Introduction: from Theory to Praxis

The aim of this guide is to introduce teachers to the use of a new teaching method for Italian as a foreign language, which uses texts, films, songs, and other art forms as tools to transmit culture through the target language by means of modern glottodidactic theory and access to multimedia materials linked to e-learning strategies that can encourage research and development of personal culture. The language learning takes place in a European perspective, aware of the links of continuity and exchange between the different regions of Europe and, starting from the Mediterranean basin, deepens the international historical links in a broad dimension. The teaching materials will be available free of charge for students and teachers, thus contributing to the development of a sense of belonging to Europe and global citizenship. Through the knowledge of the Italian tradition and language, the method consciously encourages the learning of other foreign languages and the link with the culture in which they flourished.