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Course Description
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Course Name
Contemporary Italian Literature - in Italian
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Host University
Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence
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Location
Florence, Italy
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Area of Study
European Studies, Italian, Literature
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Language Level
Advanced
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Prerequisites
This section taught in Italian, students must have completed at least three to four semesters of Italian language. All enrolled students must take the Italian placement test.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course is an introduction to contemporary Italian literature from Neorealism to the present time: in particular we will read novels, short stories, essays and poetry. as in all countries of the Western world, the post-war period in Italy was a time of enormous development, upheaval and change that completely transformed Italian society. the strong worldwide impact of globalization of the last few decades has introduced in Italy as well new economic and cultural challenges. the aim of the course is to analyze and understand how the process of transformation in Italian society has been reflected in the literary production. Some of the authors discussed will include: Cesare Pavese, Italo Calvino, Dacia Maraini, Oriana Fallaci, Umberto Eco, Antonio Tabucchi, Alessandro Baricco, Roberto Saviano.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
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