Donne italiane famose nella storia

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Course code: LM22

La storia italiana con alcune donne famose. Da Isabella d’Este (Rinascimento) a Artemisia Gentileschi, pittrice del 600. La Regina Margherita (1850/1900). Luisa Spagnoli (1880/1930) creatrice di moda e cioccolatini. Le sorelle Fontana (1950/2000) del made in Italy. La scrittrice Oriana Fallaci.

when
From 11 Oct 2025
Sat 11:00-16:00  One day
Date
11 Oct 2025
Time
11:00 to 16:00
Tutor
Marika Parisi
where
Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees
full fee for this course £42.00, concession fee £26.00
who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">In questo breve percorso parleremo di storia italiana con alcune donne famose. Da Isabella d’Este (Rinascimento) a Artemisia Gentileschi, pittrice del 600. La Regina Margherita (1850/1900). La fantastica vita di Luisa Spagnoli, (1880/1930) creatrice di moda e di cioccolatini. Le audaci sorelle Fontana, (1950/2000) da dove inizia il made Italy nel mondo e finiamo con la vita avventurosa di Oriana Fallaci (giornalista e scrittrice) 1930/2006</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">In this short journey we will talk about Italian history with some famous women. From Isabella d&#039;Este (Renaissance) to Artemisia Gentileschi, painter of the 17th century. Queen Margherita (1850/1900). The fantastic life of Luisa Spagnoli, (1880/1930) creator of fashion and chocolates. The daring Fontana sisters, (1950/2000) where Made Italy begins in the world and we end with the adventurous life of Oriana Fallaci (journalist and writer) 1930/2006</span></span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Un percorso sulla storia italiana con alcune donne importanti. Gli studenti avranno del materiale da me preparato dove seguiranno la descrizione della lezione attraverso video e letture. Ci saranno conversazioni sul personaggio. Per questo</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">corso si richiede una buona conoscenza della lingua italiana.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">In this short course, helded in Italian, learners will explore selected topics of ItalianHistory through tutor presentation, watching videos and conversation in groups and in class.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Students will have some material prepared by me where they will follow the description of the lesson through videos and readings.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Amongst the topics to be covered from 1500 to 2000</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>

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Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">E’ richiesto un ottimo livello di italiano.</span></span></span></span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Altri studi italiani di storia e cultura</span></span></span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">No</span></span></span></p>

Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Introduzione e presentazione dell’argomento da parte del tutor</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Dibattito e discussione</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Domande e risposte</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Lettura di articoli</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Guardare video da internet e/o DVD dell’insegnante</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Quiz e giochi finale con lavoro di tutta la classe</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Introduction and presentation of topic by tutor</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Debate and discussion</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Q& A</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Reading articles</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Watching clips from the internet or DVD</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Quizzes, games etc with whole class</span></span></span></span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Course Cancellations by Us </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased.  </span></p>
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</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Cancellations by You </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date:  Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee. </span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued.  </span></p>
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</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Transfers </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date. </span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">A 10% transfer fee applies. </span></p>
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</ul>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Illness and Absence </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>How Refunds Are Issued </strong></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Refunds are returned via the original payment method: </span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office.  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Online Course Access </strong></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer. </span></p>
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