WLIT.3790 Black Italy: Debunking Italian-ness

Id: 042156 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course explores literary, cinematic and social media representations of race and identity in Italy from the late 19th century to today. Through the study of texts and drawing form history, sociology, critical race theory, media and cultural studies, students will discover how Black Italians challenge mainstream discourses, thus contributing to redefine the multilayered composition of Italian society. This course will be taught in English. Knowledge of Italian is preferred but not required. Italian majors and minors will complete all written assignments, reviews, and exams in Italian.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENGL.1020 College Writing II.

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