Italian Civilization I

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The focus of this course is to provide a perspective of Italian civilization through a broad but accurate overview of Latin/Italian history and culture. This is the first in a series of two courses whose aim is to present a panoramic view of ancient, medieval, Renaissance, baroque/neoclassical and contemporary Italy. The selected topics/artists/authors/personages will offer a unique opportunity to analyze and discuss crucial issues related to the historical, political, and cultural evolution of Italy, from its beginnings to the present.