Introduction
The TOItaly Learning Experience is a comprehensive program of seminars and workshops aimed at offering a firsthand experience of Italy’s economic, cultural and social core traits.
A variety of topics such as Art, Economy, Society, History and Politics will be covered during tailored lectures, workshops, guided visits and excursions, in and outside the Piedmont Region.
The program is designed by the TOChina Hub, a partnership between ESCP Europe Business School, the University of Turin & the Turin World Affairs Institute, and it is held yearly.
Contents
FROM CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY ARTS: The White Cube and the Art Experience
Venue: Palazzo Madama, GAM, MAO, Castello di Rivoli
GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL CULTURES: Embracing the Italian peninsula
Venue: Turin, Langhe
RELIGIONS OF ITALY: The world of Christians, Muslims, Hebrew and Krishnas in Torino
Venue: Turin, Cottolengo, Mosque, Synagogue, Hare Krishna Centre
PIEDMONT: A REGION TO DISCOVER: A hands-on mountains experience
Venue: Bardonecchia
SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION: Building community through sustainable actions and beekeeping
Venue: Mirafiori, Turin
THE ITALIAN OPERA: Puccini’s La Bohème & Gala Dinner
Venue: Teatro Regio
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN TORINO: The United Nations
Venue: Turin, ILO, UN Staff College
PARTECIPATION AND POLITICS: History and politics at the first Italian Parliament Chamber
Venue: Turin, Museo del Risorgimento
FAREWELL TRIP TO ROME: The birthplace of Italian culture
Venue: Rome
Admissions
The TOItaly Learning Experience is designed for highly motivated Chinese exchange students based in Turin, looking for a comprehensive program focused on Italy’s Art, Society, Economy and Politics.
At the end of each semester, participants will receive a certificate, issued by the TOChina Hub, which may be used to claim 6 ECTS credits.
To guarantee a dynamic learning environment, the Admissions Committee of the TOItaly Learning Experience will select participants considering the following factors:
- individual potential as expressed by the applicant’s application form;
- sound academic credentials;
- fluency in English.
FAQs
1. Who can apply for the TOItaly Learning Experience?
The TOItaly Learning Experience is a program designed specifically for Chinese exchange students based in Turin.
2. Who organizes the program?
The program is run by the TOChina Hub, a partnership between ESCP Europe Business School, the University of Turin & the Turin World Affairs Institute.
3. When is the TOItaly Learning Experience held?
The TOItaly Learning Experience is held yearly, from November to June.
4. What is the venue hosting the program?
The program will be held in different venues across Turin, the Piedmont Region and Nothern-Central Italy: ESCP Europe Business School, University of Turin, Museums, Churches, Companies, and key institutions defining the local cultural, social, economic and political landscape.
5. What kind of certification will be awarded at the end of the program?
Participants are awarded a certificate issued by the TOChina Hub.
Contacts
For enquiries and information please contact the TOItaly Program Officer.
Address
TOChina Hub c/o University of TurinLungodora Siena 100/a, Turin ITALY