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ITAL 0251

Intro Contemporary Italy

An Introduction to Contemporary Italy
Intended for students at the intermediate level, this course will afford the opportunity to expand conversation, writing, and reading skills while consolidating knowledge of the more difficult points of grammar. The contextual focus of the course is contemporary Italian culture, including contemporary history and politics, the economy, the division between North and South, immigration from developing countries, environmental issues, and popular music, among others. Italian films, music, and articles from newspapers and news magazines will enhance and complete the learning experience. (ITAL 0103, ITAL 0123, waiver, or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect.
Subject:
Italian
Department:
Italian
Division:
Languages
Requirements Fulfilled:
EUR LNG SOC
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Winter 2008

Winter 2008

ITAL0251A-W08 Lecture (Chang)
ITAL0251B-W08 Lecture (Spani)
ITAL0251Z-W08 Screening (Chang, Spani)