Overview
Description
Major representative works of the important literary periods including such authors as Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Machiavelli, Pirandello. Offered through USAC only.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of Italian literature spanning many centuries.
- demonstrate knowledge of some of the most important Italian authors from ancient times up to modern history.
- demonstrate knowledge of the most important Italian filmmakers who adapted great works of literature to the screen, and some of the relevant actors/actresses.
- demonstrate deepened understanding of Italian society and history via the range of readings completed, films viewed, class discussions, and assignments.
- explain and reflect thoughtfully and comprehensively on literature and film, compare, contract, give personal feedback, defend opinions, clearly express and support ideas (both in writing and verbal expression in class and on assignments).
- demonstrate deepened understanding of the connection between Italian film and literature.
- demonstrate familiarity with relevant geographical areas of Italy related to the literature and films which are part of the course, as well as related cultural and historical facts.