Introduction to the historical development of Italian culture from the Middle Ages to the present, with an emphasis on critical analysis of literary and visual texts in relation to the politics and societies of the Italian peninsula, and an ultimate goal of advancing student’s critical and linguistic skills.

Course conducted in Italian. Introduction to main historical developments of Italian culture, with an emphasis on critical analysis of literary and visual texts in relation to the politics and societies of the Italian peninsula, and an ultimate goal of advancing students’ Italian linguistic and critical skills. A modular course co-taught by Italian Studies faculty members with different disciplinary backgrounds, Italian Studies 105 provides continuity within the diversity of approaches adopted and objects of study under examination. Migration serves as the prism through which we will view cultural objects and historical moments in the history of the Italian peninsula.

Taught in Italian. Required of majors and minors in the Italian Studies minor track.

Prerequisite: Italian 101 or proficiency placement assessment.

http://italian.berkeley.edu/undergraduate-program/language-study-and-placement/

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