ITAL 401 - Contemporary Italian Literature

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Half Course
Credits: 2 Credits
Attribute: 2HU, CD

New course added 10.21.13.

In this course we will examine trends in contemporary Italian literature such as the giallo or crime thriller, the negotiation of national identity in a newly multi-cultural society, and the representation of mother-daughter relationships. We will read works by Dacia Maraini, Andrea Camilleri, Gianrico Carofiglio, Antonio Tabucchi, Amara Lakhous, and Elena Ferrante, among others. Readings, short papers, and discussions will be in Italian.
Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: S. Milkova
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
ITAL 301 or equivalent