Mediating Italy in Global Culture, University of Bologna, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, 8-11 June 2025. Application deadline: 21 March 2025.
The Department of the Arts of the University of Bologna, in collaboration with Brown University, Dickinson College, University of Michigan, Ohio State University, and Wesleyan University, invites applications for the 2025 edition of the “Mediating Italy in Global Culture” Summer School. This intensive program will be held in Lecce, Apulia, from Sunday, June 8th, to Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, and is specifically tailored for graduate and post-graduate students seeking an enriching academic experience.
The summer school is designed to enhance participants’ theoretical and methodological skills while facilitating dynamic discussions on the creation, dissemination, and reception of Italian cultural and media products. These discussions will be contextualized within various global frameworks, including but not limited to the United States, the UK, the European Union, the Mediterranean, and the Global South, with a focus on how these regions influence and shape global perceptions of Italy.
Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and roundtable discussions centered on specific topics and case studies, the program offers a platform for students to engage actively by presenting and discussing their research with our esteemed international faculty. Dedicated Q&A sessions, alongside individual and group activities, further foster interdisciplinary dialogue and engagement throughout the course.
Center for Intercultural Dialogue 