Activities

The success of the summer session is due to the fact that students and faculty live under the same roof and take part in all the cultural and social activities sponsored by the School: film screenings, lectures, concerts, plays, dinners, parties, club meetings and picnics. All of this contributes to create a cordial and collegial atmosphere that is very conducive to learning and is unlikely to be duplicated elsewhere.

In addition to regular activities and coursework, all students are expected to participate weekly in a club of their choice. Students in the 7-week session are encouraged to take advantage of the biweekly club meetings.

Italian Music Club: Learn, sing, and listen to Italian songs and operas

Cinema Club: Watch films and discuss their cultural and artistic merits

Film Direction Workshop, led by Director Mimmo Calopresti.

Workshop: Thematic exploration of Italian wines, by Vittorio Vettori.

Cooking Club: Study and practice the art of Italian cuisine with Salvatore Gallo

Literature Workshop: Weekly meetings with various professors to read and discuss Italian literature

Poetry Club: Students and faculty read and discuss poetry. Both are encouraged to present their own work

Contemporary Italian Issues: Watch daily newscasts read and discuss contemporary Italian issues

Regional Traditions and Dialect Club: Students and faculty learn the variety in regional Italian cooking, speaking, and cultural traditions

Special Guests in Residence & Workshops

Director Mimmo Calopresti will be at the Italian School from July 25th - 31st. He will lead a workshop on film direction.
Vittorio Vettori, a fine wine specialist, will hold a thematic workshop exploring Italian wines.