Topics Lit/Cinema Transl

Catalog description

Subject varies with instructor. An advanced study of the major contributions of Italian literature to Western thought. The course emphasizes particularly those authors whose works have interdisciplinary ramifications, e.g. Dante, Petrarch, Machiavelli, Galileo, Pirandello, Calvino. The course may also focus on the history of Italian cinema or a special topic in Italian cinema, such as the silent era, neorealism, the work of a major director, and the relationship between literature and film. May be repeated for credit provided that a different topic is covered. Taught in English. Fulfills capstone requirement for FMST when the course is a film topic. For capstone credit, students should also register for FMST 5110 with 0 credits. Notes: May be repeated for credit provided that a different topic is covered.