DRA300.1 : Comedy in Italy from Ancient to Modern Times
Description:
Explores the rich comic tradition that began in the early Roman republic and continued to flourish through the stages of the Renaissance and to the movie screens and concert halls of the late 20th century Italy. Spectrum of topics includes the moral and legal status of the comedian; relationship of comic authors and perfomers to political and religious authority; comic mockery, inversion, Saturnalia and Carnival; comic performances of gender and parodies of sexual roles; dynamic duo of master and servant; family, fools, and foolery; slapstick farce and political satire, and the rise of professional theatre companies. Also examines the profound international impact of Italian comedy. Includes day trip to Parma and site visits in Florence. A course fee will be billed from Syracuse (Fall 2008 fee = $105). Meets with LIT 445.
Available Locations:
Italy
Semester(s) Offered:
Offered: Fall
Credits:
3
Department:
Drama
