ITAS 250 - Love and Marriage

This course explores the evolution of the representation of love and marriage in modern Italian literature and cinema. Through the close reading of a diverse sample of “high” and popular culture, from 19th century romantic novels to 20th century horror films, we will examine the cultural and gender anxiety produced y urbanization process, social change and women’s emancipation in modern Italy.

Credits 4

Notes
Course taught in English. Cross-listed with WGS 251

Area
Humanities

Division
Arts and Humanities

Compass Attributes
Global Honors, Humanities, Structure/Power/Inequality, Taylor and Lane Scholars