EXPERIENCE ITALY. Language, Culture, And Food In The Calabria Region
The training is a very specific and innovative proposal combining 3 main “ingredients”:
– learning the Italian language through non-formal classes and the experience of speaking with native Italian speakers,
– improving cooking skills with funny and very alternative “cooking workshops” by using local food;
– discovering the local culture and traditions of Calabria
Description
During this intensive and immersive program the participants get to know the local culture and the regional panorama related to the food production which is very interesting and peculiar, totally different from other regions of Italy. In Calabria the food is strictly connected with religious tradition, with the weather and with the migration of the population. The region is the less known so the less explored and the wildest which makes it more fascinating and it makes it more exciting to come and discover.
Our course is – as said – a combination of language, culture and food production and tasting.
Participants work in contact with other international guests and meet at the local level “local citizens”, other international new citizens and learn some Italian in funny and interactive lessons, cook altogether strengthening multicultural language competences and travel around our region exploring some places which represent our history, Greek and Latin roots.
This program follows a hybrid format and features a flexible schedule that adapts based on the time of the year. In spring, it celebrates the beauty of the season—moments on the beach, the warmth of the sun, and nature’s vibrant colors and scents. Summer invites participants to savour the diverse flavours of the hot season, autumn and winter focus on wine and olive oil production, set amidst valleys adorned with falling leaves and cooler evenings. Despite winter’s arrival, Calabria’s perpetual greenery ensures a mild climate, perpetuating a summer-like ambiance. This training transcends seasons, leaving participants with the warmth of its people, the allure of its landscapes, and a greater love for the Italian language.
Ƶing objectives
- Gaining a wider perspective about the importance of culture and the connection with the local community, the food production, the traditions and other social aspects;
- Developing a wider understanding about the local culture of Calabria, Southern Italy, linking this culture to the economic development of agriculture and the food chain in Europe;
- Ƶing and/or developed Italian language speaking skills through non-formal classes and the experience of speaking with native Italian speakers;
- Improving cooking skills through learning by doing, with a focus on healthy “slow food”, local recipes and precious tips from experienced chefs;
- Experiencing excursions to astonishing cultural and naturalistic places, guided by professionals experienced also in storytelling applied to the promotion of Cultural Heritage in all its forms (tangible and intangible).
Methodology & assessment
We always try to connect our learners to local teachers and students to cooperate in developing innovation and networking for future projects. We work in European dimension and with an international spirit, at the local level and, according to the period of the training along the year and the weather, it is possible to change some sessions and add visits and meetings, in cooperation with our network of partners including schools involved in European projects.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
We provide, after the completion of the course, all presentations, training materials and any other digital and learning tools used during the training sessions. Furthermore, extra materials are sent if there are updates and new ones researched afterwards.
Certification details
At the end of the training, C.T.E. delivers a formal certificate of attendance.
Our courses are in line with the Erasmus+ Quality standards for courses under Key Action 1 (learning mobility of individuals)
Pricing, packages and other information
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Course package content:
In the course fee are included: organization, administration, trainers' costs and classes, further training/learning materials, certification, support of the team H24, photo-video reporting.
Extra costs are referred to logistics. JUMP is sending all the precise info when the participants or the Erasmus coordinator ask for information.
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
With a proper time in advance is possible to cancel the participation, informing and explaining the motivation.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalCompany staff
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Ƶing time:25 hours or more
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