Tapes are available for individual practice. Conversational practice and cultural readings and discussions. The Italian Heritage 3 Credits Introduction to the cultural development of the Italian people through the centuries. Guest lecturers and class discussion center on the significant aspects of Italian literary, social and artistic life as they have contributed to Western Civilization. Audio-visual aids will present the lives and works of great figures and are used for appreciation of Italian art, music, food and wine.
Italian films viewed in class are a backdrop for discussing the Italian cinema.
The history and cultural contributions of Italian-Americans are also included from the discovery of America to mass immigration to present times. The course is conducted in English. I 3 Credits Development of the student's facility in reading and discussing Italian texts related to culture and literature, supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation, and composition.