Partner Course Code
IS 210
Rome
Italian
Fall
Course Description
Thematic in approach, this interdisciplinary course introduces students to the major social, cultural, artistic, and intellectual trends in modern Italy. Focusing on the period of Italy’s history from Unification in 1861 to the present, the courses will focus on cultural topics such as the Commedia dell’arte and its legacy in modern Carnival celebrations in Italy, Italian food and wine culture, sports, cinema, religion, regional differences, gender issues, and the advent of a contemporary multicultural society.
U of A Equivalent Course
ITAL Departmental Elective, Lower division. Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures or Tier 2 Humanities.
U of A Units
3