Chinese International Students in Italy: A Teaching Model

Abstract

This study presents a teaching model implemented in an Italian language course for Chinese international students. It begins by outlining the situation of international students in Italy, with a particular focus on those enrolled in the Marco Polo and Turandot Programs. After briefly describing these programs and their implications, a literature review is provided. The study then details the specific context of the case study, including the participants (teaching staff and students) and the qualitative research tools used, such as teachers' and students’ diaries and a questionnaire. The data collected from various informants through these qualitative instruments are analyzed using descriptive statistics and the qualitative analysis software MAXQDA. The triangulation of data highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the teaching model, which are then discussed.