Mediating Italy in Global Culture

Year 2026
Main Department Department of the Arts
Campus Bologna
Credits Programme without credits
Cost The tuition fee for the program, including all supplementary activities, is €120. Travel, accommodation and board expenses are not included. As Bologna is a highly crowded destination, successful candidates will be notified promptly to facilitate timely travel arrangements and accommodation bookings.
Starting date May 26, 2026
Finishing date May 29, 2026
Application deadline Mar 16, 2026 (Expired)
Course overview
The Department of the Arts of the University of Bologna, in collaboration with Brown University, Dickinson College, The University of Michigan, The Ohio State University, and Wesleyan University, invites applications for the 2026 edition of the “Mediating Italy in Global Culture” Summer School. This intensive program will be held at the DAMSLab facilities of the University of Bologna, from Tuesday, May 26th, to Friday, May 29th, 2026, 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.
Subject area
Humanities
Language
English
Admission qualifications
Graduate and Post-Graduate Students with a background in Media Studies, Film Studies, Italian Studies, Cultural Production, American Studies, and similar degrees.
Place of teaching
Bologna (Italy), DAMSLab (Piazzetta P.P. Pasolini, 5/b)

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