A comprehensive overview of contemporary Italian pedagogy from an international perspective blends empirical research with practical strategies for teachersIn recent years, teachers of Italian, like most world languages, have faced many changes to the teaching and learning landscape, including new teaching mediums, different expectations for enrollments, and a vivid awareness of social issues in the classroom. Teachers must now navigate effective language teaching ...

Observing European debates about EuroDisney, McDonald's, Hollywood films and television programs, and other vehicles of alleged 'Americanization,' one might imagine that Europe was in serious risk of losing its distinct cultural identity in the melting pot of American pop culture. The loaded charge of 'kitsch' is a central aspect of the debate, with Disney stories, for example, branded as simplified travesties of authentic European folk tales. But the relationship between European and Amer...

Welcome to the Non-Guide Guide of Milan — a unique and enchanting journey through the city that has long captivated the world with its history, elegance, and secret scents.Meet Grazia, Your Fantastic Guide.Grazia is anything but an ordinary tour guide. With her, you’ll uncover real yet extraordinary stories woven into the rich historical tapestry of Milan. Every building and every piazza hides a secret, a tale waiting to be revealed. Grazia will le...