- Italian Society
Simone Somekh presents “Grandangolo”
Author Simone Somekh in conversation with Jane Tylus (NYU) presenting his novel Grandangolo (2017, Giuntina). February 20, 2018
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Qualunquismo”
Today’s word is QUALUNQUISMO, the Italian word for an anti-political political movement.
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- History & Politics
The Audacious Metaphors of Mystical Women
A Lecture by Rita Librandi, Università Orientale di Napoli. Introduced by Jane Tylus, NYU. February 8, 2018
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Ballottaggio”
Today’s word is BALLOTTAGGIO, the Italian word for “counting ballots.”
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Parolaio”
Today’s word is PAROLAIO, the Italian word for “windbag.”
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Parole Parole: “Pesce”
Today’s word is PESCE, the Italian word for “fish.”
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- Art
Elisa Flaminia Inno presents “Pagani”
Director Elisa Flaminia Inno presents her documentary “Pagani” in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU) and Alessandra Belloni (musician/dancer/teacher/ethnomusicologist). January 22, 2018
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Merda”
Today’s word is MERDA, the Italian word for “shit,” but also the good luck cheer among performers.
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “A ufo”
Today’s word is A UFO (or A UFA), the Italian word for “free and limitless”.
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Parole Parole: “Scrupolo”
Today’s word is SCRUPOLO, the Italian word for a doubt.
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- Art
Marco Perillo on Neapolitan secrets and mysteries
Author and journalist Marco Perillo presents his book Misteri e segreti dei quartieri di Napoli in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU). December 13, 2017
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Sbirro”
Today’s word is SBIRRO, the Italian word for cop, but slightly worse.
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