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Course Description
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Course Name
Italian Culture and Society III
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Italian, Literature
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Language Level
Advanced
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Love and LiteratureCourse Description: Love has always been one of literature main themes, from the dolce stil novo of Dante and Cavalcanti to the contemporary stories of Calvino and Moravia. But how is it that love is represented through stories, poetry, and cinema; and how has this representation developed and transformed over the years? This module will discuss a series of selected texts, highlighting their unique traits while also comparing and contrasting modes of literary presentation, and the influences that historical and social changes have brought about.
Method of assessment & examination: 1 Class-presentation plus 1 Essay
Language of instruction: English and Italian.
Core text: To be specified by the lecturer.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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