Do you want to discover Italian culture through its history, arts, literature, civilization, cinema or gastronomy? Why don’t you apply for our language courses.
Prerequisites: intermediate level (B1) minimum.
For the Spring session from May 1st to June 19th, 2026, we offer 2 culture courses :
- I Giardini d’Italia – 15 hours
In Italy, the garden is a true artistic expression that brings together nature, architecture, and symbolism, as illustrated by the Giardino di Boboli and the Reggia di Caserta. Since the Renaissance, it has embodied harmony, power, and the staging of the landscape. Flowers carry strong symbolic value, linked to virtues and cultural ideals. This dimension is also reflected in painting: Flemish still life evokes the fragility of life, while Venetian artists such as Giovanni Bellini celebrate a harmonious and spiritual nature.
Period: May 4th → June 15th, 2026
Frequency: Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; on ZOOM
By Maria Eugenia Giochi
After studying Modern Literature, Maria Eugenia Giochi specialized in teaching Italian language and culture to foreigners, with a degree from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice
- Journey to Abruzzo: Discovering the Italian Capital of Culture 2026 – 16 hours
Set off to discover Abruzzo, a region where history, art, and nature come together. This course begins in L’Aquila, the Italian Capital of Culture 2026 and a symbol of resilience after the 2009 earthquake. The itinerary includes Pescara, a center of artistic innovation, and Sulmona, a Roman town rich in historical heritage, as well as the preserved landscapes of the National Park of Abruzzo and local traditions. Literary readings, such as Il respiro leggero dell’Abruzzo by Dacia Maraini and Paolo Di Paolo, will provide deeper insight into the culture and spirit of the region. A journey through memory, art, and nature to explore all facets of Abruzzo.
Period: May 1st → June 19th, 2026
Frequency: Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; on ZOOM
By Claudia Polledri
Graduated in Literature and Philosophy from the Catholic University of Milan, Claudia Polledri earned a Master’s degree in International Cultural Management from the University of Genoa. After completing a PhD in Comparative Literature at the University of Montreal, she is currently a research associate at the CinéMédias laboratory in the Department of Art History and Film Studies at the University of Montreal, and a lecturer in the Department of Art History at Concordia University and UQAM.
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