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On Monday, 18 March, at 3:30 p.m., the event “Fluid boundaries, new images? Contemporary literature and inclusion” will take place in the Co-working Room, as part of the initiatives of the PhD program in Foreign Languages and Literatures. The event will be led by Prof. Kay Wolfinger from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Organized by Prof. Davide Di Maio from the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, the event will explore the theme of inclusion in contemporary European literature and is part of the activities of the departmental Excellence Project Inclusive Humanities.

Contact person: Prof. Davide Di Maio
Email: davide.dimaio@univr.it

On Wednesday, 20 March, starting at 10:15 a.m. in Room T.10, the event “Diversität als theoretisches Konzept. Wie erzählt die deutschsprachige Literatur der Gegenwart?” will be held, led by Prof. Kay Wolfinger from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

The event, organized by Prof. Davide Di Maio and Prof. Isolde Schiffermüller from the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, will take place within the course “Österreichische Literatur”, taught by Prof. Schiffermüller.

Contact person: Prof. Davide Di Maio
Email: davide.dimaio@univr.it

On 18-20 March, 2024, the Spring School titled “Linguistic and Literary Facets: Paths of Diversity” will take place, offering a full immersion into the life of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona. This event is designed for high school students in their final three years.

Using the metaphor of gemstones and their facets, the Spring School will provide students with an overview of the various approaches to learning and scientific research in foreign languages and literatures, helping them explore potential future university paths.

During the three-day event, the department will present its teaching and research paths across different foreign languages and literatures, while also highlighting other fields such as informatics, marketing, management, tourism, and digital humanities. A special focus will be placed on the publishing industry, job market, and accessibility, showcasing the services provided by the department and the university, including libraries, the internship office, the university’s language centre, and Erasmus and study abroad programs. The program will also feature testimonials from alumni and guided tours of the university’s facilities.

This event is funded by the Inclusive Humanities project and will take place on 18-20 March in Room T.6 of the Palazzo di Lingue (via San Francesco 22).

To register, fill out the following form. For more information, contact: springschool.dlls@ateneo.univr.it

On Friday, 15 March, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Aula Magna of the Polo Zanotto (Viale Università 4, Verona), the event “Discovering Japanese Theatre” will take place. This unique event will feature both a practical and theoretical demonstration of the ancient art of Noh, the traditional Japanese theatre, presented by one of its greatest living interpreters, Master Haruhisa Kawamura of the Kawamura Noh Theatre in Kyoto.

For one afternoon, the University of Verona will be immersed in the enchanting traditions of the Far East. The event is promoted by Stefano Aloe, professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and Shin’ichi Murata from Sophia University in Tokyo, in collaboration with director Matteo Spiazzi and Nicola Pasqualicchio, professor of Performing Arts at the University of Verona.

“Master Kawamura has extensive experience in introducing the art of Noh to a diverse audience. He has held demonstrations in many cities worldwide, showcasing the unique style, acting, and dance of this extraordinary and ancient form of traditional Japanese theatre”, explains Aloe. “This is Kawamura’s first time in Italy, and Verona will be the central stop of his small tour. It is rare to have the opportunity to experience this form of art in Europe, and given the extraordinary artistic level of our guest, this is truly a not-to-be-missed event for the city”.

Noh is a traditional Japanese theatre form that originated around the 14th century. Declared a UNESCO heritage in 2003, it is regarded as one of Japan’s most significant performing arts. Haruhisa Kawamura, born in Kyoto in 1956, made his stage debut at the age of three under the guidance of his father, Haruo Kawamura. He studied Noh under Master Kiemon Hayashi XIII and has since become one of the leading figures in this traditional Japanese theatre. Kawamura has dedicated himself to promoting Noh both in Japan and internationally, giving more than 50 lectures abroad, including at Harvard University and UNESCO headquarters. In 2005, he was a cultural ambassador for the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Kawamura strives to embody the spirituality of Noh, an art practiced for over 600 years, and is actively involved in projects aimed at passing this tradition on to future generations.

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