{"id":2597,"date":"2026-07-17T16:47:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T23:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/pacchioni\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2026-07-22T16:58:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T23:58:10","slug":"postcards-from-the-travel-class-in-catania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.chapman.edu\/pacchioni\/2026\/07\/17\/postcards-from-the-travel-class-in-catania\/","title":{"rendered":"Postcards from the travel class in Catania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In June, a group of ten students, led by Prof. Sara Mattavelli, participated in a travel course in Catania, Sicily, combining Italian language study with cultural immersion. Through daily Italian classes and excursions in Catania and the surrounding area, students had the opportunity to experience local traditions, history, and everyday life while strengthening their language skills. The following photos capture some of the memorable moments from this enriching journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morning language classes at International House Catania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Afternoon visits to explore the city of Catania and its rich history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Immersing in the Sicilian culture through food: our cooking classes
Making pasta alla norma, polpette and cannoli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Learning about the tradition of Opera dei Pupi in the Bottega of F.lli Napoli with Master puppet maker Fiorenzo Napoli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Excursions: Mount Etna and Acitrezza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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