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3.00 Credits
A look at cultural and social issues raised in the works of 20th-century women writers in Italy including the turn-of-the-century context, the fascist era's ideal woman, the post-World War II situation, the impact of the feminist movement, and contemporary experimentation. Readings include novels, short stories, and plays. Conducted in English; no knowledge of Italian required. Three credit hours. L, I.
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Basic comprehensive course for students with little or no previous knowledge of Italian. Focus is on developing the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills needed to gain fluency in Italian and on familiarizing students with basic aspects of Italian culture and geography. Learning in the classroom takes place entirely in Italian and is task based, involving group activities, interviews with fellow students, and role-playing exercises. Four credit hours. WIRTH
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Continued basic comprehensive course for students with elementary knowledge (Italian 125 or equivalent) of Italian. Focus is on continuing development of the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills introduced in Italian I, and on increasing students' familiarity with aspects of Italian culture and geography. Learning in the classroom takes place entirely in Italian and is task based, involving group activities, interviews with fellow students, and role-playing exercises. Prerequisite: Italian 125. Four credit hours. WIRTH
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3.00 Credits
Continued practice in listening and speaking skills; grammar review, with greater emphasis on writing. Reading and conversation topics taken from contemporary Italian literature; course materials convey a sense and understanding of contemporary Italian society. Prerequisite: Italian 126 or equivalent. Four credit hours. COOPER
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Through readings of Italian authors (primarily 20th-century prose) and contemporary essayists, focus is on the regional differences that both enrich and confound Italian culture and society. Emphases are on reinforcing reading, speaking, and writing skills. Prerequisite: Italian 127 or equivalent. Four credit hours. COOPER
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Enhances oral and written expression through the study of contemporary Italian culture and society. Topics of current interest such as Italian politics, the environment, immigration, or the South. Emphasis on increasing vocabulary, consolidating knowledge of advanced grammatical structures, learning to express and support opinions, and improving analytical skills and intercultural awareness. Intended for students who have completed IT128 or placed beyond it. Students who have already studied abroad on a departmentally approved program should enroll in Italian 237. Prerequisite: Italian 128 or equivalent. Four credit hours. WIRTH
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3.00 Credits
A close study of five authors whose work spans from the 1930s to the present. Readings will include The Selected Works of Cesare Pavese, Giuseppe di Lampedusa's The Leopard, Giorgio Bassani's The Garden of the Finzi Contini, Niccolo Ammaniti's I'm Not Scared, and Melania Mazzucco's Vita. Field trips will include travel to nearby Ferrara, setting of The Garden of the Finzi Contini. Conducted in English; no knowledge of Italian required. Estimated cost: $2,800. Three credit hours. L. BRANCACCIO
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3.00 Credits
An informal, weekly, small-group meeting for conversation practice, led by the Italian language assistant. Topics will vary, to include everyday life experience, contemporary culture and media, and literature. Conducted in Italian. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Italian 127 (may be taken concurrently) or prior study-abroad experience in Italy. One credit hour. FERRARI
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3.00 Credits
Focus on aspects of Italian culture, history, and social issues through the reading of a contemporary novel, short stories, and selected articles. Emphasis on expanding vocabulary, reviewing advanced grammatical structures, and improving analytical skills. Course work includes oral and written assignments, films, and exams. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: Italian 128. Four credit hours. WIRTH
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of the unique ways Italian filmmakers like Visconti, Pasolini, and Bellocchio have challenged oppressive social, political, and cultural institutions such as family, church, and state, as well as more abstract issues like the construction of gender and identity in a patriarchal society. In addition to weekly film screenings, course work will include theoretical, historical, and cultural readings to increase understanding of the form, content, and context of each film. Taught in English (films screened in Italian with English subtitles). Prior or concurrent study of formal film analysis is recommended, though not required. Four credit hours. I. COOPER
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