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French & Italian: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor (possible multiple positions) in Italian to teach Italian language and literature courses; advise students; contribute to intellectual environment of department; contribute minor departmental service.   Required: PhD or equivalent by date of appointment (for appointment as Visitin...

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by Ken Davis   The Italian American Club of Mahopac is offering children ages 2 -13 the opportunity to learn all about Italian culture. Classes will focus on different themes and immerse children into the Italian language and culture through hands-on activities, speaking, reading and writing.   Classes will be taught by a New Yor...

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The Italian Teachers Association of New Jersey is sponsoring two Saturday morning webinars on Saturday, January 17, 2015 and Saturday, February 21, 2015.   Participants will receive two Professional Development Credits for each webinar and certificates will be emailed to you after each webinar. Our featured presenter is Suzanne Brancifo...

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The Italian American Museum presents: LA RIUNIONE ITALIANA. Italian Conversation Class. Conducted by Frank Tamburello, NYS Certified Italian Language Teacher. Practice speaking Italian at our new Italian conversation class! Thursday, February 19th, 6:30 P.M.   In order to speak Italian, you have to, well, speak...

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The multitude of Italians who ventured to the United States in steamships at the turn of the twentieth century carried more than their trunks and bags and bundles. They carried the culture and traditions of their ancestors.   When it came time to name their American-born children, however, the newcomers realized that no ancient custom of Ita...

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La fragilità delle frontiere impone nuovi criteri d'appartenenza e fa della lingua una nuova geografia. Le lingue possono separare i popoli, se considerate espressioni d'identità contrapposte, aggressive o chiuse. Diventano strumenti di disprezzo e rifiuto dell'altro. Però possono unire, essere ponte, in quanto elementi di conoscenza utili nel dial...

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by Alessia Odoardi   Your concept of meal is different from all others. You easily find yourself saying: "Is it 3 pm already???" Lunch is not just feeding yourself in an Italian family: it's a way to stay together, to enjoy both a good conversation and a delicious dish.   You cannot keep your hands down when talking. It's a fact, ever...

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I recently had the chance to spend some time in various cities in the United States and Canada, where I attended several community events and celebrations. These are great opportunities for me to get in touch with my constituents and listen to their concerns and requests.   There are three themes that come up the most when speaking to Italia...

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It's quite difficult to read an Italian restaurant menu, there are lots of sections, few pictures (at least in the good restaurants) and a lot of mistakes you may make. Of course, you can eat whatever you want, but Italians tend to be very uncompromising when it comes to their food, and even waiters may complain about poor food choices.   On...

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Italian classes start up again the week of January 13th! Daytime, evening, and Saturday classes are all available. ENROLL ONLINE TODAY! Learn more about ItalCultura, the official language school at the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.   The upcoming Winter session will run for 10 weeks. January 13th - March 22nd. Daytim...

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