Poets and Politics in Early Modern Italy: In Search of the State
ITAL 233
Spring 2012 not offered
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This course, taught in Italian, focuses on how poetry, literature, and film represent political Italy (or lack thereof) in the early modern age. Through the works presented, the course investigates concepts such as republic, monarchy, fortune, virtue, exile, and utopia. Authors and directors include Dante, Petrarca, Alberti, Pontano, Ariosto, Castiglione, Machiavelli, Campanella, Olmi, and Montaldo. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Interpretation |
| 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 Major Requirement for: (ITST)(RMST) |
Major Readings:
Dante, Petrarca, Alberti, Pontano, Ariosto, Castiglione, Machiavelli, Campanella, Olmi, Montaldo.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three short papers; one oral in-class presentation; one final paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course is an advanced seminar, conducted in Italian. All reading, writing, assignments, discussion and in-class presentations are to be done in Italian. |
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