{"id":154,"date":"2016-04-06T15:13:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T15:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suabroad.syr.edu\/florence\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:37:42","slug":"english-and-textual-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suabroad.syr.edu\/florence\/host-organizations-2\/english-and-textual-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"English and Textual Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prerequisites: Arts and Sciences majors, priority given to Rhetorical Studies, Creative Writing, English and Textual Studies and English Education majors\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"1557\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askfosca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask Fosca<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Company Description:<\/strong><br \/>\nAsk Fosca is an innovative online advice platform that connects users with experts across diverse fields including lifestyle, wellness, psychology, and personal development. The platform fosters an engaged community by encouraging meaningful dialogue and sharing expert insights in an accessible, empathetic way. It blends Q&amp;A style advice with curated articles to support users seeking guidance on everyday challenges and personal growth topics.<\/h3>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2063\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Job Description:<\/strong><br \/>\nInterns support content creation, user interaction, and help maintain the platform\u2019s digital communication channels, enhancing engagement and the quality of published content.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2258\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2269\">Write and edit expert advice content and user-facing articles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2334\">Manage and engage with the community on social media and forum platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2410\">Assist with website updates and content management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2467\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Required Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2488\">Excellent English writing and editing capabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2542\">Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2617\">Ability to engage users thoughtfully and professionally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishinstitute.it\/en\/library\/harold-acton-library\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">British Institute Library<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Company Description: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The British Institute and its library have played an important role in Anglo-Florentine cultural life since 1917. Today the Harold Acton Library continues to provide a rich resource of books to borrow and browse, and it is the venue for the institute\u2019s stimulating cultural program of lectures and films.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Job Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Interns assist the librarians with their daily activities<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"background: white;margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt 0in\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;color: red\">PLEASE NOTE: The British Institute Library is open in the afternoon only. Check that your class schedule allows before application<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Tasks:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Archive organization\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cataloging and classifying materials\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plan and organize special events such as the regular Cultural Programme<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Required Skills:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">English, no Italian required<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frankyinnewyork.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Franky in New York<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Company Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Franky in New York (frankyinnewyork.com and on social media) is a non-profit organization founded by Elena Frigenti and Massimo Basile, two New York-based Italian journalists with more than thirty years experience. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Franky in New York<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> aims at deepening the bonds between Italians and Italian Americans, telling the stories of Italian Americans far from the stereotypes, and spotlighting Italian culture and lifestyle. Their next project is a Who\u2019s Who of Italian Americans, a sort of directory with hundreds of mini biographies of Italian Americans listed in alphabetical order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Job Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> In this <\/span><b><i>online only<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> internship, students will create interview essays to be featured in the Who\u2019s Who of Italian Americans project and book\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tasks:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conduct interviews via zoom with the Who\u2019s Who of Italian Americans subjects following a template developed by Elena and Massimo\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Write a 300 word biography on the interviewed subject\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Edit and revise the biography according to feedback\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Required Skills:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">English, no Italian required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communications and\/or Journalism major\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excellent writing skills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strong motivation<\/span><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"76\"><a href=\"https:\/\/firenzeurbanlifestyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FUL Magazine \u2013 Associazione Culturale FUL<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Company Description:<\/strong><br \/>\nFUL Magazine is a leading editorial project founded in 2011 by Ilaria Marchi and Marco Provinciali dedicated to showcasing the dynamic urban culture of Florence. It acts as a platform highlighting contemporary artistic expression, environmental sustainability, and the cultural identity of the city\u2019s neighborhoods. The magazine features in-depth articles on local artisans, designers, social initiatives, and environmental issues, aiming to foster a human-scale, sustainable vision of urban life. FUL produces a quarterly print edition distributed in select bookstores in Florence and to members of its cultural association, alongside a vibrant online presence offering exclusive content, event coverage, and multimedia features.<\/h3>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"907\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Job Description:<\/strong><br \/>\nInterns contribute to the editorial process by reviewing translations from Italian to English, managing digital content uploads, and assisting with quality control before print publication.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1116\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1127\">Review translations of articles from Italian to English for accuracy and style<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1209\">Upload articles and multimedia content to the WordPress-based online platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1290\">Proofread and provide feedback on upcoming print issues before release<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1367\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Required Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1388\">Proficiency in Italian-to-English translation and editing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1449\">Experience with WordPress content management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1497\">Strong attention to detail and editorial standards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/santacroceopera\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Santa Croce Bloggers\u2019 Project<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Company Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Santa Croce Bloggers Project is an opportunity for students to get to know the Church of Santa Croce with its wealth of art, history and religion closely intertwined with the city of Florence..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Job Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Each intern will be expected to write and post blogs on Santa Croce related topics<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tasks:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conduct interviews with friars, restorers, scholars and visitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Compose and edit blog posts on topics such as \u201cwhat not to miss in Santa Croce\u201d, restorations, interview pieces, \u201cSanta Croce through the eyes of artists throughout the centuries\u201d etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Required Skills:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic Italian<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good writing skills in English<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #ff4300\">The Florentine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Company Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Florentine is a bi-weekly English-language newspaper published in Florence. It aims to help English-speaking visitors become better acquainted with the city of Florence and its surrounding communities. It reports on local and national Italian news and publishes an extensive list of current events in and around Florence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Job Description:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The intern will assist with as well as develop independently articles for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Florentine<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Tasks:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conduct research for articles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conduct interviews for articles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Write and edit articles of general interest for English-speaking residents and visitors to Florence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Required Skills:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intermediate to advanced Italian.<\/span><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-renderer-start-pos=\"3698\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miriamhurley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miriam Hurley<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Company Description:<\/strong><br \/>\nMiriam Hurley is a seasoned writer and editor with extensive experience in journalism, cultural critique, and storytelling. Her portfolio includes contributions to newspapers, magazines, and digital media focusing on arts, culture, and social issues. 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