ITALN-150 La dolce vita? - Contemporary Italian Culture through Film
This introductory course explores Italian socio-political issues in films by directors such as Garrone, Giordana, Ozpetek, Virzì, and Sorrentino. It focuses on: gender roles and stereotypes; ethnicity, immigration and diversity; media, politics and organized crime; and the on-going economic crisis and its particular effect on Italian youth. The objective of this course is to encourage students to think critically as they view films which will broaden their perspective on Italian culture and society and the challenges posed by the 21st century.
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Offered
Fall
Notes
This course is open to all and is taught in English. No knowledge of Italian required.