An introductory message from former President
Dr. Ryan Calabretta-Sajder.
Founded in 1923, and celebrating more than 100 years, the AATI's mission is to promote, advance, and preserve the study of the Italian language, literature, and culture in its multiple historical and contemporary manifestations. Our members not only have access to a vast global network of others with similar interests, but also to our quarterly journal, Italica, and a twice-annual newsletter, but also seminars, workshops, and conferences online, locally, and abroad.
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Membership in Âܲ·AVÊÓƵconnects you with every aspect of the profession, from the teaching of Italian language and culture, K-16, to cutting-edge research on all topics related to transnational and transhistorical Italy through its top-ranked journal Italica.
Professor of French and Italian
Director, The Clorinda Donato Center for
Global Romance Languages and Translation Studies
Âܲ·AVÊÓƵoffers K-12 teachers the opportunity to attend and collaborate at numerous live and streamed conferences on a variety of interesting topics. Their workshops provide teachers with material that they can then differentiate for their different learning communities.
Lead Italian Teacher Millburn High School
Advisor of the Italian Club and La Parola Italian Literary Magazine
The Âܲ·AVÊÓƵconsistently supports graduate students teachers and scholars through travel grants and mentorship programs. Each conference offers opportunities to receive focused feedback on their dissertations in progress and to integrate with experienced teachers and scholars in a variety of pedagogical and subject matter sessions. The organization recognizes and celebrates the fact that graduate students are the future of our professions!
Being an Âܲ·AVÊÓƵmember has given me the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated Italian teachers of all levels. Events like the Annual Conference are perfect for networking and meeting new colleagues from all over the world.
Âܲ·AVÊÓƵVice-President K-12
(’24-’26)
Teacher of Italian
Nutley High School
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Âܲ·AVÊÓƵ2016 International Conference: Naples, Italy June 22-27, 2016
Conference Website: click here June 22: Arrival, Registration, Workshops, & Inauguration June 23-June 25: Conference Sessions June 25: Gala Dinner June 26: Tours of Naples June 27: Departure Contact Person: Colleen Ryan, ryancm@indiana.edu
Fred Gardaphé Receives the Âܲ·AVÊÓƵHonorary Membership (Socio Onorario) Award
The Âܲ·AVÊÓƵ (AATI) proudly presents Dr. Fred Gardaphé the Honorary Membership (Socio Onorario) Award. Gardaphé, who recently gave a keynote lecture at the Âܲ·AVÊÓƵin Naples International Conference (2016), is a pioneering voice in the...
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