An analysis of the leading artistic and social problems of the twentieth century in works by such representative authors as Levi, Vittorini, Moravia, Silone, Svevo, Pavese, Pasolini, and Pratolini. Readings and discussions in English. The evolution of the theater from the Renaissance to the Avant-Garde. Readings and discussions in English. This course uses works of fiction and non-fiction to examine the contribution of Americans of Italian descent to American civilization, and the interaction of the two cultures.
Consideration is given to the particular regions from which immigrants have come.
Readings and discussions in English. Historical and Cultural Studies. Readings and discussions in English. Films by Rossellini, Visconti, De Sica, Fellini, Antonioni, and Pasolini. No knowledge of Italian required.