INTL320

This course will provide students with an in-depth overview and analysis of the events and issues that have shaped contemporary Italy and the lives of Italians. We will examine topics such as regionalism, language, social and political cultures, the Church, feminism, resistance, organized crime, literature, cinema, the mass media, music, fashion and style and the impact global trends have had on Italian culture. American stereotypes of Italy and Italians will also be addressed. Students will be encouraged to particpate actively in classroom discussions. Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired a sufficient appreciation of modern Italian culture and an analytical framework suitable to addressing and understanding complex cultural issues in Italy with a certain depth and sophistication.