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.



Additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor.



Students are also encouraged to participate in three special writing workshops and are encouraged to take advantage of the theatrical workshop conducted by L. Borgotallo



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

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

88-7715-563-9),