On the occasion of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal presents a series of events dedicated to the Italian language, education and culture, with the participation of professors and researchers from the University for Foreigners of Perugia, as well as a guided tour exploring Italian influences on the history of Montréal.
- Screening of Quasi grazia by Peter Marcias
Monday, October 19 | 6:00 p.m.
Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal
1200 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montréal
Three crucial moments mark the life of the renowned Sardinian writer Grazia Deledda: the unexpected arrival of her mother from Nuoro, the hours leading up to her receiving the most prestigious literary prize in the world, and the moments when a doctor looks into her eyes, searching for words that might make the pain easier to bear. Between these three moments unfolds the life of the only Italian woman to have won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Through this intimate and sensitive portrait, the film also explores the relationship between women and literature, as well as contemporary issues surrounding the status of women.
Free admission
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- Training Course: Artificial Intelligence and New Educational Ecosystems
Wednesday, October 21 | 10:00 a.m.
Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal
1200 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montréal
A training course for Italian language teachers, focusing on the new possibilities offered by artificial intelligence in teaching Italian as a second or foreign language.
The course will be led by Professor Roberto Dolci and Professor Letizia Cinganotto of the University for Foreigners of Perugia. It will include an introduction to new educational ecosystems, as well as a practical workshop on the use of AI in Italian language teaching.
Free admission
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- The Value of Italian Today as a Language of Culture: The Role of the University for Foreigners of Perugia
With Professor Valerio De Cesaris
Wednesday, October 21 | 6:00 p.m.
Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal
1200 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montréal
A presentation dedicated to the role of Italian as a language of culture and to the mission of the University for Foreigners of Perugia in promoting and disseminating Italian language and culture around the world.
The event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the place of Italian in today’s cultural landscape and on the role of academic institutions in promoting the language internationally.
Free admission
[Discover the event and register →] “The Value of the Italian Language Today as a Language of Culture: The Role of the University for Foreigners of Perugia”, by Valerio De Cesaris – Italian Language Week in the World – XXVI edition – Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Montreal
- Guided Tour – Old Montréal Through Its Italian Influences
Saturday, October 24 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Old Montréal
A walking tour exploring Old Montréal, with particular attention to the Italian influences and traces that have shaped the history, architecture and development of the neighbourhood and the city.
The approximately two-hour tour will be conducted in Italian by Simona Giustini, Italian language teacher, art history graduate and certified Montréal tour guide.
Maximum number of participants: 15
Fee: $30
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