Contemporary Italian Culture
ITAL 249
Fall 2008 not offered
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This course, taught in Italian, investigates the intersection between contemporary writers and society in Italy since 1990. We will explore the literary and cinematic expression of themes including, but not limited to, the following: immigration and racism, the commodification of culture (especially the no-global movement), the return of the political Right, the disintegration of the Left, youth culture, war, and science fiction. Featured writers and directors include Amelio, Ammaniti, Campo, Celati, Mabiala Gangbo, Mazzantini, Martone, Nove, Tabucchi, Tondelli, Vallorani, Vassalli. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ITAL221 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ITST)(RMST) |
Major Readings:
Reading/screening list:
Amelio, LAMERICA
Baricco, NEXT
Chohra, VOLEVO DIVENTARE BIANCA
Moretti, APRILE
Muccino, L'ULTIMO BACIO, COME TE NESSUNO MAI
Tabucchi, LA TESTA PERDUTA DI DAMASCENO MONTEIRO
Tondelli, CAMERE SEPARATE
Santacroce, FLUO
Vassalli, ARCHEOLOGIA DEL PRESENTE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Brief written daily assignment, two short papers, oral final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Italian 221 or at least one semester on the ECCO in Bologna program. Please refer any questions concerning eligibility to the professor. |
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