Language Courses

3357. Italian Grammar and Composition. Analysis and imitation of short contemporary texts: letters, film reviews, articles, criticism, narratives. Development of oral and written proficiency. Selective study of grammar. Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.

3373. Italian Culture. The evolution of Italian society with emphasis on cultural, artistic and intellectual trends. Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.

Literature Courses

4323. Modern Italian Literature II. From the latter half of the 19th century to World War I. Realism, Decadentism, and the Grotesque. Authors studied are Verga, DíAnnunzio, Pirandello. Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.

4324. Contemporary Italian Literature. The Fascist Period and World War II. Introspection, society and the problem of evil: Moravia, Pavese, Bassani, Buzzati and Ginzburg. Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.

4325. Italian Poetry Since Dante. Historical survey of works of poetry presented in their original form, from the medieval Dolce Stil Novo to the poetic styles of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: ITAL 3357 or permission of the instructor.

4368. Italian Authors: Contemporary. Prerequisite: ITAL 2401.

4381, 4382. Tutorial for Juniors and Seniors: Directed Readings and Research. Directed reading and research in specific literary topics or writers. Prerequisite: ITAL 3357 or permission of instructor.

Italian Culture and Literature Courses in English

FL 2201 Italy Today: Contemporary Italian Culture and Institutions.
FL 2395 Italian Culture.
FL 3390 (CTV 3390) Italian Cinema.
FL 3391 Special Topics: Italian Literature in Translation.
FL 3392 Special Topics: Italian Literature in Translation.