Italian: Unita' d'Italia

Perché un’Italia Unita? Chi la voleva? Dai primi tentativi di rivoluzione degli anni 1820-1830, passando per le guerre di indipendenza, fino alla conquista di Roma del 1870, vedremo le cause, circostanze e i protagonisti del processo risorgimentale che portarono alla nascita del Regno d’Italia. 

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  • Start Date: 07 Jul 2026
    End Date: 28 Jul 2026
    Tue (Daytime): 14:00 - 16:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
    Course Code: LBN44
    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00

What is the course about?

Questo Corso si concentra sulle varie fasi dell’Ottocento italiano che portarono alla nascita della nazione unita. Si concentrerà sui momenti chiave del processo risorgimentale e sui suoi protagonisti. 

What will we cover?

Discuteremo di:

1) Perché un’Italia unita? Chi la volle?
2) I primi moti rivoluzionari 
3) Le tre guerre di indipendenza 
3) La spedizione dei Mille
4) Cause e conseguenze degli ideali risorgimentali 
 

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Understand how a united Italy came into being
- Improve your vocabulary
- Participate in discussions about history

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is entirely in Italian and you should have studied the language for at least 4-5 years or have an higher intermediate/advanced level.

If you are not sure about your level, please contact Languages on languages@citylit.ac.uk or check our level assessment chart on: <a href=http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level>http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>

 

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Quasi tutto il materiale sarà introdotto dall’insegnante attraverso attività di ascolto e brevi letture dove avrete modo di concentrarvi sul vocabolario e, in parte, anche il ripasso grammaticale. L’insegnante interverrà con delle brevi presentazioni, di tanto in tanto, e fornirà anche delle dispense tramite Google Classroom. 

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No other costs. 

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Your tutor will be able to advise you on other courses that may be of interest. 

Roberto Minardi

Roberto holds a Diploma in Teaching Foreign Languages, a CELTA qualification and a Joint BA in French Studies & Spanish and Latin American Studies. He has taught languages to students from diverse educational backgrounds, and in different countries, for over twenty years. He strongly believes in helping students to build a positive attitude towards using the target language as much as possible, and to overcome the inhibition adults often experience. Roberto received an ‘Inspiring Tutor Award’ in 2024 from City Lit. As his students tell us: “Roberto’s sharp but gentle wit runs through all his teaching and his love of language and wordplay shines through in every lesson”. Roberto has published several volumes of poetry in Italian, and often travels to Italy to give readings around the country. His enthusiasm for literature is reflected in the literature courses he teaches for City Lit. In addition to his interest in languages and literature, he has done extensive personal study in areas such as Italian Baroque, 19th/20th century Italian art and history, and enjoys sharing his knowledge in class.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.