Italian Studies 394MI - Italy and the Mediterranean

This course will approach the rich Mediterranean tapestry by focusing on connections among the various cultures of the Mediterranean basin. Emphases on art/architecture, religion, language, literature, environmental practices, commerce, and food, from a historical perspective. Examples will be taken chiefly from Sicily and Southern Italy, North Africa, Venice, Turkey (Constantinople) and the Middle East, Spain, and France; from the medieval period to more recent colonial occupations and contemporary migrations. Course taught in English. This course fulfills the IE requirement for Italian majors.