I chose to immerse myself into the Italian culture. Choosing this culture was not difficult because I am, according to AncestryDNA, 75% Italian and would love to learn more about where I come from. The only exposure that I have gotten in relation to the culture was when I traveled to Italy in June of 2017 and by living at home with my extended Italian family. After extensive research, I learned a hefty amount of information on Italian culture.
For the course, I was required to download two language applications that would help me learn the differences and similarities between my native language, English, and my targeted language, Italian. At first, I thought that there was no possible way that I would be able to learn even the slightest bit …show more content…
Italians are prominent when it comes to family and social lives. In Italy, there is a tremendous fear that others will be jealous of a bright infant, so Italians do not boast about their babies. There are ways that the Italians ward off dangers, for example, the evil eye. Babies go everywhere with their parents, even to night clubs. When the older siblings grow older, they are usually the ones to care for younger children. As Italians, many are spoiled and grow up in large, loving households, but as they age, they are expected to contribute to the household and to obey their …show more content…
Italian children are taught at young ages that they must be in line with the church. A child who obeys his or her parents is a child that is golden in the eyes of the Lord. According to the CIA, only around one-third of Italians are actively practicing the religion. Classic Italian religious events include Saint Joseph’s Day, to which Saint Joseph answered the prayers of Sicilians and ended a drought with heavy rain, having a feat in his honor. In March, Italians have an event called “Holy Week,” which is technically America’s Easter. During this week, children are free to do whatever they please (justitaly.org). Remember that Italians are religious and follow traditions, even in America. As a child, your student will be even more involved in religion versus the adults of the culture due to what they are
For the course, I was required to download two language applications that would help me learn the differences and similarities between my native language, English, and my targeted language, Italian. At first, I thought that there was no possible way that I would be able to learn even the slightest bit …show more content…
Italians are prominent when it comes to family and social lives. In Italy, there is a tremendous fear that others will be jealous of a bright infant, so Italians do not boast about their babies. There are ways that the Italians ward off dangers, for example, the evil eye. Babies go everywhere with their parents, even to night clubs. When the older siblings grow older, they are usually the ones to care for younger children. As Italians, many are spoiled and grow up in large, loving households, but as they age, they are expected to contribute to the household and to obey their …show more content…
Italian children are taught at young ages that they must be in line with the church. A child who obeys his or her parents is a child that is golden in the eyes of the Lord. According to the CIA, only around one-third of Italians are actively practicing the religion. Classic Italian religious events include Saint Joseph’s Day, to which Saint Joseph answered the prayers of Sicilians and ended a drought with heavy rain, having a feat in his honor. In March, Italians have an event called “Holy Week,” which is technically America’s Easter. During this week, children are free to do whatever they please (justitaly.org). Remember that Italians are religious and follow traditions, even in America. As a child, your student will be even more involved in religion versus the adults of the culture due to what they are