Presentation
Why choose this programme
a highly specialised programme concentrating on a single language-literature-culture, selected from seven available pathways. The course encompasses comprehensive textual analysis, class discussions, and essay writing in the target language
specialised seminars featuring international academics, and practical workshops in collaboration with cultural institutions such as theatres and museums, enrich your education with hands-on, interdisciplinary experiences
take advantage of five joint and double degrees, along with numerous exchange agreements with international universities
Overview
The Master’s Degree Programme in European, American and Postcolonial Languages and Literatures is one of the most well-established and appealing courses offered by our University. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in a specific language, literature and culture from among those spoken in Western countries and the postcolonial world.
The programme emphasises humanities and literature, promoting dialogue between cultures and disciplines, with a particular focus on intercultural perspectives and multi- and interdisciplinary approaches. The curricula are enhanced by numerous conferences, seminars, workshops, and other activities organised by the programme’s faculty.
You can choose from seven curricula:
- English Studies
- American StudiesGerman Studies
- Iberian and Ibero-American Studies
- French Studies
- Scandinavian Studies
- Slavic and Balkan Studies
The languages taught include: Albanian, Anglo-American and English, Catalan, French, Modern Greek, Polish, Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish and Latin American Spanish, Swedish, and German.
Opinions
Programme coordinator
“This programme cultivates advanced expertise in European, American, and postcolonial literatures and cultures, complemented by robust linguistic training and international opportunities. It is particularly suited for students aspiring to careers in translation, publishing, research, or cultural mediation, as it provides a critical and global perspective on contemporary cultural dynamics.”
Francesco Carrer
Student
“The programme’s strengths lie in the opportunity to focus entirely on a single language and literature, to which you can devote yourself heart and soul, and in the wide variety of courses on offer, the expertise and excellence of the teaching staff, and the emphasis placed on recognising and developing each student’s individual abilities.”
International network, experience abroad and employment
You can apply to spend part of your curriculum abroad by participating in international programmes organised in collaboration with one or more partner universities and leading to a Double Degree or a Joint Degree.
Current Double and Joint Degrees:
- Double Degree Master européen en Études Françaises et Francophones
- Double Degree with Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
- Double Degree with Russian State University for the Humanities
- Double Degree with Universidad de Sevilla
- Double Degree with Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
- Double Degree in English and American Studies
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.
After graduation
you can continue your academic career
you can find employment as an editor, translator, or linguistic consultant in publishing houses, institutions, businesses, organisations, NGOs, as well as in the tourism and hospitality sectors
you can teach languages and literature, accessing further training for secondary education in accordance with current regulations
Where
Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies
Ca' Bembo, Dorsoduro 1075, Fondamenta Tofetti, 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/lmr3