ITAL 230 - Italian Cinema as Social Commentary

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

Italian

Description:

Italian directors and scriptwriters have consistently shown a strong awareness of their country¿s socio-political complexities. From the Mafia to political corruption, Italian artists fearlessly engage with their society¿s scandals, corruption cases, and untimely and unjust deaths of their fellow citizens. Students will see and analyze films from the postwar period to the current day. Through these vivid and classic films, students gain an understanding of how movies centered on social issues can be simultaneously entertaining and thought-provoking. Taught in English. Satisfies humanities and Italian Studies Minor requirements. Can be used as a media studies elective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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