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LITTRANS 260

ITALY AND THE DREAM OF AMERICA

3 credits.

Examine the ways in which the Americas have been imagined, interpreted, and represented within Italian cultural and intellectual traditions across different historical periods. Spanning a trajectory from early European encounters in the islands of the Caribbean and the exploration of the Amazon rainforest to the modern urban landscapes of North America, it addresses a wide range of geographical and historical contexts. Through literary and historical materials, gain insight into how Italian thinkers, writers, and travelers have constructed and continually revised their understanding of the Americas, revealing shifting conceptions of identity, alterity, and cross-cultural exchange.

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Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Literature Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2024 Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate the Italian perspective on the Americas throughout history. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize the significance of diverse perspectives while honing the ability to both give and receive constructive criticism. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify and critically analyze connections between various authors, ideologies, and intellectual traditions. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Examine the role of literature and history in shaping and reflecting their socio-cultural contexts. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Cultivate critical thinking skills and foster the generation of original ideas. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Prepare and deliver an engaging and effective oral presentation. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate the Italian perspective on the Americas throughout history. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize the significance of diverse perspectives while honing the ability to both give and receive constructive criticism. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify and critically analyze connections between various authors, ideologies, and intellectual traditions. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Examine the role of literature and history in shaping and reflecting their socio-cultural contexts. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Cultivate critical thinking skills and foster the generation of original ideas. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Prepare and deliver an engaging and effective oral presentation. Audience: Undergraduate

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