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.