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Is Italian Becoming "Itanglese"? A Look at "Lo tsunami degli anglicismi"
Join us for a reading on the growing influence of English on the Italian language, inspired by Antonio Zoppetti’s book, Lo tsunami degli anglicismi.

Is the influx of English terms like pusher, killer, and escort an enrichment or an impoverishment of Italian expression? We will explore the "itanglese" phenomenon and ask:

  • Why are English terms often preferred, even when Italian equivalents exist?
  • Are concepts like "brevity" just an alibi for using English?
  • How do media, politics, and historical factors like the "American dream" fuel this linguistic shift?

Audience: For English speakers learning Italian at the intermediate level.

The Plan:

  1. We will all read the presentation in Italian within smaller groups/breakout rooms.
  2. We will translate the passages into English.
  3. We will gather back in the main room to reflect on the reading and discuss our thoughts.

Join Zoom Meeting
Zoom Call Information:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4566812958
Meeting ID: 456 681 2958

Our Mission: Together to Connect, Develop, Encourage and Serve.
La Nostra Missione: Insieme per Connetterci, Sviluppare, Incoraggiare e Servire.

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