ITALIAN 209 - Myth and Fascism in Italian Literature

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Bard College

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Human Rights This course explores the rise, appeal, structure, goals, and representation of the fascist ideology and regime in Italy at the turn of the 20th century, as well as the artistic and intellectual response elicited by fascism's oppressive context. Authors studied include Carducci, D'Annunzio, Croce, Marinetti, Palazzeschi, Corradini, Ungaretti, Saba, Levi, Pirandello, Vittorini, Moravia, Gramsci, Gentile, Montale, and Calvino. Filmmakers studied include Olmi, Wertmüller, Pontecorvo, Rossellini, Taviani, Scola, Rosi, and Pasolini. The course is conducted in English.

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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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