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Academic Year 2004/2005

Contemporary Ital Cultural Institutions
ITAL 249 FA

This course, taught in Italian, investigates the intersection between contemporary writers and society in Italy since 1990. We will explore the literary and cinematic expression of themes including but not limited to the following: immigration and racism, the commodification of culture (esp. the "no global" movement), the return of the political Right, the disintegration of the Left, youth culture, war, and science fiction. Featured writers and directors include: Amelio, Ammaniti, Campo, Celati, Mabiala Gangbo, Mazzantini, Martone, Nove, Tabucchi, Tondelli, Vallorani, Vassalli.

MAJOR READINGS

Reading/screening list:
Amelio, LAMERICA
Baricco, NEXT
Chohra, VOLEVO DIVENTARE BIANCA
Moretti, APRILE
Muccino, L'ULTIMO BACIO, COME TE NESSUNO MAI
Tabucchi, LA TESTA PERDUTA DI DAMASCENO MONTEIRO
Tondelli, CAMERE SEPARATE
Santacroce, FLUO
Vassalli, ARCHEOLOGIA DEL PRESENTE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Brief written daily assignment, two short papers, oral final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Italian 221 or at least one semester on the ECCO in Bologna program. Please refer any questions concerning eligibility to the professor.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ITAL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ITAL221 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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