Conversation through Popular Italian Music

2.0 credits

In this course, students will practice their listening and speaking skills in Italian through stimulating conversations on a broad range of popular Italian music. We will listen to many famous songs, read their lyrics and watch their music videos and concert footage. The course will cover a variety of beloved musical genres, such as classical, pop, folk and rock, as well as a number of world-renowned singers, like Andrea Bocelli, Giorgia, Il Volo and Måneskin. Our conversations will span numerous topics, including the artist’s personality, songwriting, media representation and live performance.