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

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

in partnership with Università del Salento


June 8-11, 2025

Location: Lecce, Apulia (Italy)

***Application deadline: March 21st, 2025***

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 the University 
of Salento, highlights the nuanced representations of Mediterranean 
culture as part of “Brand Italy” in media such as film, television, 
digital platforms, music, and culinary traditions. The program includes 
immersive visits to Lecce’s cultural institutions and artistic 
communities, offering participants a deeper understanding of the 
region’s heritage. Participants will also explore the area’s natural 
ecosystems and coastal landscapes, while engaging with Lecce’s renowned 
Baroque architecture and Roman history through visits to archeological 
landmarks such as the Roman Amphitheater. To enrich the experience 
further, the program incorporates opportunities to engage with the 
region’s vibrant artistic and musical traditions. Together, these 
diverse activities aim to foster a profound and comprehensive connection 
to the cultural richness of Lecce and its surrounding areas.

Costs
The tuition fee for the program, including all supplementary activities, 
is €100. Although travel and accommodation expenses are not included, 
the program will provide special rates for hotel rooms and shared 
apartments. As Lecce is a sought-after tourist destination, applicants 
are encouraged to apply early. Successful candidates will be notified 
promptly to facilitate timely travel arrangements.

How to apply
Application deadline: March 21st, 2025.
Expected notification of acceptance: (by) March 31st, 2025.
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, Prof. Luca Barra, 
luca[dot]barra[at]unibo[dot]it, Dr. Elisa Farinacci, 
elisa[dot]farinacci2[at]unibo[dot]it and Dr. Emiliano Rossi, 
emiliano[dot]rossi5[at]unibo[dot]it

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