FYSM 295 - Introduction to Italian Language and Culture

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

To fully understand and appreciate Italy, its people and its culture, one must have a good grasp of the language. This course, therefore, integrates an intensive study of basic Italian with an overview of contemporary Italian culture. The seminar will meet three days a week for a total of 5 class hours (for 1.5 credits). Students will study grammar and vocabulary and use a language-based approach toward the study of Italian culture. One class hour a week, however, will be devoted to discussion in English of selected readings, film, and music that deal with important topics, such as: the international appeal of Italian art, cinema, design, fashion, food, sports, and music, globalization and Italy's political role in the Mediterranean region, and the perceptions and stereotypes of contemporary Italy and of Italians in the U.S. and in the international press. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to apply their basic knowledge of Italian to the readings and films and to consider the ways the language is a window on Italian culture. Whereas all films are in Italian with English subtitles, literary and critical readings are in English (except in the case of shorter and more immediately accessible texts which students will read in Italian). After completing this course, students may choose to continue their study of Italian by taking Italian 102 (Intensive Elementary Italian II) in the Spring semester, followed by the more advanced courses in the language sequence. 1.50 units, Seminar

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1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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