ENG 133 - Italian Literature in Translation

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Camden County College

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This course covers specific masterpieces of Italian literature which include fiction, drama and poetry. Students will explore the works of major Italian literary figures such as Boccaccio, Machiavelli, Pirandello and Eco. In addition, students will study the relationship between class, gender, religion, and identity through the works of writers such as Carlo Levi, Grazie Deledda, Benedetto Croce and St. Thomas Aquinas. The development of Italy's literature within the framework of its history will be thematic to the course. Another important theme of this course will be the presenting of Italy's historical, cultural and social background linking literature from the independent city-state to the eventual unification of Italy in 1860. (This course does not count towards the 6 required language elective credits in any curriculum) Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: ENG-101

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.camdencc.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 227-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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