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“In principio era la Rupe” a Pavia

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Due attori di teatro a rotelle recitano sul palco

Domenica 9 febbraio 2025 il Gruppo Studentesco Teatro a Rotelle si è esibito con successo presso il Teatro Cesare Volta di Pavia con lo spettacolo “In principio era la Rupe”. La rappresentazione, diretta da Nicoletta Vicentini e Jana Karšaiová, è stata organizzata dal gruppo volontari pavesi di Terre des Hommes Italia con ingresso libero. L’evento ha avuto come obiettivo primario la promozione dell’inclusione, della partecipazione e della sperimentazione di sé e delle proprie qualità attraverso il potentissimo strumento del teatro.

Prossimamente a Pavia “In principio era la Rupe”

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Il Gruppo Studentesco Teatro a Rotelle porterà in scena “In principio era la Rupe” al Teatro Cesare Volta di Pavia (Piazzale Salvo D’Acquisto 1, Pavia) domenica 9 febbraio 2025 dalle ore 15.30. Lo spettacolo, con la regia di Nicoletta Vicentini e Jana Karšaiová, avrà ingresso libero, grazie all’organizzazione del gruppo volontari pavesi di Terre des Hommes Italia.

Questa rappresentazione mira a promuovere valori fondamentali come l’inclusione, la partecipazione e la sperimentazione di sé e delle proprie qualità attraverso il potente strumento del teatro. Il teatro è un mezzo di grande rilevanza utilizzato dall’Associazione Terre des Hommes in numerosi progetti in tutto il mondo, proprio per favorire l’espressione, l’integrazione e la crescita personale.

the eight episode of Inclusioni is online

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The eigth episode of Inclusioni, the podcast channel of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in collaboration with Fuori Aula Network, is now available on major podcast platforms. In this episode, the hosts discuss minority languages in collaboration with the Centro di Ricerca RéAL2.
We are often led to believe that it is more useful to learn only those languages spoken by a large number of people – such as English – while neglecting less widespread languages or those confined to smaller geographic areas. The eighth episode of Inclusioni, however, challenges this belief, demonstrating how important it is to focus on the study, acquisition, teaching, and promotion of the immense heritage of minority languages.
The guests are Marzena Watorek from Paris 8 University, Director of the RéAL2 research center (Réseau thématique d’Acquisition des Langues Secondes) at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Sarra El Ayari from Paris 8 University and CNRS, and Jacopo Saturno, currently at the University of Bergamo but soon to join the University of Verona. The interview is led by Daniele Artoni, Associate Professor of Slavic studies in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Happy listening!

Conclusa la Conferenza Internazionale “The Receptions of Ophelia, 1599-1900”

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Si è conclusa l’11 dicembre 2024, nella splendida cornice del Chiostro Santa Maria delle Vittorie, l’International Conference “The Receptions of Ophelia, 1599-1900”.

Il convegno, organizzato dal Professor Emanuel Stelzer, ha offerto un’opportunità unica per approfondire le ricezioni letterarie e culturali del celebre personaggio shakespeariano di Ofelia. L’analisi si è estesa dal contesto originale della prima età moderna fino alla fine dell’Ottocento, adottando un approccio interdisciplinare che ha arricchito la comprensione del tema.

Il Progetto “Accessing Ophelia”
L’evento rientra nel sottoprogetto “Accessing Ophelia”, parte integrante del Progetto di Eccellenza “Inclusive Humanities” del nostro dipartimento.

“Accessing Ophelia” si propone di investigare la rappresentazione della disabilità cognitiva in opere teatrali dal Cinquecento a oggi. Dedica una particolare attenzione alla ricezione di alcuni personaggi femminili shakespeariani, con Ofelia in primo piano.

Per maggiori informazioni sul progetto “Accessing Ophelia”, clicca qui.

In principio era la rupe concluded Festivabìlia 2024

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On Wednesday, December 04, the second edition of Festivabìlia – The Theater of Potential Abilities concluded with the production “In principio era la rupe” (In the beginning there was a cliff) , performed by Teatro a Rotelle, the theatre company of the University of Verona.

The show, directed by Nicoletta Vicentini and Jana Karšaiová, involved actors and actresses with different abilities. The title and theme of “In principio era la rupe” are an ironic and provocative reference to the Spartan practice of abandoning infants considered weak or disabled on Mount Taygetus, a cliff, to let them die. Starting with this historical reference, the theatre group wanted to emphasize within its performance how much the perception of people with disabilities has changed over time. The self-mockery of the title highlights the absurdity and injustice of discrimination, reversing the historical narrative to highlight the strength and determination of people with disabilities in claiming their place in society.

The performance was warmly welcomed by the audience and offered moments of heightened emotions. Through acting, music, and coreography, the artists repeatedly demonstrated that art does has no barriers.

The second Advisory Board’s visit concluded

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On Tuesday, December 3, the second annual visit of the Advisory Board for the Excellence Project, “Inclusive Humanities: Development Perspectives in Research and Teaching of Foreign Languages and Literatures” (2023-2027), came to an end. The Advisory Board, composed of international experts in inclusion-related topics, was greatly impressed by the work accomplished by the entire Department team.

The two-day visit was intense and showcased the project’s progress and numerous achievements during its second year. Advisory Board members – Elena Di Giovanni (University of Macerata), Anna Cardinaletti (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice), Shulamit Almog (University of Haifa), and Gerhard Lauer (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) – had the opportunity to experience activities such as the OIboblo exhibition, the Green Inclusion initiative, the “E tu?” exhibition as part of Festivabìlia 2024, and the newly launched Bookcrossing program. The Board also participated in creating an episode for the podcast channel, Inclusioni.

During the visit, significant reflections were shared on the intersection of artificial intelligence and inclusion, as well as the future development of specialized corpora for inclusive communication. Discussions also focused on strategies and actions for accessible and inclusive teaching and the dissemination of inclusion principles in the humanities. Additionally, the Board was introduced to the digital tools currently being developed within the department.

“The Board repeatedly commended the proactivity, passion, and enthusiasm with which the various aspects of the project are being carried out. This is a great source of pride for all of us and confirms that collaboration across departmental dimensions within a shared vision is the winning strategy for everyone,” concluded Roberta Facchinetti, Director of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.