SOCIETÀ DANTE ALIGHIERI

MALTA IN ITALIANO
Approaching Malta, its history and culture in Italian
- Tourist guides -

Course leading to Italian Language competence test to be held in December 2008

Module 1 - Special Language Terminology - (8 hrs)
Module one consists of guided tours of Mdina, Rabat, Valletta and Birgu with the explanation of the most important buildings (churches, palaces and objects of interest) in Italian. Particular emphasis will be placed on artistic terminology. Guides will be provided with typed notes, which will be very useful to them in their tours with Italians.

The guided tour of Mdina includes a description of Mdina main gate, the façade of the Magisterial Palace, the facades of the Inguanez Palace, the old Università and the Cathedral Museum. The tour includes a detailed description of the exterior and the interior parts of the Cathedral.
The Rabat tour includes a detailed description of the Domus Romana, St Paul’s Church, the Grotto and Wignacourt Museum, as well as a visit to Ta’ Giezu Church.

The Birgu tour includes a visit to the main historical places, such as the Main Gate, the Post of Castille, the main auberges, the La Valette Museum, St Lawrence church, and the buildings along the Birgu Marina.

The Valletta tour includes a description of Valletta, starting from the main gate. Observations will be made on the Francia building, Victory Church, the church of St Catherine, the Auberge of Castille, the Auberge of Italy. A detailed explanation of the exterior and interior parts of St John’s Church will be provided. A description of the Magisterial Palace will be provided. Throughout the tours emphasis will be placed on those places and objects which had connections with Italy.
Tutor: Dr Gerald Bugeja
Dates: ???. On location as per tutors schedule.

Module 2 - General Language abilities and Cultural annotations- (6 hrs)
Lectures will tackle topics on various aspects of Maltese and Italian Civilization and Society of particular interest for tourist guides in continuous contact with Italian tourists. These include Art, Music, Traditions, History, Literature, Cinema, etc. Tourist guides will thus be able to enhance their knowledge and vocabulary.
Particular emphasis will be laid on certain structures of the Italian language and words and idiomatic phrases that might give rise to ambiguities will also be discussed during the Course.
Tutor: Mr Mario Vella
Dates:

Bookings open: Places are limited

Dates to be announced later

On location: Tutor’s schedule (probably Saturday mornings)

For bookings call tel: 21238408

OFFICE: Tuesday and Thursday 09.00 - 11.30

application form available on line

Course Fee: Lm35.50- Euro 83.00