Studying Cultural Mediation: towards a definition of the field of study and didactic applications for the Spanish-Italian language combination

Abstract

In this paper, the concept of cultural mediation, a notion that has increasingly gained momentum in the wake of the migratory flows in most Western countries since the last decade of the past century is analyzed. A scientific approach to researching into this set of issues is our main purpose. Based on our research outcome, a few guidelines on what we deem might be the professional profile and context in which a cultural mediator works are suggested. In the final analysis, a Spanish-Italian communication case-study template which we feel can be useful to teachers of cultural linguistic mediation courses is discussed.