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ITALGEN 149: New Frontiers in Italian Cinema

A new generation of Italian filmmakers who examine the contradictory encounters between Italians and the migrant others in contemporary Italy. Critical texts from film studies, gender studies, ethnic and cultural studies, psychoanalysis, and history. I English; films, in Italian with English subtitles, by Amelio, Ozpetek, Munzi, Garrone, Melliti, Tornatore, and Giordana.
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum

ITALGEN 233: The Afterlife of the Middle Ages (FRENGEN 233)

Literary works that evoke a medieval past in contrast to a historical present, and critical texts that treat aspects of the medieval or medievalism. How does the concept of medievalism emerge and evolve through the ages? The impact of the Reformation and romanticism, the study of Gothic architecture, and the use of the term medieval in modern political discourse. Authors include Hugo, Grimm brothers, Flaubert, Mâle, Pound, de Rougemont, Eco, Bataille, and Holsinger; films by Bresson and Pasolini.

ITALGEN 239: Renaissance Foundations of Modernity

Focusing on the concepts of tradition, singularity, event, and future, the seminar will explore the phenomenology of the "new" in the following authors and texts: Alberti, "On Paintin"; Machiavelli, "The Prince"; Bruno, "Cena delle Ceneri;" Vico, "New Science"; Manzoni, "I Promessi Sposi."

ITALGEN 264E: Petrarch and Petrarchism (COMPLIT 216)

The works of Petrarch (1304-1374), acknowledged as the founder of Renaissance humanism, and a bibliophile, collector of manuscripts, and devotee of erudition. How he dedicated his life to harmonizing the Christian faith with classical learning. Sources include his Latin moral works, epistles, epics, and treatises on illustrious men, and the Triumphs and Canzoniere .

ITALGEN 395: Philosophical Reading Group (COMPLIT 359A, FRENGEN 395)

Discussion of one contemporary or historical text from the Western philosophical tradition per quarter in a group of faculty and graduate students. For admission of new participants, a conversation with H. U. Gumbrecht is required. May be repeated for credit.
| Repeatable for credit

ITALLANG 1: First-Year Italian, First Quarter

All-in-Italian communicative and interactive approach. Emphasis is on the development of a ppropriate discourse in contemporary cultural contexts. Interpretation of authentic materials, written and oral presentations, and plenty of conversational practice. Language lab, multimedia, and online activities. quirement.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5

ITALLANG 1A: Accelerated First-Year Italian, Part A

Accelerated sequence that completes first-year Italian in two rather than three quarters. For students with previous knowledge of Italian or with a strong background in another Romance language. 2A fulfills the University language requirement. Prerequisite: advanced-level proficiency in another Roamcne language.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 5

ITALLANG 2: First-Year Italian, Second Quarter

Continuation of 1. Prerequisite: 2 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5

ITALLANG 2A: Accelerated First-Year Italian, Part B

Continuation of 1A. Prerequisite: 1A or equivalent.Fulfills the University language requirement.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Language

ITALLANG 3: First-Year Italian, Third Quarter

Continuation of 2. Prerequisite: 2 or equivalent. Fulfills the University language requirement.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Language
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