91702 - Seminars (C)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the seminar (an activity closely related to the objectives of the degree program) the student acquires specific skills and notions to deal with working environment connected with linguistic and/or philological and/or literary and/or historical and/or artistic professions.

Course contents

The Learning by Doing consists of a series of seminar meetings aimed at fostering dialogue between undergraduate and graduate students of the LILEC Department and professional speakers. The initiative is dedicated to reflecting on the world of work, starting from humanities-based skills and knowledge.

On the one hand, the seminars aim to offer students a broad overview of professional opportunities accessible with degrees related to languages and cultures, including fields beyond the traditional areas of teaching and translation/interpreting. On the other hand, they seek to develop an effective mindset for presenting the skills and knowledge acquired in professional contexts, primarily through the personal testimonies of the speakers, which highlight the effectiveness and richness of diverse educational and career paths.

The meetings, scheduled during the second semester, are organized as follows:

1. 30/03/26: Introduction and presentation of the seminar series

2. 01/04/26: Meeting 24Bottles, an Italian design brand

3. 08/04/26: Meeting ExpertAI, a company specializing in data and AI

4. 09/04/26: Meeting ITM Europe, translation, interpreting, localization, and proofreading services.
   

5. 13/04/26: Meeting Addeditori, a publishing house

6. 20/04/26: Meeting Zanichelli, Foreign Languages Editorial Department, publishing house

7. 23/04/26: Meeting Fondazione Golinelli, cultural foundation

8. 27/04/26: Meeting Appennino Food Group, agricultural company

9. 30/04/26: Meeting Biografilm, international film festival

10. 04/05/26: Meeting the Job Placement Office, the University’s Career Guidance Service

11. 06/05/26: Meeting Zanichelli, Lexicography Division, publishing house

Learning Outcomes

• To understand the value and transferability of humanities-based skills in a variety of professional contexts, including those outside the traditional sectors of teaching and translation.

• To connect the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during academic studies with the needs and dynamics of the contemporary labor market.

• To develop greater awareness of one’s professional profile and of the most effective strategies for presenting skills and knowledge in a coherent and convincing manner.

• To collaborate effectively in groups and communicate clearly, coherently, and professionally, both orally and in writing.

Readings/Bibliography

The texts and materials will be made available online on the Virtuale platform during and at the end of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures and interactive, discussion-based sessions.

Student participation in the activities is essential for achieving the learning objectives.

Assessment methods

At the end of the activities, in order to obtain the 3 CFU, participating students must submit a written paper (minimum 3,000 – maximum 9,000 characters) on a topic related to the seminar, or alternatively prepare a group presentation that explores in depth the contents covered during the seminar.

– Presentations must demonstrate the ability to connect theoretical and practical aspects, the relevance of the developed content, clarity of presentation, and the quality of group work. The topic will be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator.

– The topic of the written paper will be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator. The paper must be submitted at least two weeks before the exam session to the course instructor with whom the topic has been agreed.

No final exam is предусмотрed. Once approved by the relevant instructor, the above-mentioned work will constitute the sole requirement for obtaining course completion, which will be officially recorded on the day of the exam session, subject to prior registration.

P.S.: The seminar will be held in person. Any students who are unable to attend are kindly asked to contact the course lecturer.

Teaching tools

Teaching materials will be shared on the Virtual platform.
Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities: it is suggested to get in touch immediately with the responsible University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ) and with the lecturer, to seek together the most effective strategies in following the lectures and/or preparing for the exam. Any requests for accommodations should be made within 15 days from the date of the exam, by sending an email to the lecturer and including in CC the email address disabilita@unibo.it (in case of disabling conditions) or dsa@unibo.it (for students with DSA).

Office hours

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