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An Italian cinema class confronts a troubling scene in a 1977 film and turns discomfort into inquiry, building global competence through research on feminism, consent, and law. The post shows how cross-cultural dialogue and ambiguity can transform shock into meaningful international learning.
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This article explores how study abroad programs can foster genuine intercultural growth by combining theory, reflection, and storytelling. Through acculturation models, the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity, and student video-logs, it shows how reflection on cultural experiences transforms awareness into deeper intercultural understanding.
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Study abroad in Italy offers more than language classes; it is about learning how Italians truly communicate. By focusing on pragmatics and regional diversity, students can move beyond the “bubble,” connect authentically with locals, and gain a deeper understanding of Italian language and culture.
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This post explores how young people navigate the “shadow line” between adolescence and adulthood in a globalized world. Comparing Italy and the U.S., it examines delayed milestones, lost rites of passage, and how meaningful travel and shared rituals can foster true adulthood and global citizenship.
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In an era of instant answers, archaeology reminds us that true knowledge requires patience, curiosity, and depth. Excavating artifacts becomes a metaphor for learning itself, uncovering meaning layer by layer, connecting fragments of the past to build enduring wisdom for the present.
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Introducing BEYOND, a new journal from ISI Florence and the Umbra Institute dedicated to exploring the transformative power of international education. Created for educators, administrators, and students alike, BEYOND invites open dialogue, shared learning, and continuous growth—always asking what best serves our students’ global journeys.
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Cultural tourism stands as a pivotal bridge connecting people across the globe through the exploration and appreciation of diverse cultures, traditions,…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our relationship with technology, forcing a transformation that has been underway for…
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The excessive use of portable electronic devices decreases attention span, a fundamental cognitive resource. The constant use of technology, especially smartphones…
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This preliminary text provides a brief introduction to the proceedings of the conference on teaching Italian as a Second Language that…
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In previous introductions to the journal Beyond, study abroad students have been analyzed as “immigrants” (Beyond 2), compared with “the other”…
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This article aims to share several teaching practices developed over years of experience to counter the increasingly common phenomenon of disengagement…