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Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S This course will concentrate on literary works of the Baroque and the Enlightenment periods, and the cultural environment in which they were produced. In the first half of the course we will focus on the Baroque 'poetics of the marvelous' (Basile, Marino), Galileo ? nuova scien za and its influence on the literary imagination, and the birth of several new literary genres: t he commedia dell'a rte and the novel (Andreini, Brusoni). We will then examine the particularity of Ital ian illumini smo and how the 'cult of reason' was expressed in the literary realm, examining such phenomena as the reaction against the Baroque (Metastasio), neoclassicism, the emergence and literary representation of new socio-economic realities (Goldoni), and the theme of conflict between power and individual freedom (AlfiePrerequisite: Italian 10 or 11, or permission of the instructor. Dist: LIT; WCult: W.
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08F, 09W, 10W, 10S: D.L.S.A. An introductory course offered in the context of the Language Study Abroad program, dealing with major figures, themes, or genres of Italian literature. Some areas of concern are critical reading and analysis, style, historical and social perspective. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Dartmouth Language Study Abroad Program. Dist: LIT; WCult: W. The staff.
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09S, 10S: 12 An introduction to nineteenth-century Italian culture through literature, history, opera, and other arts. Topics may include: Italian Unification, the construction of national identity, and the evolution of genres. Authors and works may include: Foscolo, Leopardi, Manzoni, Deledda, Serao, Collodi's Pinocchio, and Verdi' s Aida. Prerequisite: Italian 8, 10 or 11, or permission of the instructor. Dist: LIT; WCult: W. Parati.
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09F: 2 This course offers an introduction to the spectrum of literary forms and social and historical concerns which characterize twentieth-century Italian culture, such as the changes brought by the modernization of a nation with a long history, the two world wars and the rise of Fascism, and the impact of changing gender identities. Authors and filmmakers may include Monicelli, Fellini, Benigni, Calvino, Morante, Pasolini, and Maraini. Prerequisite: Italian 8, 10 or 11, or permission of the instructor. Dist: LIT; WCult: W.
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09S, 09F: D.L.S.A.+ This course will serve as an introduction to modern and contemporary Italian literature, culture and society. It will focus on topics such as evolving political and regional identities, gender relations, the role of the media, and the culture of daily life, as they appear in forms as diverse as narrative and poetry, cinema, music, and journalism. Students will also focus on specific grammatical and stylistic issues in order to improve their fluency in Italian. Course work will consist of frequent essays and student-led discussions. Prerequisite: Italian 3, or permission of the instructor. Dist: SOC; WCult: W. The staff.
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Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S Prerequisite: Italian 10 or 11, or permission of the instructor. Dist: LIT; WCult: W.
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All terms: Arrange Students may arrange a program of study and research with individual faculty members. Open only to Italian, Italian Studies, and Romance Language Majors. A proposal, signed by the faculty advisor, must be submitted to the Departmental Committee on Independent Studies and Honors Theses for approval by the fifth day of classes of the term.
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All terms: Arrange A program of individual study directed by a member of the staff. Open only to senior Italian, Italian Studies, and Romance Language (whose primary language is Italian) Majors. A proposal, signed by the faculty advisor, must be submitted to the Departmental Committee on Independent Studies and Honors Theses for approval by the fifth day of classes of the term.
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All terms: Arrange Honors students will arrange a program of study and research during any term of the senior year on a tutorial basis with individual faculty members. A thesis, written in Italian, and a public presentation are the normal culmination of this course. A proposal, signed by the faculty advisor, must be submitted to the Departmental Committee on Independent Studies and Honors Theses for approval by the fifth day of classes of the term. For information about application procedures, please see the Regulations section.
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