Fall 2008

ITL 322L • TRADITION AND CHANGE IN CONTEMPORARY ITALY

Course Description

This course will examine key moments in the birth and development of modern and contemporary Italy through an interdisciplinary approach. We will draw on a variety of materials--poetry, theatre, fiction, history and journalism, films, art, comics and music -- to identify the social and political aspects that have been most influential in shaping the cultural identity of Italy as we know it today.

Grading Policy

semester project ( 2 papers) 25% two exams 50% quizzes, presentations and participation 25%

Texts

Paul Ginsborg, A History of Contemporary Italy Renata Viganó, L'Agnese va a morire Dacia Maraini, Donna in guerra Dario Fo, Morte accidentale di un anarchico Packet of photocopied materials

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