L2 courses between training, empowerment and community dialogue. A participatory research-action, transversal to the FAMI "Conoscenze" project.

Abstract

The article explores the theme of L2 language teaching through a cross-participatory research- action of the FAMI "Conoscenze" project. The project foreseen the activation of L2 language learning courses in the Emilia-Romagna area aimed at migrant citizens, with attention to vulnerabilities and aimed at encouraging real social inclusion. By adopting methodologies that had a direct impact on the participants with respect to the acquisition of linguistic skills, but which at the same time envisaged the participation of the community in processes of interaction, socialization and the construction of social ties, the goal of the project was to implement shared language paths between formal, non-formal and informal structures. Furthermore, the creation of didactic tools for teaching Italian L2 and a Dossier aimed at documenting the level of competence achieved and the intercultural experiences lived by the learners have been foreseen.