Topic: Italy: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

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After World War II, Italy experienced an economic boom unequalled in its history. The country was transformed from a poor, agricultural economy to a rich, industrialized nation in only a few decades. This course offers an introduction to the social, literary, artistic, political, and historical realities that characterize twentieth-century Italian culture. Students look at Italian life in cinema, art, literature, and music from the Second World War to the present, with emphasis on popular culture and current events. Course work includes writing, group discussion, projects, field trips, and presentations.