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's main goals are articulated around one overarching activity: the comprehension of human experience as reflected in Italian literary documents of the pre-modern period, ca. 1225-1650, and the application of that knowledge to contemporary issues. Although the points of comparison are not necessarily direct (we start with Aristotle rather than modern philosophers), all the questions addressed are of vital interest to anyone who asks the fundamental philosophical questions of life. Who am I? What am I doing here? How should I live? and so on.

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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.

What does it mean to be an Italian in the 21st century? How has this sense of identity changed as the country has become more multicultural? How does art play a role in combating racial stereotypes, effecting change, and giving a voice to the voiceless? This course examines Italy's racial past and present - perhaps surprisingly - through the lens of global hip-hop music and culture, an increasingly popular form of expression among first and second generation Italians. The course will cover a general history of the hip-hop genre in its relation to social justice.

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

Continuation of ITAL 230. Readings, discussion, revision of grammar and exercises. Improvement of basic language skills: speaking, writing, reading and understanding. Course taught in Italian. Prerequisites: ITAL 120 or 126

Course taught in Italian. Review of first year grammar and further development of the four skills: speaking, reading, writing, and understanding.