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:

Profilo di storia italiana per stranieri. A cura di Paolo E. Balboni e Matteo Santipolo. Perugia: Guerra Edizioni, 2004. (ISBN 978-88-7715-785-0)

PDF and additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor

*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening

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