Italian 221LC - Introduction to Italian Culture and Literature I: 'children Stories: 'Italian Children Culture: Italian Literature for Children 1800-Today'
Ital. Children Stories/Culture
Fall
2021
01
4.00
Ombretta Frau
MW 03:15PM-04:30PM
Mount Holyoke College
115580
Ciruti 111
ofrau@mtholyoke.edu
This course explores the development of Italian identity through books and stories aimed at children in the 1800s, 1900s, and today. From Collodi's Pinocchio, to Rodari's theory of story-telling, we will examine gender roles and narratives, racism, colonialism, and the influence of television, cinema, and social media.
Taught in English. May be taken for 300-level credit in Italian with permission of instructor. Students who wish to take this course at the 300-level in Italian should expect an additional weekly meeting and different assignments.