Italian American Women Writers and Artists: Issues of Identities
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Overview
Subject area
ITAL
Catalog Number
33900
Course Title
Italian American Women Writers and Artists: Issues of Identities
Department(s)
Description
Students will read works by leading Italian American women writers, including Helen Barolini, Rita Ciresi, Tina De Rosa, Diana di Prima, Louise De Salvo, Maria Mazziotti Gillian, Agnes Rossi and Rose Romano, in order to explore the cultural identity of Italian American women and the way it affects artistic expression. The attitude of these writers towards gender and ethnicity, which shapes and is shaped by their race, nationality, class and sexual orientation will be examined. The students will learn about the contribution of Italian American wormen in the fields of cinema and visual arts through the works of such artists as B. Amore, Renata Gangemi, Luisa Pretolani, Kym Ragusa and Nancy Savoca. For further enrichment, students will visit relevant exhibits, view movies, and meet some of the most inspiring representatives of the Italian American intellectual community.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
Prerequisite: ENGL 12000 or non-Degree