Dietro le parole: il ruolo delle biografie degli autori italiani nella motivazione degli studenti di italiano LS/ L2
Behind the Words: The Role of Italian Authors’ Biographies in Motivating Italian LS/ L2 Students

Summary/Abstract: The learning of a foreign language encompasses not only the formal aspects of the language such as morphology, syntax, and semantics, but also the discovery of the culture and history that surround it. This study focuses on the role of Italian authors’ biographies in motivating Italian LS/ L2 students. By delving into the lives of these authors, students can emotionally connect with literary works and develop a deeper understanding of the Italian language and culture. Biographies provide context, inspiration, and a window into the society and influences that shaped the authors’ works. To explore how biographies influence learners’ motivation, we conducted a study among students specializing in socio-humanistic studies at the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy of Novi Sad, who have Italian as an elective subject. Additionally, we conducted a survey assessing students’ knowledge of both ancient and contemporary Italian authors, as well as another survey investigating preferred methods of Italian teaching, particularly those enriched with literary elements. The study will conclude by presenting a didactic proposal that can serve as a model for educators seeking to implement more engaging approaches in Italian language teaching.

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