Topic: Putting it All Together

Topic: Putting it All Together

Identity and Culture: Putting it All Together

Cultural Interacting

  • Develop an understanding of Italian cultural etiquette in different social scenarios like meeting and greeting, dinning, giving and receiving gifts etc.
  • Learn to use formal and informal modes of speech appropriately in Italian.
  • Understand the importance of body language and non-verbal communication in Italian culture.

Relationship and Communities

  • Be aware of Italian expressions related to friendship, family, love and relationships in general.
  • Study the structure of Italian families and its influence on the culture.
  • Learn key phrases and idioms for describing community bonding and socializing.

Social Media and Technology

  • Learn specific vocabulary related to online communication, including social media terminology.
  • Study the impact of social media and online platforms on modern Italian culture.
  • Understand online etiquette in Italy, such as respectful language, privacy concerns, and common practices.

Understanding Cultural Differences

  • Gain knowledge about key differences between British and Italian cultures.
  • Understand region specific cultural norms in Italy as culture can vary from region to region.
  • Study the influence of Italian history on its contemporary culture.

Important Italian Festivals and Celebrations

  • Familiarise yourself with key Italian festivals and national holidays and the customs related to them.
  • Learn to describe these events and their significance in Italian.
  • Understand the role of religion, especially Catholicism, in Italian culture and festivities.

Italian Arts and Literature

  • Learn about Italian contributions to arts, literature, music etc., and their cultural significance.
  • Understand Italian concepts of beauty and aesthetics.
  • Study key Italian artists, authors, and their works.

Whether for written pieces, translations, or speaking exercises, integrating these cultural aspects when using Italian elevates your language proficiency and gives a more nuanced understanding of the language.