Survey of Italian Literature

Course Description

This course proposes a survey of Italian literature in order to establish a chronological and stylistic framework which fosters a deepened understanding of Italy’s literary core as experienced through the lens of poetry and creative narrative. This exploration of Italian letters reveals Italy’s role as a trendsetting leader on the global stage that is world literature.

We will:

• Develop a thorough understanding of themes and genres pertaining to Italian literature

• Reflect on our personal experience in relationship to Italian literature as a mode of personalizing the L2 classroom and enhance professional development opportunities

• Engage in professional conversation regarding the merit of literature in L2 curriculum

• Develop practicable curricular solutions for the implementation of an intentional literary element in the breadth of an L2 curriculum.

Course conducted in Italian.

What participants are saying about this course

Be the first to share your thoughts!

Required Texts 

Balboni, Paolo E. Letteratura italiana per stranieri. [ISBN: 9788899358464]

Course Delivery 

Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced. 

Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.

About the Instructor

Joseph Marquette, Instructor. Read more about Joseph here.

Click here to request a syllabus.