6 months: you will have a wide choice of international universities.
You will be able to access co-tutorships with foreign universities: log in with your @unibo.it credentials on the Intranet to find out the University's procedure.
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An opportunity to immerse myself in the current research
The curriculum not only offered me an innovative and interdisciplinary teaching, but also a virtuous network of academic and professional collaborations; the study experience in Québec also allowed me to prepare myself for adversity... not only academic!
Chiara Gagliano
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Internationally renowned lecturers and fruitful professional networks
During my career, I had the opportunity to participate in numerous seminars crucial to my research, both terms of methodology and content. This has allowed me to present my research at conferences and to come into contact with other research groups.
Mariangela Picciuolo