| [117] Italian Women Writers of the 20th Century A look at cultural and social issues raised in the works of 20th-century women writers in Italy including the turn of the century context, the fascist era's ideal woman, the post-World War II situation, the impact of the feminist movement, and contemporary experimentation. Readings include novels, short stories, and plays. Conducted in English; no knowledge of Italian required.
Three credit hours. L, I.
125f Italian I Basic comprehensive course for students with little or no previous knowledge of Italian. Focus is on developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing at an introductory level as well as familiarizing students with facets of Italy, Italian culture, and contemporary Italian life. Exercises in the Language Resource Center constitute an integral component of the course. Four credit hours. COOPER, THAMATTOOR
126s Italian II Basic comprehensive course for students with little or no previous knowledge of Italian. Focus is on developing the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing at an introductory level as well as familiarizing students with facets of Italy, Italian culture, and contemporary Italian life. Exercises in the Language Resource Center constitute an integral component of the course. Prerequisite: Italian 125. Four credit hours. COOPER, THAMATTOOR
127f Italian III Continued practice in listening and speaking skills; grammar review, with greater emphasis on writing. Reading and conversation topics taken from contemporary Italian literature; course materials strive to convey a sense and understanding of contemporary Italian society. Prerequisite: Italian 126 or equivalent. Four credit hours. COOPER, THAMATTOOR
128s Italian IV Through readings of Italian authors (primarily 20th-century prose) and contemporary essayists, focus is on the regional differences that both enrich and confound Italian culture and society. Emphases are on reinforcing reading, speaking, and writing skills. Prerequisite: Italian 127 or equivalent. Four credit hours. THAMATTOOR
[197] Modern and Contemporary Italian Fiction in Translation in Verona A close study of five authors whose work spans from the 1930s to the present. Readings will include The Selected Works of Cesare Pavese, Giuseppe di Lampedusa's The Leopard, Giorgio Bassani's The Garden of the Finzi Contini, Niccolo Ammaniti's I'm Not Scared, and Melania Mazzucco's Vita. Field trips will include travel to nearby Ferrara, setting of The Garden of the Finzi Contini. Conducted in English; no knowledge of Italian required. Cost in 2007: $2,500.
Three credit hours. L.
198s A Cinema of Social Conscience Many important films owe some debt to the radical sociopolitical and artistic mandates of Italian neorealism. A survey of Italian cinema since World War II, with emphasis on the neorealist movement and its enduring influence on subsequent filmmakers. Also introduces students to the films of auteur directors like Fellini and Antonioni, the politically-committed cinema of Bertolucci and Cavani, the commedia all'italiana of Germi and Wertmuller, and contemporary directors such as Moretti and Benigni. Situates films within their social and historical contexts and presents students with the fundamental elements and strategies of film as a medium. Taught in English. Films screened in Italian with English subtitles.
Four credit hours. A. COOPER
235fs Italian Conversation An informal, weekly, small-group meeting for conversation practice, led by the Italian language assistant. Topics will vary, to include everyday life experience, contemporary culture and media, and literature. Conducted in Italian. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Italian 127 (may be taken concurrently) or prior study-abroad experience in Italy.
One credit hour. MARIGNANI
237f Advanced Italian Conversation and Composition Focus on aspects of Italian culture, history, and social issues through the reading of a contemporary novel, short stories, and selected articles. Emphasis on expanding vocabulary, reviewing advanced grammatical structures, and improving analytical skills. Course work includes oral and written assignments, films, and exams. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Italian 128.
Four credit hours. COOPER
[254] Dante's Divine Comedy An introduction to the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri, taught in English. This complex and remarkable poem weaves together strands from different traditions (classical, Romance, and religious), while recounting the poet-protagonist's journey through the three realms of the Christian afterlife--Hell, purgatory, and paradise--where he meets many of the souls who determined the course of European history and completes his own moral and religious education. Part of Integrated Studies Program; requires concurrent enrollment in Art 254. Formerly offered as Italian 298. Four credit hours. L.
352s Red, White, Green, and Noir: Reading Italy Through Crime Fiction Examines the genre of the Italian 'Giallo' and its importance in contemporary Italian fiction. Considers critical approaches to the genre and addresses theoretical and cultural issues in the context of modern Italy, with specific focus on the cultural/geographic context that so thoroughly informs the 'Giallo'. Examines the style and the formal and thematic choices made by authors such as Sciascia, Scerbanenco, Macchiavelli, Lucarelli, Carlotto, and Camilleri.
Prerequisite: Italian 237.
Four credit hours. L. THAMATTOOR
491f, 492s Independent Study Individual projects in areas where the student has demonstrated the interest and competence necessary for independent work. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Two to four credit hours.
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