Comprendersi a Babele. La linguistica cognitiva e la ‘forza maggiore’ dell’egemonia culturale.

Linguistic proficiency in the host country’s language does not equate to cognitive or cultural consonance. The communicative asymmetry between institutional actors and migrant interlocutors is constituted by two interrelated dimensions. The first is linguistic: within the Italian legal–administrative context, normative texts — such as laws, decrees, and employment contracts —…

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…ma noi l’italiano lo parliamo! Processi di traduzione e alfabetizzazione giuridica fra i giovani delle seconde generazioni in Italia.

The accessibility of institutional communication in Italy, particularly for migrant populations, rises multifaceted challenges due to the diverse composition of communities, each of which is characterized by varying levels of integration. Despite the presence of initiatives designed to support these groups, many of them remain ‘invisible’ in terms of civic…

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Effettività del diritto all’informazione e accesso al sistema di accoglienza. Questioni aperte e nuovi approdi.

This article examines the role of information as an essential safeguard for the protection of migrants’ rights within both the Italian legal system and the broader supranational framework. It highlights the imperative of employing clear normative language and fostering transparent administrative practices. The analysis delves into the notion of the…

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Chiarezza normativa e contrattuale: il ruolo del linguaggio.

The relationship between language and law is essential to ensure clarity, knowability and effectiveness of legal norms. The use of simple and accessible language, as in the 1948 Italian Constitution, ensures democratic participation and legal certainty. Regulatory complexity, on the other hand, compromises citizens’ understanding, undermining the principle of legality. Initiatives such…

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Marsilio e lo ius : alcune ipotesi interpretative.

The paper aims to examine some aspects of the legal philosophical theory of Marsilius of Padua contained in his main work, the Defensor Pacis, which have received less attention than the historical and political profiles, and the more classical themes of popular sovereignty and secularism. More specifically, it examines some passages of…

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Metodi e strumenti per la modernizzazione della lingua delle istituzioni.

The paper provides a methodology for the guided drafting of administrative documents that meet criteria of clarity and simplicity in both content and language. The methodology is divided into three phases. The first consists of a quantitative analysis focused on the linguistic complexity of the texts and was carried out…

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L’accessibilità al linguaggio giuridico come strumento di contrasto allo sfruttamento lavorativo.

In the legal field, too, there is growing concern about the communication of law. Some sources prescribe clarity and transparency. However, there are some gray areas regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the tools, especially if one of the goals is to reduce asymmetries as a means of combating labor…

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Chiarezza e comprensibilità del linguaggio nei contratti bancari.

Consumers’ equal access to credit and payment services is hindered by the cryptic and sometimes misleading language of the contractual and pre-contractual forms unilaterally prepared by intermediaries, even if based on the provisions of banking contract regulations and the provisions of the supervisory authorities. The problem is accentuated for those…

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