UF Faculty Department College
Sherrie Nunn Languages, Literatures and Cultures College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Partner Faculty Department Partner Institution
Sarah Guth Humanities Università degli Studi di Padova
Title:
Italian Language Practice
Project Description:

This project consisted of three synchronous sessions held via Zoom. During each session, the students met in breakout rooms with peers from the partner institution to discuss topics in Italian and English. Discussion topics included getting to know each other, food, university life, and travel. Students were encouraged to use visuals to add interest and enhance understanding during their discussions.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will deepen their understanding of their peers’ college experience and traditions associated with that experience.

Participating Countries:
Italy
Number of Participants:
20 UF students & 17 students from the partner institution
Discipline:
World Languages
UF Course Code & Name:
ITA1131 - Beginning Italian 1
Project Duration:
3 weeks
Activity Type(s):
Student-to-Student Dialogue
Time allotted to each activity:
Synchronous Activities: 3 hours total
Individual work: 1 hour (Students were asked to find pictures related to the week’s topic to share with their group members.)
Technology Tools:
Zoom

Sequence of Activities: