Introduction to Italian Literature



In this course we will read and discuss texts spanning all periods of Italian literature and exploring all major literary forms: poetry, prose (narrative and expositional), and theater (in prose and in verse). Students will gain an understanding of the sweep of Italian literature, while sharpening their reading and analytical skills, as well as their ability to express themselves in Italian. (1 Unit)



Required Texts: Letteratura italiana per stranieri. Nuova edizione a cura di: Paolo E. Balboni - Anna Biguzzi (ISBN 978-88-557-0096-2)

Il sentiero dei nidi di ragno di Italo Calvino. Milano: Mondadori.

Minchia di re di Giacomo Pilati. Milano: Mursia, 2004 (ISBN 9788842544203)



*Students are also required to participate in the Diction & Pronunciation course

* Students are encouraged to take advantage of the workshop on Italian songs by Gaia Capecchi and the folkdance workshop held by Michela Musolino and all the other workshops