Literature 3230 - Genus Italicum:Theory,Crisis,and Form in Modern Italian Literature

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Bard College

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Italian Studies What is unique about the Italian literary tradition? How has it influenced the development of other languages and literatures? This course examines modern Italian literature in light of the aesthetic and historical developments that shaped what has been called sapientia Italorum (Italian wisdom). Texts include Foscolo's Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis, Manzoni's The Betrothed, Verga's The House by the Medlar Tree, Gramsci'stheoretical writings, Eco's semiotics, and Calvino'sblend of science and fantasy. Students also examine literary nationalism and the relationship of Italian literature to cinema and opera. The course is taught in English, but an option exists for completing course work in Italian.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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