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ITAL0354A-F14

Italian Identity

Italian Identity through History, Literature, and Music
What does it mean to be “Italian”? What is “campanilismo”? What role do languages and dialects play, and how important is music, from Opera to contemporary songs, in the construction of Italian identity? This course acquaints students with the major 19th to 21st century debates on Italy and Italian Identity, and develops students' linguistic, critical, and analytical skills. readings will introduce literary genres within their historical framework. Special emphasis will be placed on the skill of writing in Italian. (ITAL 0252 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect./disc., 2 hrs. screen.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
90309
Subject Code:
ITAL
Course Number:
0354
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ITAL 0354

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Fall 2014

ITAL0354A-F14 Lecture (Mula)