High Level

Italy

The Italian Economy

A few years ago, economists had serious concerns about Italy's economic future. The next article tells you why.
Did they blame The Mafia, the government or the South?
Now the economy of Italy is recovering. The next panel tells you how and why.
The next article contains a wealth of facts and figures, which could be useful if you would like to delve deeper into the economics of Italy.
What did you find out about Italy?
What is the current unemployment rate?
What are the causes of the problems with the economy?
Which are the most important sectors?
What percentage of people work in these sectors?
Check out the next 2 clips to learn more...

The Italian legal system

In the next article you can find out how expats feel about the Italian legal system.

Can you sum this up in a couple of sentences?
The next article explains the Italian legal system in detail?
Can you use the information in a summary form for your presentation?

It is quite interesting to see how Legislation can be proposed. Are there differences between the Italian system and that in your country?
Could you possibly compare and contrast the two systems?
The next article has details on the powers held by the different bodies in the Italian legislature. The sources are in Italian, but there is a handy 'translate button at the top of the pages.
The next article discusses what is wrong with the Italian legal system:

Italy’s justice system has long been one of the most dysfunctional in Europe, especially when it comes to alleged white-collar criminals. Prosecutors say it is all but impossible to reach a definitive verdict for a multitude of financial crimes within the prescribed time frame, which is seldom more than eight years. That’s partly because legal cases take so long in Italy. But, it is also because Italy is unique in Europe: Its statute of limitations starts from the moment an alleged crime is committed rather than from the point it is discovered, and the time limit is not extended when a defendant is put under investigation or indicted or sentenced. No other country has both rules.

According to website L’incredibile Parlamento Italiano, more than 90 Italian parliamentarians – almost one in 10 – have either already benefitted from the statute of limitations or are currently on trial or under investigation for white-collar crimes and misdemeanours, many of which have a short judicial shelf-life.
Check out these YouTube clips that further explain the Italian Legal system.

The Italian Education system

The next article has a description of all of the phases of the Italian education system.

How does your own system compare?
Are there so many different kinds of secondary schools?
The next article is more 'parent-friendly' and contains things you would need to know before sending a child to the Italian school system.

Note the length of the summer holidays!!
The Italian education system in a concise tabular form - handy for reference.
Information on Higher Education including: fees, living costs. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of a student from your country going to an Italian University?
The European Commission report of Italian Education is to be found in the next article.

How does Italy compare to the rest of Europe?
Check out these clips regarding the Italian education system.

Italian History

The next source probably contains all you need to know about Italy and a lot more.
The next article details the early history of Italy.
The next article contains milestones in the history of Italy. This would be a good start if you were thinking about producing a time-line of Italian history!
From the early Etruscans, through the Roman Empire and the birth of fascism to the present day. You will find the next article fascinating and gripping. How do you feel about a time-line for your final presentation?

Italy and the environment

How do the Alps and the Mediterranean sea combine to produce the climate of Italy? See the following article.
How 'clean' is Italy? What environmental issues are there?
What are the main environmental threats to Italy? Which species are endangered? How can we save Venice?
The next article is an OCED review of progress which Italy is making towards improving the environment. How does this compare with your own country?

Be a tourist

Visit places in Italy from your own chair.
Write letters home from each visit
Italy is the most popular tourist destination in all of Europe.

Watch the clip about the amazing Tower of Pisa!
Venice has been called the eighth wonder of the world. In the next clip you will see why!
Florence has so much to see and do. It's just as well you can visit it from the next pane!
The next three clips are about Rome 'The Eternal City'.  Sit back and enjoy, but don't forget to write home!

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