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Introduction to Italian Literature and Culture: 12th-19th Centuries
ITAL223 SP
This course furnishes an introduction to a wide range of Italian literary and cultural documents from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The lectures with discussion tracing the rise of the Italian language and the
concomitant development of Italian
literature from St. Francis through decadentismo will offer students the chance to improve their skills in Italian and give them a solid foundation on which to build their understanding of Italian literature.
MAJOR READINGS
Selections from THE DIVINE COMEDY, the DECAMERON, Renaissance Theater, 18th Centry documents such as periodicals and debates of the Academmie, selections from THE BETROTHED, and others.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A one-two-page paper due every other week and a final paper between 7-10 pages in length.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Class conducted in Italian and all coursework to be done in Italian. This course is intended for students who have completed ITAL 112 (formerly ITAL 214) with a B- or better. Students who have not done so should
consult with the professor before
preregistering. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still
submit a completed Drop/Add form to t
he Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
ITAL112
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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