Benefits
Awards
The Âܲ·AVÊÓƵ finds way to recognize the accomplishments of our membership. These currently include book awards, distinguished service awards, and honorary membership awards.
Learn more about each award, see past winners, and apply for an opportunity to be recognized by Âܲ·AVÊÓƵon our website.
Funding
From time to time the Âܲ·AVÊÓƵ will announce via the Âܲ·AVÊÓƵListserv, the availability of targeted funds for a specific purpose with a given budget. Âܲ·AVÊÓƵmembers may then complete the Application for Funding form for these designated projects approved by the Âܲ·AVÊÓƵExecutive Council.
Publications
The Âܲ·AVÊÓƵ was founded in 1924 to promote the study of Italian language, literature, and culture in schools, colleges and universities in North America. It has approximately 1500 members worldwide. The Association publishes the quarterly journal, Italica, and a twice-yearly Newsletter. It sponsors seminars and workshops in the broad area of Italian studies and holds annual meetings, usually in conjunction with ACTFL but also in Italy.
Partnerships
The Âܲ·AVÊÓƵis proud to partner with organizations that help us support our mission to Preserve, Advance, and Promote Italian Language and Culture in the United States and beyond. In addition, these organizations also provide exclusive partner benefits to Âܲ·AVÊÓƵmembers. Please follow the link below to find out more about our current partnerships. Please note that some benefits are limited to Âܲ·AVÊÓƵmembers and will require you to login to your Âܲ·AVÊÓƵaccount. Finally, if your organization is interested in partnering with the AATI, please send an email to info@aati-online.org.
Resources
Âܲ·AVÊÓƵis dedicated to excellence in teaching and research in all areas of Italian studies. Members receive four issues of Italica, the Âܲ·AVÊÓƵNewsletter (online), and are eligible to give papers at our annual meeting.
Upcoming
Âܲ·AVÊÓƵAnnual Conference 2025
Members Only
MLA @ New Orleans 2025
Upcoming Event
Latest News
Âܲ·AVÊÓƵStatement on New Visa Regulations
Âܲ·AVÊÓƵSTATEMENT ON NEW VISA REGULATIONS July 10, 2020 The Âܲ·AVÊÓƵcondemns the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s July 6, 2020 decision to suspend the exemptions for nonimmigrant students enrolling in online courses during fall 2020 semester: "Nonimmigrant F-1 and...
Âܲ·AVÊÓƵStatement on Racism
Updated June 11, 2020 June 4, 2020 The members of the American Association of Teachers of the Italian (AATI) maintain our position as an antiracist educational organization. As one of the largest international associations of Italian Studies aimed at fostering...
Antonietta DiPietro Receives Distinguished Service Award for 2018 (K-12)
Dr. Antonietta Di Pietro, AP Italian Instructor at G.W. Carver International Studies Program, Lecturer of Italian at Florida International University, and current Executive Board Member for High Schools (2018-2020) of the Âܲ·AVÊÓƵ...
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