This course explores contemporary Italian issues related to daily life, immigration, customs, and traditions. Students will engage with literature, journalism, nonfiction texts, film segments, and music.
By the end of the course, students will understand key aspects of Italian cultural debates, recognize different language styles (formal vs. informal), gain knowledge of Italian history and culture, and improve their speaking and writing skills, with a focus on vocabulary and complex grammatical structures. Class activities include communicative exercises, readings, and discussions as well as site visits to local places of interest. Homework assignments will complement in-class discussions. The course is conducted entirely in Italian.
Prereq: ITA 202 or four semesters of college-level Italian.
Department: Italian
Location: Florence
Semester: Spring
Credits: 3