ITALIAN 315 - Theory,Crisis,and Form in Modern Italian Literature

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

This course surveys modern Italian literature in light of the major aesthetic and historical developments that have shaped what the philosopher of history Giambattista Vico called the "sapientia Italorum" ("Italian wisdom"). Among thquestions students explore are: Did Italy have an Enlightenment? Did Italian Romanticism exist? Why did modern Italian artists have such political influence (Alessandro Manzoni, Giuseppe Verdi, and Giovanni Verga were all made senators; Mussolini himself was an aspiring novelist)? This course provides a comprehensive grammar review, significant work in Italian conversation and composition, and a mandatory weekly meeting with the tutor. Authors include Alfieri, Foscolo, Manzoni, Leopardi, Calvino, Deledda, and others. All course work in Italian. Prerequisite: Italian 201 or the equivalent.

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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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