The article deals with the problem of defining the ‘Italian Diaspora Studies,’ presenting it as a field in formation, different from the ‘Italian-American Studies.’ Its potential is linked to the definition of two main theoretical questions: the role of Italy and of Italian Studies in the field, and the connection with diasporic communities, following a Community-Engaged orientation. The essay also traces the experience of the author in research and didactics to demonstrate how life, experience, and links with the territories affected by diaspora are essential requirements for the growth of the field.
Il saggio affronta il problema della definizione del campo di ricerca denominato Italian Diaspora Studies, presentandolo come un campo in formazione, distinto da quello degli studi italo-americani. Il potenziale del nuovo campo si collega a due principali questioni teoriche: il ruolo, in esso, dell'Italia e dell'italianistica, e il collegamento alle comunità diasporiche, seguendo un orientamento Community-Engaged. Il saggio profila, inoltre, il rimando all'esperienza di ricerca e di didattica dell'autrice, per dimostrare come il legame con la vita, l'esperienza e i territori toccati dalla diaspora sia essenziale alla crescita del campo.
Verso gli Italian Diaspora Studies: vita, esperienza e territorio come prerequisiti per la crescita del campo.
Ganeri MargheritaWriting – Original Draft Preparation
2018-01-01
Abstract
The article deals with the problem of defining the ‘Italian Diaspora Studies,’ presenting it as a field in formation, different from the ‘Italian-American Studies.’ Its potential is linked to the definition of two main theoretical questions: the role of Italy and of Italian Studies in the field, and the connection with diasporic communities, following a Community-Engaged orientation. The essay also traces the experience of the author in research and didactics to demonstrate how life, experience, and links with the territories affected by diaspora are essential requirements for the growth of the field.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.