Italian Advanced - Food made Famous in Italian Films - Online Live

Sevenoaks

If you are in love with Italy,Italian cinema and Italian food this course will give you the chance to immerse yourself in all of them.
you will discover the "gioia del palato" though images that will plunge you into the full Italian life and attitudes towards food.
We could translate the statment ofthe German Philosopher Ludwig Feuerbach " We are what we eat" into "We are what we watch on screen"!!

You will discover how food has always been a protagonist of Italian films representing hunger, opulence, conviviality and habits of a very unique population.

The tutor will select pivotal scenes representing emotions through food in the most iconic Italian films belonging to different periods

The course is structured with different activities that will create opportunities to express opinions, compare with the food in film from other countries. Parts of the most iconic fildm will be shown and used as listening activities.
This course will enhance your language and cultural knowledge.

Some homework may be given to enhance learning and contribute to the discussion in the classroom.