Overview
Description
The study of film as a social-cultural reflection of Italian life and an art form highlighted by individual directors or movements.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered through USAC only.
Restrictions
Limited to juniors and seniors.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of Italian films.
- demonstrate knowledge of some of the most important Italian film directors and actors of the 20th century.
- demonstrate deepened understanding of Italian society and history via the range of films viewed, class discussions, and readings.
- explain and reflect thoughtfully and comprehensively on films, compare, contrast, give personal feedback, defend opinions, clearly express and support ideas (both in writing and verbal expression in class and on assignments).
- demonstrate knowledge of the connection between Italian film and literature.
- demonstrate familiarity with the Torino and Italian film festival circuit and commercial films of the 20th century and up through today.
- demonstrate familiarity with the city of Torino and its history as birthplace of Italian cinema and home to the national cinema museum in the Mole tower.