A few years ago, Penn Italian-language lecturer Julia Heimbegan to notice a “huge disconnect” between the representation of Italian life in primary textbooks and the “actual, real lived experience in Italy.” The textbooks were very homogenous, leaving out the experiences and lives of underrepresented Italians. In response, Heim found themself creating activities for their students with …
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An Online Resource for Learners Across the Italian Language Community
A few years ago, Penn Italian-language lecturer Julia Heimbegan to notice a “huge disconnect” between the representation of Italian life in primary textbooks and the “actual, real lived experience in Italy.” The textbooks were very homogenous, leaving out the experiences and lives of underrepresented Italians. In response, Heim found themself creating activities for their students with …
‘Island Voices’ Oral History Project Goes Online
The Long Beach Island Historical Association announces the launch of “Island Voices,” an oral history project now available on its website. This extensive collection features the stories of historians, witnesses and participants who have shaped the rich cultural tapestry of the Island. In development since 2022, the project has produced a series of finished videos, …