MISSION

The American Association for Italian Studies (AAIS) is dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and conducting research and pedagogical activities in Italian culture. This includes areas such as language, art, music, history, film, literature, folklore, and popular culture, as well as Italy's influence on and interaction with other cultures. Additionally, the AAIS seeks to foster dialogue and innovation amongst members worldwide, and to recognize the needs and experiences of colleagues at all career levels, both within and beyond the university. More. . .

JOURNAL

AAIS publishes a scholarly journal, Italian Culture, which is currently housed at the University of Minnesota and Cornell University. Its interdisciplinary scope reflects the broad and diverse interests of the Association's members, offering subscribers scholarly articles on Italian linguistics, history, literature, cinema, politics, philosophy, folklore, popular culture and migration as well as on Italy's influence on other cultures. The journal also features articles on comparative literature and cultural studies. More. . .

CONFERENCE

The AAIS supports the inherently interdisciplinary nature of Italian Studies, and invites members to organize sessions at the annual conference that approach Italian studies through interdisciplinary lenses. AAIS next conference will be in Sorrento, Italy, at the Sant'Anna Institute on June 6-9, 2024. In order to participate in the conference, and to present at panels or roundtables, it is necessary to be a member in good standing and to pay the registration fee. All info related will be available on our website promptly. More. . .

GIORNATE DI STUDIO

In 2023 AAIS launched the Giornate di Studio as a way to bring its members, as well as the borader audience, together and to foster discussions on pressing topics in the field of Italian Studies. AAIS Prima Giornata di Studio, was titled "1922-2022: Italy one hundred years later. Femminismi di destra" and it was sponsored by the Association’s Women’s Studies Caucus. The upcoming Giornata di Studio is sponsored by the Association's Queer Studies Caucus and it is titled "Stories in Transit." It will be an online Study Day about Italian Transnational Trans* Studies. More. . .

 

 AAIS CUBES PODCAST

 

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Become an AAIS Member

There are many ways to contribute to AAIS and to receive the benefit of our membership!
You can become a member on the base of your annual income. A very vantagious fee applies to first-time members (no renewal possible). If you are a graduate student or contingent faculty, you can apply for a "Membership sospesa." Please note: membership sospesa is subject to donation availability. When applying for any of the available tiers, you can also make a donation to the numerous groups that shape up the organization: The Women's Studies Caucus; The Queer Studies Caucus, The Critical Race, Diasporas, and Migrations Caucus. Membership includes: Subscription to the Journal Italian Culture; Access to the organization's Annual Conference (following proper registration and an active membership status); Access to the Giornate di Studio; Access to the AAIS Cubes Podcast; Opportunity to submit your book for the Book Prize; Travel Grants and more. Click on Join Today and follow the instructions on the screen to apply for membership.


                 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AAIS Book Prizes 2024
Details

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, March 13 - Saturday, March 15, 2025
AAIS Annual Conference 2025
University of Pennsylvania

           
  
  

 AAIS SOCIAL

Questions? Consult these FAQs at a glance

 

If registration is open, go to the home page and click on the event announcement on the right hand side (scroll to the middle of the page), or go to the event page by selecting the proper tab from the top bar menu. If registration is not open, wait until the registration button appears on the event page, then register. Your membership must be active in order to register.
Click on the JOIN TODAY button above, then follow these steps: 1) Enter your First Name, your Last Name, and the email you want to associate with your membership; 2) Follow instructions on the screen; 3) Complete the payment to complete your membership application. Your application is not complete without payment.
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To login into the Member Center click on the SIGN IN button on the top left hand side of this page and follow these steps: 1) Enter your username; 2) Enter your password; 3) Click login. PLEASE NOTE: If you already have either a Gmail account or a Facebook account, you can login into the Member Center using your Gmail login details or your Facebook details.
Yes, you can still login into the Member Center if your membership is lapsed. You will be allowed to see exclusively your profile and the area "My Dues Renewal." After renewing your membership, you will gain full access to the Member Center again.
If your membership has been lapsed for more than 4 years, please contact us to reactivate your account. Go to the Contact AAIS page under About us, from the top bar menu and send us a message.
In the Member Center's login page, enter your username, then click on "Forgot password" and follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password. PLEASE NOTE: the website utilises Cookies and can retain an old password in the history of your browser. Delete your browser history before resetting your password, then follow the procedure above.
You find detailed instructions on how to post under the "Documents" area in the Member Center. Click on the grey icon next to the "magnifying glass" icon (search) and select the file with instructions that applies to your case.

 

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