INTL318

The development of cinema in Italy; its rebirth after World War II; and the achievements of major directors (Visconti, Rossellini, DeSica, Fellini, Wertmuller, and others) will be studied. The films will be discussed in their historical, social, and artistic contexts. The language and cultural aspects of these productions will also be stressed. Films will be shown with English subtitles. Both Italian and English may be used in class activities. Students who choose to do all their essays and papers in Italian may use their credits as part of the Italian minor.