Do you want to discover Italian culture through its history, arts, literature, civilization, cinema or gastronomy?\u00a0 Why don\u2019t you apply for our language courses.<\/p>\n
Prerequisites: intermediate level (B1) minimum.<\/strong><\/p>\n For the Spring session from May 1st to June 19th<\/sup>, 2026<\/strong>, we offer 2 culture courses :<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Period<\/strong>: May 4th\u00a0 \u2192 June 15th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n Frequency<\/strong>: Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.; on ZOOM<\/p>\n By Maria Eugenia Giochi<\/strong><\/p>\n 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<\/em><\/p>\n Set off to discover Abruzzo, a region where history, art, and nature come together. This course begins in L\u2019Aquila, 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\u2019Abruzzo<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n Period<\/strong>: May 1st\u00a0 \u2192 June 19th<\/sup>, 2026<\/p>\n Frequency<\/strong>: Friday from 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.; on ZOOM<\/p>\n By Claudia Polledri<\/strong><\/p>\n Graduated in Literature and Philosophy from the Catholic University of Milan, Claudia Polledri earned a Master\u2019s 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 Cin\u00e9M\u00e9dias 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.<\/em><\/p>\n For further information consult our\u00a0brochure<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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