Transnational Italian in Higher Education: Bridging South America and the Far East through the TRANSIT Project

Transnational Italian in Higher Education. Bridging South America and the Far East through the TRANSIT Project presents the findings of TRANSIT, a strategic European project designed to redefine Italian Studies through a transnational and intercultural lens, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU under the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). By bridging the historical multiculturalism of South America with the growing linguistic dynamism of the Far East, the volume explores research paths and academic exchanges that cross traditional boundaries. The contributions address key contemporary issues: from EU–Latin America relations and peacebuilding to migration, identity in diaspora literature, and the integration of mindfulness in hybrid higher education. The collection highlights the role of Italian language and culture as vital tools for dialogue, mobility, and international cooperation. It demonstrates how universities can foster global connections and shared knowledge, showing that Italian Studies today is a fluid space for interaction between diverse cultural contexts and global challenges.