Italian 306 - All in the Family: Italian Families
All in the Family
Spring
2020
01
4.00
Ombretta Frau
W 01:30PM-04:20PM
Mount Holyoke College
109943
Ciruti 127
ofrau@mtholyoke.edu
What is a family? Starting with Ancient Rome, familial ties have always played a strong role in Italian society. This course examines the concept of family through the centuries and through cultural, literary and historical changes. We will explore this idea from the ancient Roman family, to the Fascist family, to the modern and post-modern family, together with representations of Italian families in art, television, cinema, and advertisement.
Taught in English. Students who want to take this course for credit towards the Italian major or minor, please contact Professor Frau. This course will be linked with Professor Khory's International Migration and Professor Gadjigo's Paris and Fr