Course Description
A study of one or more periods, trends, or themes in Italian cinema combined with a critical analysis of selected movies by one or more auteurs.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students are required to read more secondary material
(usually criticism and scholarship dealing with the movies
discussed in class) and are tested on it when they take the
final exam (which is different from the final exam taken by the
undergraduates). Furthermore, they are required to write a
longer and more thorough research paper (usually 15 to 20
typewritten pages). Depending on the instructor, other specific
requirements may be required of the graduate students (such as
oral presentations).
Athena Title
Italian Cinema Topics
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ITAL 4040 or ITAL 6040
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught in an integrated format. Assignments, discussions, and student oral and written work following guidelines proposed in the proposal for Integrating Languages Across the Curriculum: 1. A significant portion (more than 25%) of the total course readings is in the target language; 2. A significant portion (more than 25%) of the term papers, reports and other written work is in the target language; 3. Opportunities to give oral presentations in the target language; 4. A significant amount of time spent in discussion in the target language, either during class or in break-out sessions.
Undergraduate Prerequisite
ITAL 2002 or ITAL 2002E or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Topical Outline