Objective:
The goal is to offer linguistic and communicative tools useful for tackling real academic situations related to study, research, or teaching.
Who is it for?
The Spring School in Italian for Academic purposes is an intensive one-week training experience designed for:
- International students involved in mobility programmes;
- International PhD students and research fellows active in Italy;
- Researchers and visiting professors from abroad; and in general, anyone wishing to use Italian more effectively in a University environment.
Requirements
Italian language skills of at least level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference) are required. Candidates must own a B2 language certificate (CILS, PLIDA, CELI) or may take a placement test.
What the Spring School offers
Italian language skills of at least level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference) are required. Candidates must own a B2 language certificate (CILS, PLIDA, CELI) or may take a placement test.
What the Spring School offers
The programme enables participants to start:
- Mastering formal registers of institutional communication and academic writing skills.
- Developing oral interaction and classroom participation, gaining confidence in communicating with professors, researchers, and colleagues.
- Understanding the Italian academic system, expanding specific vocabulary and improving reading and listening comprehension.
Structure and methodology
The course is based on a practical approach led by Italian L2 experts with extensive university experience
- Thematic workshops focused on academic communication.
- Hands-on activities involving writing and classroom simulations.
- Specific insights to better navigate the dynamics and procedures of the Italian university context.
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