CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING OF ITALY
A PORTOFOLIO
By :
Nurnadira - 3C
2109160018
PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS
FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN
UNIVERTSITAS GALUH
2019
1. INTRODUCTION
ITALY
Italy is a country in the southern European region consisting of a long narrow
peninsula. Italy is one of the countries full of history in the world, many historical relics
that you can find in this pasta country such as the Colosseum and Pisa Tower. The capital
of the Italian state is Rome.
Country Profile of Italy
Country name : Republic of Italy
Capital : Rome
Population : 60,788,845 people
Area : 301,338 km2
Official language : Italian
Ethnic groups : Italy 94%, Sardegna 2.7%, Rhaetian 13.6, others 1.9%
Religion : 83% Roman Catholic, 13.6% non-religious, atheist 1.3%,
others 0.6%
National day : June 2, 1946
National Anthem : Fratelli D ’Italia (Brothers of Italy)
Perkapita : $ 30,594 / year
Currency : Euro
Italian government
Italy is a republic-shaped country and led by a president, Italy was once a monarchy.
The people elect at least 556 members of the Constituent Assembly to make a
constitution. This constitution was approved in 1947 and became effective from 1
January 1948. The constitution stipulates a government system consisting of a president,
a cabinet called the Council of Ministers led by a prime minister, and a Parliamentary
Assembly consisting of the Senate and the Lower House (deputies).
Italian population
Regarding the population itself, currently the population in Italy has reached
60,788,845 people, ethnicity in Italy also varies from native Italians 94%, Sardegna 2.7%,
and Rhaetian 13.6 to immigrants such as immigrants from Africa, Spain and others. The
majority of the population of Italy is Roman Catholic. Even the language used everyday
is Italian itself.
Italian economy
Italy is known as one of the countries with a good economic level in Europe, currently
the country's per capita income has reached $ 30,594 / year. Italy is known as the largest
wine producing country in the world. This country is well known for its innovative
business economic sector, starting from the design of high-quality, fashion, equipment,
industry, automobiles and so on.
Tourism in Italy
Italy is also known as one of the beautiful countries in Europe, many interesting tourist spots
that you can visit in this pasta country. Here are some interesting sights in Italy.
1. Colosseum
The first tourist in Italy which is famous everywhere is the Colosseum which is the
remains of the ruins of the Roman amphitheater which is one of the landmarks of Rome.
The Colosseum is located in the center of Rome, Italy, and is to the east of the Roman
Forum.
2. City of Rome
from this city from the many ancient monuments, attractive medieval churches, beautiful
fountains, museums, to Renaissance palaces. The Vatican and St. Peter are also in Rome.
Many interesting things you can do in this city full of history.
3. Fora Romano
Next is the Fora Romano, a square surrounded by several ruins of ancient government
buildings. This square is located in the center of Rome, Italy, between Palatine Hill and
Capitoline Hill. For a Romano is one of the most favorite tourist areas in Italy.
4. City of Milan
In addition to the City of Rome there is also the City of Milan which is no less
captivating, Milan is one of the tourist attractions in Italy that has a daily life that is
slightly different from cities in Italy. This city is known to have a very rich artistic and
cultural heritage. La Scala, a world-famous opera house, is one proof of the grandeur in
this city.
5. Cinque Terre
Next you can visit Cinque Terre, a beautiful city in the Riviera region of Italy. The beauty
of the city can be seen from the array of colorful buildings in every corner of the city.
This beautiful city has been around for centuries and has been preserved authentically
today. Cinque Terre has also been designated by UNESCO as one of the protected world
heritage sites.
2. EXAMPLE
Italian culture
Greeting
Shaking hands with eye contact and a smile is a form of greeting for someone we just
know. If you are already friends or have more relationships, you can greet them by
kissing your left and right cheeks. Italians tend to speak with prominent gestures and
facial expressions, so don't be surprised when you're talking to them and they look
very expressive.
Fashion style
Clothing has become one of the aspects of self that is considered and important for
Italians. Make sure you wear polite clothes while you are there. Clothes that are torn
are big no in Italy. If you plan to visit the church or religious sites there, make sure
you wear clothes that are not open (avoid sleeveless clothes and wear under-knee
subordinates). In addition, flip-flops are only used when on the beach. If you go to
other places, it's a good idea to use shoes or sandals
Eating Ethics
In Italy, people who invite or invite food in restaurants are people who pay for the
food. Then, try to put your hand on the table throughout the meal, not on your lap. In
addition, bread is not an appetizer in Italy. Bread is a food that is used to wipe or
clean the sauces that are still on your plate. Another interesting thing in Italy is that
punctuality is not important when you are invited to eat or invited to a party. You
may come 15 minutes late when invited to eat or 30 minutes when invited to the
party. When you are invited to eat by someone, remember that they must be the first
to do it all. Those who sit first, eat first, and wake up first when the meal is finished.
Business Ethics
Even though punctuality is not important at a banquet or party, timeliness is
something you should pay attention to if you are in a business meeting. Avoid
holding meetings in August because many companies are closed and employees are
off on the month.
3. CONCLUSION
According to the first article of the framework law no.482/99, following Art. 6 of
the Italia Constitution, the official language of Italy is Italian. It is estimated that there
are around 64 million native speakers while the total number of Italian speakers,
including those who use it as a second language, is around 85 million. Italian is often
spoken natively in a regional variety, not to be confused with regional languages and
Italian minorities; however, the formation of a national education system has caused a
decline in variations in the language used throughout the country. during the 20th
century. Standardization was further expanded in the 1950s and 1960s due to economic
growth and the rise of mass media and television (RAI country publishers helped set
Italian standards).
The Italian state, as a step to protect religious freedom, gave up the share of
income tax to recognized religious communities, under a regime known as Eight per
thousand. Donations are permitted for the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu
communities; However, Islam is still excluded, because no Muslim community has
signed an agreement with the Italian state. Taxpayers who do not want to finance a
religion contribute their share to the country's welfare system.
