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Dear Friends of the Academy,
Our community of practice continues to grow, and with it comes the need for a structure that can truly value each person’s journey — whether they are seeking professional specialization or simply wish to deepen their passion for Italic identity. In this issue, we present the new organization of the community into five thematic macro-groups, give voice to two protagonists of our first cycle through two interviews, and announce the opening of Module 3 in Italian and the launch of our training pathways in Portuguese — the first step in a plan that will bring the Academy to all the languages of the Italic world.
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COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: FIVE THEMATIC MACRO-GROUPS
As our community has grown, we felt the need to organize its members not only by language, but also according to their areas of interest. This has led to the creation of five thematic macro-groups, designed to foster synergies, shared projects and tailored paths for growth — whether as part of a professional journey or a personal interest cultivated with passion:
Travel — designing and experiencing Italic identity tourism
Italian Language & Culture — learning, teaching and promoting Italian language and culture around the world
Territories & Communities — connections with Italian territories, local communities and the diaspora
W&E (Weddings & Events) — weddings, events and ceremonies centred on Italic identity
Genealogy — genealogical and heraldic research based on the FAIG scientific method
Every Academy member therefore belongs to two dimensions of the community: their language area and their thematic macro-group. This two-level structure makes it possible to work side by side both with people who share the same language and with those who share the same passion or professional field — even when they are thousands of kilometres apart.
VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY: TWO INTERVIEWS
In this issue, we bring together two complementary perspectives on the Academy.
Stefano Clima, General Director of Mercurio Misura — the Academy’s technical-administrative partner and an expert in Italicity — tells us how the perspective on Italic identity tourism is changing, about the organizational challenge of a project that already speaks five languages across 11 countries, and gives us a first glimpse into the new Scientific Technical Committee.
Barbara Barella, one of the first participants in the Foundations cycle and active in the Territories & Communities macro-group, shares her direct experience: the workshop-based nature of the programme, the value of an international community of practice, and how the Rooting Method® translates into concrete action in her everyday work with territories.
NEW ROOTS: THE ACADEMY SPEAKS PORTUGUESE
The most significant news in this issue is the official launch of the Academy’s training pathways in Portuguese.
It is an important step towards an increasingly international Academy, capable of engaging with the different linguistic communities of the Italic world.
The first Portuguese-language pathway will begin with Module 1, from 17 to 20 November, followed by Module 2, from 24 to 27 November.
The programme is designed for those who wish to explore the relationship between Italic identity, territories, heritage and project development, transforming their interests or experience into new skills, connections and opportunities.
We are starting with Brazil, a key community for the expansion of our Portuguese-speaking network. We want to connect with professionals, sector operators, researchers, entrepreneurs and people who feel a strong connection with Italy and wish to become part of an international community of practice and learning.
If you live in Brazil or speak Portuguese and would like to learn more about the programme, now is the time to get in touch with us! Write to us to receive information about the Portuguese-language pathway and take part in the next Orientation Session, the free introductory webinar led by the Academy’s founders.
Write to us at info@academyofitalianheritageandtravel.com or send us a WhatsApp message
COMING SOON | Academy of Italian Heritage and Travel
COMING SOON
Module 3 in Italian (Application) — 6–9 October
Module 1 in Portuguese — from 17 to 20 November
Module 2 in Portuguese — from 24 to 27 November
Orientation Session in Portuguese - Free two-hour webinar with the Academy’s founders.
New Module 3 - International specialized vertical course.
Establishment and expansion of the Academy’s Scientific Technical Committee
Upcoming language launches
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