Italian matters: Learn Italian this summer

AI generated photo of the countryside in Tuscany

Some good reasons to learn Italian:

  1. Italian is the best connection to the cradle of Western Civilization: 60% of Art treasure are in Italy.
  2. Italian is for musicians and music lovers
  3. Italian is for business
  4. Italian is the home of fashion and design
  5. Italian is for movie buffs
  6. Italian is for polyglots
  7. Italian is a healthy choice

And Italian is the most romantic of the romance languages!

If you already studied Italian, you can be ready for Italian 2: please contact prof. Pescatori at: rpescatori@elcamino.edu

If you are looking for a preparation for the Italian language exam for Italian citizenship, Italian 2 is a great class for you.

If you are a High School student, those classes are free and will give you double credits (for the HS and for college/university).

CARNEVALE CON COMITES

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Italian Carnevale celebration! Get ready for a burst of color, lively masquerade masks, and traditional music that captures the festive spirit inspired by the grandeur of Venice’s streets. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of vibrant festivities as we bring the magic of Carnevale to life. The event promises a lively atmosphere filled with joy and cultural immersion. Don’t miss out on this celebration of Italy’s beloved Carnevale – it’s an experience you won’t want to forget!

There will be games and prizes for the children!

Celebrations will continue at the Park Potluck style, please sign up at the link below:

Song and Culture: An Italian Perspective

The Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research presents:

Saturday, April 6, 2024
Program: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Reception: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This year’s edition of the Italian Perspective series is a unique opportunity to learn about the influence of Italian song culture throughout various periods, styles, and genres. A program of original plenary lectures and live performances will provide intellectual insight, cultural breadth, and aesthetic experiences – a fascinating journey stimulating the mind and the heart. Presentations will reveal the interlaced development of the historical genesis and significance of Italian song traditions, including folk songs, art songs, and opera arias. A reception with light refreshments at the conclusion of the event will provide guests with the opportunity to mingle and meet speakers and performers.

About the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research
Founded in 2023, Chapman University’s Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research strives to inspire and advance a wide disciplinary spectrum of teaching and research initiatives exploring Italy’s more universal educational and intellectual potentials, both in its peninsular and diasporic contexts. To accomplish this goal, the Ferrucci Institute provides mentorship and funds for scholarly and creative activities that unveil the cross-cultural and interdisciplinary relevance of Italy’s story and fabric. Furthermore, the Ferrucci Institute coordinates curricular innovation and experiential learning opportunities and leads cultural programming for the academic and broader community. Ferrucci Institute’s academic production is shared regularly throughout the year through the Windows to Italy and the Italian Perspective series. The work of the Ferrucci Institute is to embody and disseminate a new humanistic and interdisciplinary paradigm for Italian Studies, a field instrumental in illuminating the country’s identity in the global space. Partaking in this process are students, educators, leaders in the arts, business, and sciences, and members of the community who bridge generational and cultural divides.


Visit our website for more information. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Federico Pacchioni at pacchion@chapman.edu.

Un punto di referimento per gli Italiani residenti all’estero