"italian" blog posts

Looking back on Italian Week A group of people sit in the language lounge during an Italian Week event

Looking back on Italian Week

Last week, we celebrated Italian Language week! In this blog, we will delve into some of the wonderful activities our School hosted surrounding this year’s theme; ‘Italian and Sustainability’.

Posted on: 27 October 2023

Semester 1 Summaries: Emily TeagueLiverpool Cathedral banner image

Semester 1 Summaries: Emily Teague

This year I started my second academic year at university, living in Smithdown as appose to last year when I lived in halls. The freedom of living in a house with all your friends is unmatched- I would highly recommend the area; great bus connections for university and two major supermarkets very close! I study Hispanic Studies and Italian and the two work very well together in my opinion. My favourite module for Italian has to be ITAL256 which is our grammar module, as learning grammar is the most interesting part of language learning for me. As for Hispanic Studies, I am really enjoying HISP218, which is a module focused on studying politics in the Basque Country. Every module you will study at Liverpool is extremely engaging, as they ask for students’ opinions all the time, and mould most of the modules around your interests- it is very flexible which is great!

Posted on: 16 December 2021

Get your Language and Culture Fix this Summersomeone reading and drinking coffee at the park

Get your Language and Culture Fix this Summer

If you’re planning to start a degree with us this year, there are plenty of ways you can get your language and film fix over the summer whilst doing a bit of preparation for your course. The Department of Languages, Cultures and Film has put together an extensive list of recommended resources in the list below. Some of these tie in directly with the modules you’ll be studying with us, as stated where applicable in the descriptions, but most are simply suggestions for broadening your appreciation and enjoyment of languages, cultures and film. Please don’t feel you have to purchase any resources as many will be available in the library or online when you arrive in Liverpool.

Posted on: 7 July 2021

Welcome to the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film!Languages Students sitting and chatting in the Language Lounge

Welcome to the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film!

We are delighted to announce that from 1 July 2021 the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures will change its name to the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film.

Posted on: 28 June 2021

Why your business should hire a Modern Languages student from the University of LiverpoolMap of Europe

Why your business should hire a Modern Languages student from the University of Liverpool

Dr Liam Lewis (Lecturer in French) and three students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures explain why businesses should consider hiring a Modern Languages student as part of the University of Liverpool Year Abroad programme.

Posted on: 11 January 2021

Italian film noir: a new cinematic concept? A scene from the film Romanzo Criminale

Italian film noir: a new cinematic concept?

Is there an Italian film noir? And if so, what is it? These crucial questions, among many others, will be tackled by the Italian film noir special issue co-edited by Dr Marco Paoli (University of Liverpool) and Dr Barbara Pezzotti (Monash University) and recently published in Studies in European Cinema. In particular, this special issue explores crime films from a creative and innovative thematic perspective, namely the influence of the concept of noir on Italian cinema.

Posted on: 27 November 2020

Video: Learn Italian with SubtitlesThe Italian flag

Video: Learn Italian with Subtitles

BA in Modern European Languages graduate Alix Beagley introduces the Learn Italian with Subtitles module, newly available to final year students in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures.

Posted on: 4 November 2020

Why study Italian at the University of Liverpool?The city of Matera in Italy

Why study Italian at the University of Liverpool?

2020 graduate Wendy O’Neill decided to study Italian at the University of Liverpool after 30 years in IT, initially choosing Liverpool as she wanted to study close to home. Read about her experience of studying at the University of Liverpool and Italy during her year abroad.

Posted on: 16 October 2020

Get your Language and Culture Fix this SummerStudent with headphones looking at language resources on a laptop

Get your Language and Culture Fix this Summer

In the summer of 2020, many students’ travel plans have unfortunately had to be put on hold for the time being. However, if you are planning to start a degree in modern languages with us this year, there are still plenty of ways that you can get your language fix over the summer whilst doing a bit of preparation for your course. The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures have put together an extensive list of recommended resources for students looking for ways that they can prepare for starting their language studies with us this autumn. All recommended resources are purely suggestions for enjoyment over the summer, therefore do not feel you have to purchase any resources as many will be available in the library when you arrive in Liverpool.

Posted on: 17 July 2020

We've got an Instagram!

We've got an Instagram!

What’s that? We have an Instagram page dedicated to all things MLC?! Why didn’t we say so before? Well we honestly don’t know but we’re telling you now!

Posted on: 22 May 2020

Stop What You’re Doing and Listen to These MLC Podcasts Now

Stop What You’re Doing and Listen to These MLC Podcasts Now

Need to take a break from staring at your screen but still want to be productive at the same time? Look no further than the simple podcast. Choose from thousands of episodes covering large or small topics. You won’t feel guilty for giving your eyes a break. Take a look at a few we’ve found that could help you along with your language study.

Posted on: 8 April 2020

19th Edition of the Italian Language Week in the World

19th Edition of the Italian Language Week in the World

Last week marked the 19th Edition of The Italian Language Week in the World, a celebration of Italian language this year dedicated to Italian and the stage. Like every year, the Italian Subject Group of the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures launched some local events.

Posted on: 11 November 2019

Our pick of international bands to see at Liverpool Sound City!

Our pick of international bands to see at Liverpool Sound City!

Liverpool is home to one of the biggest metropolitan music festivals in Europe! Liverpool Sound City will take over the Baltic area of the city this weekend (3 - 5 May), with more than 250 gigs spread across various venues; from acoustic and urban artists at cafés and bars to headlining bands and DJs in warehouses and clubs.

Posted on: 2 May 2019

3 international bands to see at Liverpool Sound City!People at a gig

3 international bands to see at Liverpool Sound City!

Liverpool is home to one of the biggest metropolitan music festivals in Europe! Liverpool Sound City will take over the Baltic area of the city this weekend (5 and 6 May), with more than 250 gigs spread across various venues; from acoustic and urban artists at cafés and bars to headlining bands and DJs in warehouses and clubs.

Posted on: 3 May 2018

From Liverpool to Palermo: Molly's Year AbroadMolly Davis, Hispanic Studies and Italian Graduate

From Liverpool to Palermo: Molly's Year Abroad

Hispanic Studies and Italian graduate Molly Davis reflects on her exciting adventure studying in Spain and Italy.

Posted on: 5 February 2018

Three things I love about 'Call me by your name'call me by your name poster

Three things I love about 'Call me by your name'

We're looking forward to the Oscars! Here's Italian language assistant, Margaret Petrarca, to tell us why she loves 'Call me by your name' - nominated for four awards and directed by Italian director, Luca Guadagnino.

Posted on: 31 January 2018