[Commlist] Mediating Italy in Global Culture, IX Ed. | CfA

Call for Applications: “Mediating Italy in Global Culture” Summer 
School, IX Edition

Organized by the Department of the Arts, University of Bologna (Italy),

in collaboration with Brown University, Dickinson College, The 
University of Michigan, The Ohio State University, and Wesleyan University



May 26-29, 2026

Location: Bologna (Italy)

***Application deadline: March 16th, 2026***

Open to: Graduate and Post-Graduate Students with a background in Media 
Studies, Film Studies, Italian Studies, Cultural Production, American 
Studies, and similar degrees.



https://site.unibo.it/mediatingitaly/en 
<https://site.unibo.it/mediatingitaly/en>


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​About the Program
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.
Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and roundtable discussions 
centered on specific topics and case studies, the program offers a 
platform for students to engage actively by presenting and discussing 
their research with our esteemed international faculty. Dedicated Q&A 
sessions, alongside individual and group activities, further foster 
interdisciplinary dialogue and engagement throughout the course.

Curriculum Highlights
This year’s curriculum – developed in collaboration with our 
international partners – will focus on the complex images, narratives 
and socio-cultural constructions of the brand “Italy” as articulated 
through screen media, literature, fashion, photography, celebrity 
culture, tourism, and sports, with particular attention to emerging and 
diversified audience clusters, on a local and international scale. 
Special emphasis will be placed on the circulation of audiovisual media 
across movie theaters, film festivals, and streaming services. As in 
previous editions, the program will also include cultural visits in the 
city, convivial social gatherings, and other special events, organized 
according to the composition of the class.

Costs
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.

How to apply

Application deadline: March 16th, 2026.

Expected notification of acceptance: (by) March 31st, 2026.
Prospective applicants must complete and submit the online application 
form, accompanied by a comprehensive CV and a motivation letter; more 
detailed instructions can be found in the “Apply Now" section of the 
website https://site.unibo.it/mediatingitaly/en 
<https://site.unibo.it/mediatingitaly/en>

Specific inquiries can be addressed to 
dar[dot]mediatingitaly[at]unibo[dot]it, or to the Director of the 
school, Prof. Luca Barra, luca[dot]barra[at]unibo[dot]it


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