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06/17/2026

Alice in Brussels: The Hallgarten-Franchetti Schools at the 1910 World Fair

The exhibition Alice in Brussels celebrates the award-winning model of progressive rural education created by Alice Hallgarten over a century ago. The groundbreaking model through which Alice educated rural farm children in Italy captured the attention of leading figures in the field — including Maria Montessori. Several innovations developed in Alice's schools have influenced elementary education across the globe. Cristina Caracchini, Languages and Cultures, is curator and project coorindator of Alice in Brussels along with collaborators in Italy. (https://www.uwo.ca/arts/research/index.html)

Learn more about the influence of Alice Hallgarten and the Montesca & Rovigliano Rural Schools. 📖🔗 → https://alice-a-bruxelles.com/en/landingPage.html #

06/16/2026

🇮🇹 Interested in learning Italian or diving deeper into Italy’s rich culture? At Western University, there is a course for everyone!

📚 Language Courses:
• ITA 1030 – Italian for Beginners
• ITA 2200 – Intermediate Italian
• ITA 3300 – Advanced Italian

🍝 Culture Courses:
• ITA 2249F – Naples: A Volcanic Identity
• ITA 3330G – Cultures of Italy

Whether you are just starting your Italian journey, perfecting your language skills, or wanting to explore Italy through its history, food, literature, and regional identities, these courses will bring Italy right to campus. 🇮🇹✨

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