ITAS 214 - Comedy Italian Style

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Wellesley College

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Description:

Laviosa NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. This course will explore the development of comedy as a cultural, aesthetic, and political force. Presented through different artistic expressions, comedy will be examined as a reflection of Italian society and customs. Italian comedy often revolves around dramatic human themes and controversial political subjects, while the point of view of the author is humoristic or satirical. This course will discuss De Filippo's tragic-comic Neapolitan theater, Fo and Rame's subversive theatrical texts, and the political satire of con-temporary women comedians such as Finocchiaro and Guzzanti. Comedy will be analyzed also in cinema through the performances and directorial styles of Totò, Troisi, Benigni, Nichetti, and Verdone. Finally, this course will discuss poetic texts by De André and Gaber, au-thors and performers of satirical son gs. Prerequisites: 202 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Language and Literature or Arts, Music, Theatre, Film, Video Semester: N/O Unit: 1.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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