Training Course in Language of Show and Communication

The Department of Humanistic Studies of the University of Calabria (DiSU), in collaboration with the Administration of the Municipality of Cerisano, organizes the First Edition of the Training Course in the Language of Performing and Communication "Contemporary Courses" intended for university students enrolled in a Degree or Magistral Degree course that intend to deepen university studies in this field.

The course is based on two hours of daily theoretical focus for each discipline that will be held during morning hours. The afternoon will instead be occupied by "Cantieri" in which participants will perform practical activities related to theoretical subjects.

The course takes place mainly in the enchanting scenery of the historic residence of Palazzo Sersale located in the charming historic center of the Municipality of Cerisano, hospitable village of Serre Cosentine just 10 km from Cosenza.

The peculiarity of the Course is to be residential and almost entirely free.

Admissions will stay in the guesthouse of Palazzo Sersale and the B&B "The Nights of the Duke". Lessons and activities will be held within the Palazzo Sersale, meals will also be consumed at the Palazzo Sersale, the university canteen and the affiliated facilities.

THE DISU and its mission

The cultural project of the Disu is characterized by multidisciplinary and from Interdisciplinaryity, which appear to be the most effective means of reading and interpreting the complex processes of a globalised society. The DiSU aims to provide analytical, critical, communicative and informative skills through the development of specific basic and applied knowledge, to promote active participation in training processes, to develop creative and experimental skills to train competent and aware citizens. Sensitive to the values of secularity and democracy and gender issues, the DiSU promotes the culture of social responsibility and solidarity.

The Disu is firmly anchored to the humanistic tradition and involves students in a training process that also takes into account new developments related to digital humanity and new demands from the world of work.

At the Department are activated for the academic year 2025-2026 four Triennale Degree Courses (Communication and DAMS; Philosophy and History; Letters; Modern Languages and Cultures) and six Master's degree courses (Modern Philology; Languages of communication and entertainment; Modern Languages and Literatures; Ancient Science; Philosophical Sciences; Historical and Cultural Heritage Sciences).

Also, after graduation, you can enroll in Level II Master in Teaching Italian as L2 (L2) Analysis and Musical Theory (ATM) or undertake PhD in Humanities Studies.

The Disu carries out an intense activity of Third Mission transfer to the territory the results of its research and the competences of its members through initiatives of public and social engagement strengthening cooperation with local authorities and relations with the professional world. In this sense the course also intends to be an initiative of Third Mission promoting and spreading the culture of the languages of entertainment and communication.

The Municipality of Cerisano and Palazzo Sersale

Cerisano is a municipality of about 3200 inhabitants at 600 meters of altitude. It is located a few kilometers from Cosenza, at the foot of Mount Cocuzzo. The historic center is characterized by several monuments and houses numerous churches, including the Church of San Lorenzo Martire, which has medieval origins, the Church of San Domenico, which preserves several works of art and the church of the Schiucchi, which, according to tradition, has Byzantine origins. It is assumed that Cerisano was founded by the Enotre in pre-Hellenic age with the name Citerium. In 1247 it was recorded in the records of the Angioinian taxation. In 1583, the fief passed to the Sersale family, from which the homonymous Palace was named. The Palazzo Sersale, dominating the entire village, it was built at the end of the 16th century by the Gaeta family and was subsequently owned by Telesio and then by Sersale. The Palace, which still preserves the cloister and the original garden, hosts various events each year, including the musical performances of the Festival delle Serre.

Objectives

The course aims primarily to promote the cultural growth of the participants, as well as the sociality and discovery of the opportunities offered by UniCal and DisU.

In particular, the course aims to:

• create and promote training opportunities in the specific areas of entertainment and communication languages;
• create opportunities for direct comparison and exchange with industry professionals;
• offer practical/laboratory experiences in the context of entertainment and communication languages.

The territory is the bearer of visible and invisible riches of which the theatre can be reverberated as it is a place of sharing experiences. The projects of theatre and territory are built together with local interlocutors (administrations, institutions, associations) and on the basis of characteristics and territorial needs, also with possible connections with other disciplines. The course responds to the need to experience theatre outside its traditional places, involving in its processes non-professional people who inhabit the territory, without distinction, promoting audience development and active citizenship, the creation of a collective dramaturgy that springs from the places and people that inhabit them, encouraging awareness of historical memory and community empowerment.

The theoretical teachings are carried out by scholars and scholars who deal with interdisciplinary contemporary research and experimentation (theatre, music, communication, organization). The workshops are conducted by professionals from the sectors identified in the theoretical meetings. The course aims to answer the question of new skills required by the contemporary scene. The multidisciplinary approach offers an innovative preparation in the activities related to artistic, design and technical practices and to theatrical care and communication, ideal ground for exploring and acting a collective reflection on the complexity of the contemporary human and social condition. Combining theory and practice the Course realizes the attempt to systematize a look capable of offering students a performing intelligence of reality.

Activities planned

The course will begin on Monday 21 July with the meeting of participants at the Palazzo Sersale. The activities will end on 27 July. The participants will have to arrange for themselves to reach Palazzo Sersale and return to their premises at the end of the course.

The standard day includes the following activities:

7.45 – 8:30: breakfast

9:00 – 13:00: teaching activities

13:00 – 16:00: lunch break

16:00 – 19:00: yards

20:00 – 23:30: dinner and social moments

The detailed program will be made available on the homepage of the course before the start of the activity.

Application for admission to the Course

They can apply for admission to the Course brilliant and motivated students and students who in the academic year 2024/2025 attend a university course of any university and that feed curiosity and interest in the disciplines of show and communication.

Course, with a minimum of 15 participants, up to 30 students/esses are allowed. Please note that the accommodation and meals will be offered free of charge. All the activities of the course are subject to the organization. 150 participants are required € for the organisational expenses which must be paid in accordance with the arrangements that will be communicated subsequently. Travel expenses remain to the participants.

If the number of requests for participation is higher than the available places (30), a Commission appointed by the Director of the Department, and composed of members of the Scientific and Organizing Committee of the Course will make a selection based on the following criteria:

– course of study of origin;

– motivation for participation.

The Commission reserves the right to provide a motivational interview, valid for the purposes of selection, to be held in telematic mode and to be notified by email at least 7 days before the date laid down by the Commission.

In the application for participation the candidate must declare under his own responsibility:

– name and surname, place and date of birth, citizenship, tax code, residence, telephone number, e-mail address, university status.

– to be aware and fully accept all the conditions contained in this selection notice.

At the request it will be necessary to attach to the request for admission:

– copy front and back of a valid identity document;

– curriculum vitae et studiorum;

– motivational letter.

Questions which do not fully satisfy the conditions required will not be taken into account.

The deadline for submitting applications for admission to the course is 14/07/2025. Applications must be made by filling out the form, accompanied by all statements and attachments, available at https://disu.unical.it https://www.cerisanoborgoswing.it/

By the date of 16/07/2025 will be published on the homepage of the Course  the ranking of the admitted to which will be communicated also by email. In the case of renunciation the graduation will proceed.

Permanence and obligation of participants

During the entire duration of the course it is necessary:

to maintain a correct and respectful attitude towards all

participants, teachers and staff staff;

actively participate in the proposed activities;

comply with safety standards;

comply with the timetable set out in the programme;

do not move away from the places where activities take place without a specific

permission from teachers or teachers staff.

The organizers and all the staff involved in the initiative are dismissed from any liability for damages to persons and/or to things caused by participants to themselves or to third parties.

Scientific and organising committee

Scientific Committee

Prof. Carlo Fanelli (Coordinator and Scientific Director), Prof. Emanuele Fadda (component), prof. Giusy Gallo (component), prof. Marco Targa (component).

Contacts

Detailed and up-to-date information is available at: https://disu.unical.it https://www.cerisanoborgoswing.it/

For further information, please contact the organizational secretary at the address

email carlo.fanelli@unical.it or contact Prof. Carlo Fanelli delivered 0984 494303 and 3397016532