An in-depth thematic study of Boccaccio's literary masterpiece, Decameron, including its style, structure and historical context. Particular attention will be devoted to Boccaccio's singular interest in how imagination effectively combats the various constraints and even tragic aspects of life such as the plague or certain forms of social, political, psychological oppression. In what way do Boccaccio's novelle provide every reader the same "diletto e utile consiglio" which he was so intent on offering his gracious ladies? Conducted in Italian.

Prerequisite for students applying for Junior Year Abroad in Florence. Reading of outstanding works and consideration of their cultural and social backgrounds from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. One class a week is dedicated to linguistic preparation of the text studied. Prerequisite: ITL 220, and/or 230, and/or 231 or permission of the instructor. Course may not be taken S/U.

Prerequisite for students applying for Junior Year Abroad in Florence. Reading of outstanding works and consideration of their cultural and social backgrounds from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. One class a week is dedicated to linguistic preparation of the text studied. Prerequisite: ITL 220, and/or 230, and/or 231 or permission of the instructor. Course may not be taken S/U.

Prerequisite for students applying for Junior Year Abroad in Florence. Reading of outstanding works and consideration of their cultural and social backgrounds from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. One class a week is dedicated to linguistic preparation of the text studied. Prerequisite: ITL 220, and/or 230, and/or 231 or permission of the instructor. Course may not be taken S/U.

Practice in conversation, using a variety of materials including newspaper articles, films, television broadcasts and web sites. This course is designed to develop oral proficiency. There is no written work. All exams will be oral. Prerequisite: for the Fall course ITL 110 or 111, or placement exam to assure correct language level. Prerequisite for the Spring course: ITL 220 or 230 or 231, or placement exam to assure correct language level. This course can be repeated.

One-semester course designed for students who might have missed the opportunity to take our highly recommended year-long ITL 110y course. It will cover the material of ITL 110y in one semester. Three class meetings per week plus required weekly multimedia work and conversation meetings. Preference is given to all first-year students planning to go to Italy for their Junior Year. Enrollment limited to 20 per section. Students should enroll in ITL 220 (or ITL 230 in exceptional cases) the following semester.

One-year course that covers the basics of Italian language and culture and allows students to enroll in ITL 220, ITL 230 and ITL 231 (in exceptional cases) the following year. Preference given to first-year students. Three class meetings per week plus required weekly multimedia work and a discussion session. Enrollment limited to 20 per section. Students entering in the spring need permission of the department and must take a placement exam. Students must stay in the same section all year.

One-year course that covers the basics of Italian language and culture and allows students to enroll in ITL 220, ITL 230 and ITL 231 (in exceptional cases) the following year. Preference given to first-year students. Three class meetings per week plus required weekly multimedia work and a discussion session. Enrollment limited to 20 per section. Students entering in the spring need permission of the department and must take a placement exam. Students must stay in the same section all year.

One-year course that covers the basics of Italian language and culture and allows students to enroll in ITL 220, ITL 230 and ITL 231 (in exceptional cases) the following year. Preference given to first-year students. Three class meetings per week plus required weekly multimedia work and a discussion session. Enrollment limited to 20 per section. Students entering in the spring need permission of the department and must take a placement exam. Students must stay in the same section all year.

This course is a combination of two distinct but related areas of study: studio art and mathematics. Students will be actively engaged in the design and fabrication of 3 dimensional models that deal directly with aspects of mathematics. The class will include an introduction to basic building techniques with a variety of tools and media. At the same time each student will pursue an intensive examination of a particular-individual-theme within studio art practice. The mathematical projects will be pursued in small groups. The studio artwork will be done individually.