IT 315 - Italian Society and Culture

(3.00 cr.)

For students who have a knowledge of Italian sufficient to understand clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., and to deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in Italy. Students explore modern Italian society and culture through readings, such as literary texts, articles, and reports concerned with contemporary problems. A variety of audio-visual materials are used to address fundamental facets of Italian mentality, culture, and social structures. Such materials include excerpts from radio and TV broadcasts, selections from podcasts and videos available online, and parts of movies and documentaries. By the end of the course students can produce clear, detailed text and conversation on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various concepts. All lectures, assignments, and exams are in Italian.

Prerequisite: One IT 200-level course or written permission of the instructor.
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall/Spring
Years Typically Offered: Varies

Interdisciplinary Studies: II