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Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-38 R (Modern languages for communication and international cooperation)

Venue:

Venice

Language:

Italian/English

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

Why choose this programme

1

you will develop sophisticated language and communication skills, especially in political, economic, and legal settings

2

you will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary political and socio-economic landscape of your selected region (China, Japan, the Arab world, or Southeast Asia) and will be equipped to analyse transformations from both a regional and global historical perspective

3

you will develop a flexible and adaptable problem-solving approach, acquiring skills that are applicable in both the private and public sectors. Furthermore, you will learn specific research and analytical methodologies, along with the use of relevant digital tool

Overview After graduation Where Contacts

Overview

The Languages of Asia and North Africa for Business and International Cooperation (LAAMICI) degree programme offers advanced linguistic and communication skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the current political and socioeconomic dynamics of the cultural region of your choice.

You will have the chance to explore:

  • specialised language use in legal, political, economic and social settings;
  • institutional systems and recent socioeconomic transformations, viewed from a historical perspective;
  • the connections between national processes and the wider regional and global context;
  • research methods and tools, including those utilised in the field of information technology.

You will learn the methodologies specific to each discipline and develop analytical and intercultural communication skills applicable across various sectors. This will enable you to create a flexible and independent professional profile, attractive to companies and organisations engaged in relations between Italy and the countries covered by the programme.

You can choose from four curricula:

  • Arabic countries – language of study: Arabic
  • China – language of study: Chinese
  • Japan – language of study: Japanese
  • South East Asia – language of study: Thai

Opinions

Andrea Revelant

Andrea Revelant

Programme coordinator

“This Master’s degree programme has an interdisciplinary approach, combining the study of one Asian language with social sciences. It provides advanced and specialised linguistic training alongside a thorough understanding of the institutions and socioeconomic context of your chosen geographical area. The degree thus prepares you for roles of responsibility within companies and organisations operating internationally.”

International network, experience abroad and employment

Ca' Foscari has over 1,500 partnerships with international institutions, including programmes like Erasmus+ and Overseas, enabling students to study and intern abroad.

Ca' Foscari's Career Service guides you into the world of work with advice services, CV support, meetings with institutions and companies, and the search for and setup of training internships in Italy and abroad.

 

What you will study
Study plans for the academic year 2025/2026

Arabic countries [LMR40-2525] China [LMR40-2525] Japan [LMR40-2525] South East Asia [LMR40-2525]

After graduation

business and consultancy roles related to China, Japan, the Arab world, or Southeast Asia, with companies engaged in foreign markets or pursuing international expansion, as well as Chambers of Commerce

you might work in international and intercultural relations as a regional specialist for public or private institutions in the areas of cooperation and development, cultural exchange, and research on political and socio-economic phenomena. Opportunities include roles in intergovernmental organisations and in Italian or foreign institutions involved in economic, cultural, and social integration

specialist journalism and technical-scientific publishing

Where

Department of Asian and North African Studies
San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro 1686, Campo San Sebastiano, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Contacts

Linguistic Campus

ADiSS - Linguistic Campus
‌ Polo didattico San Basilio [ITA], dock no. 5, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.linguistico@unive.it
Linguistic area internships: stage.campuslingue@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campuslingue@unive.it

Services for students and appointment reservation  

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/lmr40