Development of the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing Italian both in the classroom and through audio work.

A continuation of the objectives presented in Italian I.

Same material as ITAL 1010 but designed for students whose previous knowledge of another Romance language or Latin enables them to grasp the principles of Italian grammar and Italian vocabulary more efficiently. Development of the skills of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Italian, both in the classroom and the language laboratory.

A continuation of the objectives of Italian for Romance Language Students I, with special emphasis on reading.

This course is designed for the Tulane Summer program, and it aims to provide students with the possibility to learn the Italian language while taking advantage of the fully immersive environment of the City of Rome.

Junior Semester.

Semester abroad. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Transfer Coursework at the 1000 level. Department approval may be required.

A complete second-year course. Intensive grammar review with readings from standard Italian texts. Comprehension and conversational skills are stressed. Written expression also emphasized.

A complete second-year course, covering the same material as ITAL 2030, but designed for students whose previous knowledge of another Romance language or Latin enables them to grasp the principles of Italian grammar and Italian vocabulary more efficiently. Intensive grammar review with readings from standard Italian texts. Comprehension and conversational skills are stressed. Written expression also emphasized.

Semester abroad. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Transfer Coursework at the 2000 level. Department approval may be required.

An introduction to Italian literature, including readings from Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio, Poliziano, Machiavelli, Ariosto, Castiglione, Goldoni, Manzoni, Pirandello, Calvino, among others.

The course will focus on the central role and importance of Rome inside Italian culture and history along 150 years from the Italian Risorgimento (1871) to the present days, In particular, it will analyze specific social and cultural phenomena related to the 'Eternal City' such as the movie industry in the 50's, the students' revolution in the 60's, the overpopulation and outgrowing of the outskirts in the 70's, the new symbol of the parasitic government in the 90's, the new migration waves in the last 20 years. Lectures in English, reading and writing in Italian.

The course aims primarily at perfecting the student's speaking and writing ability. Articles taken from newspapers, periodicals, the Internet, etc., serve as a basis for discussion and familiarize students with contemporary Italy. The course presupposes a solid grammatical foundation and any grammar review is given only on an individual basis.

Italian for Business is a communicative course designed for students who wish to be prepared in professional areas related to international trade and organizations. It focuses on vocabulary, topics, and cultural aspects specific to an Italian-speaking professional environment. It reinforces the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the practice of simulated professional situations. The first part of the course will place more emphasis on the practice of communicative activities pertaining to professional functions. The second part of the course will place more emphasis on the student's understanding of company structures and operations. Taught in Italian.

The course aims at improving the speaking and writing ability of students while familiarizing them with the development of Italian culture and history from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Students discuss historical event and answer questions using the grammar and idioms learned in the grammar review. Writing assignments are based on the historical and cultural component of the course.

Subject varies with instructor. An introductory study of the major contributions of Italian literature to Western thought. The course emphasizes particularly those authors whose works have interdisciplinary ramifications, e.g. Dante, Petrarch, Machiavelli, Galileo, Pirandello, Calvino. The course may also focus on the history of Italian cinema or a special topic in Italian cinema, such as the silent era, neorealism, the work of a major director, and the relationship between literature and film. Notes: May be repeated for credit provided that a different topic is covered. The course counts for Film Studies credit only when the focus is on cinema.

Subject varies with instructor. A study of the major contributions of Italian literature to Western thought. The course emphasizes particularly those authors whose works have interdisciplinary ramifications, e.g., Dante, Petrarch, Machiavelli, Galileo, Pirandello, Calvino. The course may also focus on the history of Italian cinema or a special topic in Italian cinema, such as the silent era, neorealism, the work of a major director, and the relationship between literature and film. Notes: May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is covered. The course counts for FMST credit only when the focus is on cinema.

The course will focus on the central role and importance of Rome inside Italian culture and history along 150 years from the Italian Risorgimento (1871) to the present days, In particular, it will analyze specific social and cultural phenomena related to the 'Eternal City' such as the movie industry in the 50's, the students' revolution in the 60's, the overpopulation and outgrowing of the outskirts in the 70's, the new symbol of the parasitic government in the 90's, the new migration waves in the last 20 years. The course is taught in English. including reading and writing.

Students complete a service activity in the community in conjunction with the content of a three-credit co-requisite course. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Transfer Coursework at the 3000 level. Department approval may be required.

Topics may include St. Francis and early minor authors, Dante's Divine Comedy and early works, Boccaccio's Decameron and minor works, Petrarca's Canzoniere and minor works. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Topics may include the literati of the Medici court, lyric poetry of the Petrarchisti, the drama, the epic poem, political and social treatises. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Works of various literary and philosophical writers will be studied. Topics may include the effect of the Inquisition, the Petrarchan and Arcadian traditions, theater as social and political laboratory, Galileo, Bruno, Campanella, Marino, Vico, Metastasio, Gozzi, Goldoni, the beginnings of the Risorgimento in the works of such authors as Alfieri, Parini, and Foscolo. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Topics may include Leopardi, Manzoni, Carducci, Verga, Pascoli, D'Annunzio, Pirandello, Calvino, Pasolini; the avant-garde; contemporary poetry, novel or drama; the history of Italian cinema and special topics in Italian cinema, such as the silent era, neorealism, the work of a major director, and the relationship between literature and film. Notes: May be repeated for credit provided a different topic is covered. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Subject varies with instructor. An advanced study of the major contributions of Italian literature to Western thought. The course emphasizes particularly those authors whose works have interdisciplinary ramifications, e.g. Dante, Petrarch, Machiavelli, Galileo, Pirandello, Calvino. The course may also focus on the history of Italian cinema or a special topic in Italian cinema, such as the silent era, neorealism, the work of a major director, and the relationship between literature and film. May be repeated for credit provided that a different topic is covered. Taught in English. Fulfills capstone requirement for FMST when the course is a film topic. For capstone credit, students should also register for FMST 5110 with 0 credits. Notes: May be repeated for credit provided that a different topic is covered.

The course provide an overview on the last thirty years of migration’s crisis in the Mediterranean Sea, with a focus on the immigration waves to Italy. Particular attention will be paid to the literary migrant voices.

The course provide an overview on the last thirty years of migration’s crisis in the Mediterranean Sea, with a particular focus on the immigration to Italy. In particular, it will focus on the literary voices of the migrants, while unpacking its social, political, anthropological contexts. Taught in English.

An experiential learning process coupled with pertinent academic course work. Open only to juniors and seniors in good standing. Registration is completed in the academic department sponsoring the internship on TUTOR. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

An experiential learning process coupled with pertinent academic course work. Open only to juniors and seniors in good standing. Registration is completed in the academic department sponsoring the internship on TUTOR. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Students complete a service activity in the community in conjunction with the content of a three-credit co-requisite course. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Students complete a service activity in the community in conjunction with the content of a three-credit co-requisite course. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Independent study. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Independent study. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Honors Thesis.

For especially qualified seniors with approval of the faculty director and the Office of Academic Enrichment. Students must have a minimum of a 3.400 overall grade-point average and a 3.500 grade-point average in the major.

Semester abroad. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Junior year abroad. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Junior year abroad. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Transfer coursework at the 5000 level. Departmental approval required.

See ITAL 4010 for description.

See ITAL 4020 for description.

See ITAL 4040 for description.

Theories of literature and their application in practical criticism: textual, historical, structural, thematic, etc. Emphasis on contemporary schools of criticism.

Subject varies. Principally reading and research. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Subject varies. Principally reading and research. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.