Course Details
Country:
Italy
Institution:
External - Florence University of the Arts
Course Title:
Cultural Introduction to Italy
Course Number:
LAAHCI202
Course Description:
The study of Italian culture helps the student to acquire a deep awareness of both cultural unity and regional diversity. This course is intended to provide students with an in-depth introduction to Italian culture and to broaden one's awareness and understanding of the role of cultural heritage in customs and lifestyles. Lectures will provide students with an organized, focused, and academic understanding of Italian history, art, architecture, food, religion, and culture. The course provides additional enrichment through basic notions of Italian language and terminology along with assigned readings and a final paper. On-site teaching is a significant part of this course and is aimed to provide the student with an incomparable experience of studying important sites of artistic architectural and social relevance in present-day Italy. Students are encouraged to observe the sites through active participation and to discuss their observations using specific and analytic social assessment skills.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
Attachment Files:
_syllabus_LSSOCI202 Cultural Introduction to Italy_1667990963.pdf
