Through this COIL project, students explore the relationship between language and culture by engaging in collaborative activities with students from DePaul University. The project guides them in analysing the use of various loanwords from English and Italian in order to make comparisons, create categories of belonging, and consider the different social and cultural implications, thereby encouraging reflection on the connection between loanwords and cultural stereotypes. The experience fosters the development of essential intercultural skills needed to communicate effectively, consciously, and respectfully, both in everyday life and in international academic and professional settings.
Partner University:
DePaul University (Chicago, USA)
Assigend Professor UC:
Professor Sonia Piotti (sonia.piotti@unicatt.it)
Coordintor of activities for UC students:
Alina Ramera (alina.ramera@unicatt.it)
Target students:
Students enrolled in the 1st year of the Bachelor degree in Scienze Linguistiche (Brescia campus)
Dates:
- Winter session: 18 January - 10 March 2026 (ONLY for students of English language 1 (Main Track))
- Spring session: 30 March - 25 May (For all students of English language 1)
Available places:
10 per session
Winter session application deadline: 15th December 2026
Spring session application period: 15th March 2027
Programme fee:
€ 50
Credits:
The programme will award 4 credit points out of 12 for elective Other Academic Activities (there will be no grade out of 30), to be included in your study plan as ‘international activity’.
Participants will find the instructions for completing the Programme Plan in the “Documents” section of the International Mobility Portal Dashboard.
In addition, the recognition of 1 extra ECTS credit for international activities is provided.