The degree programme “Studies in Literature and Philosophy” comes from the adjustment of the degree programme in “Humanistic Studies”, established in the academic year 2011/2012, and is now managed by the Department of “Philology and Literary Criticism” (DFCLAM).

Keeping the same basic structure, which guarantees everyone enrolled a solid foundation in literary (classical and modern) and historical and philosophical subjects, the degree programme is articulated across three curricula, so as to allow the choice of specific educational tracks that enhance the varied potential within the bachelor’s programme, in particular with regard to the areas of classic philology and literature; modern philology, linguistics, and literature (Italian studies, Italian linguistics, comparative studies, languages, and foreign literature); and historical-philosophical, philosophical, and demo-ethno-anthropological studies. The wide variety of relevant subjects and especially the vast choice in the range of credits assigned to the area of related and supplementary activities offer students the possibility of personalizing their own study plan, according to a more specific view of study and future job prospects. Within the chosen educational track, each student thus also has the possibility of personalizing their own study plan to a certain degree.

These are the active curricula:  

• Philosophy
• Classics
• Italian Studies

Professional Profile of Graduates

Expert in the promotion and management of cultural and communication activities

Role in a working context:
The main roles that the graduate will perform are: editing scientific texts in Italian and foreign languages; literary translation from ancient and modern languages; support for publishing activities. The graduate will thus be capable of working in the service industry and cultural production, communications and information, and public relations and manufacturing organizations.

Skills associated with the role:
Good written and oral command of Italian; theoretical and practical knowledge of the foundations of linguistics; good command of methods of analysis of texts, and of their interpretation and placement in different historical and cultural settings.   

Job opportunities:
Graduates of the class will be able to carry out professional activities at local authorities and specific institutions, such as libraries, archives, and academies, as well as at publishing houses, editorial offices, foundations, agencies, and other professional bodies operating in the events organization and cultural activities sector. It should nonetheless be noted that for many professional roles, the foundational skills and abilities acquired during the three-year programme will need to be supplemented by the specific training offered in master’s degree programmes, first and second level professional master’s programmes, doctoral programmes (starting with those activate at the University of Siena), and subsequent levels of training required by regulations in order to teach. Graduates with sufficient credits in appropriate scientific fields, as required by current legislation, will be able to participate in admissions tests for training courses for secondary teaching.

Graduate Opinions

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