House of Languages and Literatures in Opera
EUROTALES (Talking Atlas of the Linguistic Cultures at European Sites) – Museum of the Voices of Europe, is part of CALLIOPE (House of Languages and Literatures at Work), whose mission is to establish new approaches to research, representation, and study, as well as to the sharing of the intangible cultural heritage represented by the many languages used in Europe, both past and present.
Calliope’s overall objective is to disseminate conscious practices of recognizing and valorizing each individual’s linguistic culture within the context of the community of which they are an integral part, thus fostering not only dialogue between cultures but also the construction of a shared identity that can enhance diversity and multiculturalism and foster social cohesion and inclusion.
CALLIOPE is located in Sapienza’s Marco Polo building, in a neighborhood that is both historic and marginal. CALLIOPE is a center for community and experimentation, offering an exhibition space for research and reflection on the cultures of the communities that express them. It was created “together with” rather than “for” the neighborhood and the city, in constant dialogue and active collaboration with the fabric of social life. It promotes cultural initiatives born from collaboration between the University and the local community, particularly thematic exhibitions and shows on migrant languages; mapping the linguistic histories of the inhabitants of our territories; musical and theatrical performances; meetings and readings with Italian and foreign writers; and workshops and seminars open to Sapienza students, with the involvement of high school teachers and students.
