ACCF LIIT 320 - Italian Literature in the 20th Century

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

A survey of developments in Italian literature, above all narrative fiction, of the last century. Authors range from classics such as Svevo, Pirandello, Calvino, and Morante to contemporaries such as Ammanniti and Camilleri. Students develop critical thinking and a sensibility to individual texts. By applying an interdisciplinary approach they uncover relationships to other art forms and to modern Italian history. The course offers the unique possibility to study some of the most important Italian authors of the XXth in Florence, one of the most relevant literary and cultural centers of all times. Texts are studied in translation. (Students are encouraged to utilize their Italian skills.). Various literary forms are considered. The course is conceived as a place for students to craft basic skills of literary analysis, and also to consider questions of artistic quality and social relevance. As canons change, new translations are produced, and the instructor may seek to explore new areas, the selection of authors may vary slightly over time. However, personal research can readily delve into questions or authors not treated directly. (Florence, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/itFlorence)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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