IT205

Contemp.Italy Through Film

Humanities Undergraduate

Credits

3

Course Description

The aim of this course is to gain an understanding of contemporary Italian society and culture by viewing, reflecting on, and discussing Italian films of the last six decades. The class will analyze several films to learn about key events that have shaped the national identity of contemporary Italy. This course is a requirement for the concentration in Mediterranean studies for the major in history, world languages, and cultural heritage and is taught in English. Students who wish to earn credit towards a foreign language course will complete the written work in Italian; otherwise, written work will be completed in English.

Academic Level

Undergraduate

School

School of Arts and Sciences