The course explores the social role and meaning of some of the most important actresses of post-WWII Italian cinema, such as Anna Magnani, Sofia Loren, and many others. Far from being clones of Hollywood's domesticated divas, Italian actresses always point out to the crucial problems of rapidly modernizing society: personal autonomy, relating to others, relating to power, awareness of one's own image, etc. In short, Italian women are "the active face of the crisis" (Giorgio Tinazzi). Conducted in English.

The course explores the social role and meaning of some of the most important actresses of post-WWII Italian cinema, such as Anna Magnani, Sofia Loren, and many others. Far from being clones of Hollywood's domesticated divas, Italian actresses always point out to the crucial problems of rapidly modernizing society: personal autonomy, relating to others, relating to power, awareness of one's own image, etc. In short, Italian women are "the active face of the crisis" (Giorgio Tinazzi). Conducted in English.

Reading and discussion, selective grammar review and conversation. Development of reading skills, introduction to modern Italian texts, which will serve as a basis for class discussion and writing assignments. Grammar review and reinforcement will respond to student needs. Selective readings from the works of contemporary Italian authors. Course taught in Italian.

Prerequisites: ITAL 120 or 126

The four basic skills -- speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Italian. For those with no previous experience in the language.

The four basic skills -- speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Italian. For those with no previous experience in the language.

Thatcher House, by arrangement. First year Programs feature small classes or discussion sections of lecture classes taught in the residence halls. In order to participate, students must register for at least two residentially based courses in each of their first two semesters at the University. Honors Colloquium (ITALIAN HO1) available.

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