Course Details
Country:
Italy
Institution:
American University of Rome Summer School
Course Title:
Italian Media and Popular Culture
Course Number:
IS 320
Course Description:
This course has a thematic approach, applying the analytical theories of cultural studies to contemporary Italian media and popular culture, focusing on: the evolution of Italian print and broadcast media in terms of their impact on Italian culture and society; the effect of Italy’s regional character on sports, use of language, gastronomic traditions; the role of folktales, popular theatre and folk music; popular expressions of religious life (Carnival, Passion Plays etc); the relationship between local craftsmanship and high fashion. Students will apply and develop their analytical skills by actively engaging with these phenomena through field trips, case‐studies and example texts.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
COMM 396
Attachment Files:
ITALIAN MEDIA AND POPULAR CULTURE.pdf
