Italian lifestyle and culture

Elective Course

This course provides a literary, social, and historical outline of Italian civilization and contemporary culture, with a particular emphasis on youth culture. Topics covered range from the visual arts, music, customs and traditions in different regions and cities, to cinema, cultural tourism, food, fashion, and education. The course examines what it means to be “Italian” in the world today and encourages students to reflect on the elements that contribute to the construction of a national identity. The course is taught in English.