ITST 140 A-Z - (IS) Topics in Italian and Italian American Cultural StudiesSemester Hours: 3
Periodically
Interdisciplinary study of Italian and Italian American culture, with emphasis on modern and contemporary issues, particularly those related to the cultural politics of Italian and Italian American identity. The course seeks to develop new perspectives on Italian culture and adopts a cultural studies approach that uses such concepts as space, gender, and memory to examine critically the many ways in which a society represents itself. The course concentrates on a specific topic drawn from the following general areas: geopolitics; identities; the role of gender, class, religion, and politics in identity formation; diaspora and immigration; popular culture and the media; Italian perspectives on spectacle culture, opera as a cultural text, tragedy/comedy.
Current Special Topics
ITST 140H: (IS) Gothic Italy
In a departure from the stereotypical image of the Italy conjured by tourists, this interdisciplinary course focuses on films, art and architecture, short stories and other topical readings that explore the darker side of the boot-shaped country. From gothic castles to gothic literature, and from film noir to superstitions, legends, and mysteries, students will focus on social and cultural issues related to Italy. All works are read and discussed in English.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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