The research programme ‘Knowing and applying the Dedica scuola model in the school context of the Udine district’ was created to network universities, schools and culture, exploring new perspectives in language teaching. The goal: to create a more dynamic education that is open and mindful of intercultural dialogue.

The collaboration between the University of Udine and the Dedica Festival allows the project to study and apply the Dedica Scuola Model as an example of cultural and educational excellence, experimenting different educational methodologies in the classroom and strengthening the link between school and university.

Programme highlights

• Developing language and communication skills.

• Promoting interculturality through the discovery of the Dedica Scuola cultural model.

• Building bridges between school education and the academic field.

Main research objectives

📌 Investigating the Dedica Scuola model to assess its effectiveness as an educational and cultural tool.

📌 Testing of innovative teaching paths in local schools.

📌 Learning about languages: language teaching as a tool for promoting intercultural dialogue and active citizenship.

The collaboration between the University of Udine and the Dedica Festival began in 2023 and was consolidated through an agreement with the DILL Department, whose referent is Prof. Alessandra Ferraro.
With the XXXI edition in 2024/2025, the collaboration between the Dedica Festival and the University of Udine has expanded the opportunities for cultural and academic interaction, thanks to the research programme currently underway.

The educational project included in the programme offers students the opportunity to develop critical thinking, stimulated by a close look at the works of international authors, protagonists of the Festival. This focus allows to combine cultural experience with educational practice, fostering a dialogue on crucial issues to contemporary society.

This synergy further consolidates the relationship between the Dedica Festival, the University and local schools, fostering an ongoing dialogue that promotes the enhancement of the intercultural dimension, inclusiveness and shared growth.

For more details on the projects and activities of the 2024/2025 research programme visit the page: Projects and activities