Day: Mondays
Dates: September 23 – December 9, 2024
*Note: No class on Monday, October 14 and 21, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Carleton University
Price: $35+HST, per class
Parking Info & Room Number will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date
**This series is not recorded**
Please Note: Weekly registration is required. Registration will close the Friday (12:00pm EST) before each Monday workshop.
Overview
This lecture uses Italian songs to enhance language learning and practice while deepening cultural understanding. The course has three key goals:
- Language Acquisition – Songs are used to improve vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
- Cultural Understanding – The historical, social, and cultural contexts of Italian songs are explored.
- Engagement and Creativity – Students actively participate through song analysis, discussions, and creative projects, including opportunities to express themselves through music.
The curriculum features a diverse selection of Italian songs from various eras and genres, with lessons structured around listening exercises, lyrics analysis, and cultural discussions. Interactive activities enhance the learning experience. Benefits include increased engagement, cultural appreciation, and confidence in using the Italian language.
Schedule
| Dates | Song | Overview |
| September 23 | “Buongiorno” di L. Pavarotti | Greetings. Role play in a bar. Italian Breakfast. Likes and dislikes. Luciano Pavarotti and Italian Opera. |
| September 30 | “Grazie Roma” di A.Venditti | Roma: main tourist attractions. Role play: asking for directions |
| October 7 | “Alghero” di G.Russo | Sardinia: a mediterranean island. Planning holidays |
| October 28 | “Volare” di D.Modugno | Talking about memories. Describing a dream. Describing past events |
| November 4 | “Felicità” di Albano e Romina | Daily routine. Talking about feelings. Italian food. |
| November 11 | “L’italiano” di T. Cutugno | Italian Stereotypes. Italian recipes. |
| November 18 | “Con te partirò” di A.Bocelli | Talking about journeys. Role play: at the airport. |
| November 25 | “Azzurro” di A.Celentano | Talking about holidays. Describing a city. |
| December 2 | “Un’estate italiana” di G.Nannini | The four seasons. Talking about the weather. Numbers and Nationalities. |
| December 9 | “Firenze Santa Maria Novella” di Pupo | Florence: the most important tourist attractions. Role play: at the restaurant. |
Lecturer Biograpy
Marcella Marceddu is a Lecturer in Italian at Carleton University’s School of Linguistics and Language Studies (SLALS). With a background in Italian literature, linguistics, and teaching Italian as a second language, she is passionate about promoting Italian language and culture. Marcella holds advanced degrees in modern languages and has extensive experience teaching in diverse international settings. Her research interests include language acquisition, translation, and innovative approaches to language teaching. Marcella is dedicated to fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment for her students.
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