Important Trends, Leading Figures and Cultural Moments in Italy



The aim of the course is to analyze and discuss cultural moments in Italian civilization through a series of discussions and debates based on important trends, leading figures and controversial and classical topics. The students will have the opportunity to improve the conversational skills needed to express their personal views and to expose the materials read.



Required Texts: "CIVILTÀ ITALIANA: Testo di conversazione e cultura per

stranieri" di Donatella Pagnottini Sebastiani - Orietta Rossi Giacobbi (ISBN:

88-7715-563-9),

Additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor

*Students are also encouraged to participate in the theatrical workshops conducted by L. Borgotallo.

Schedule
10:00am-10:50am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jun 27, 2011 to Aug 12, 2011)
Location
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 417
Instructors