MANY MANIFESTATIONS OF ITALIAN CULTURE

ITC 403 The Many Manifestations of Italian Culture

This course is designed to introduce students to the history of Italian (particularly Sicilian) culture through immersion, observation and reflection. The course is built around 25 hours of cultural lectures (in English) complemented by activities examining the daily life, social values, contemporary issues and ancestral traditions of Sicilians. Language study (20 hours) is included to facilitate and enhance the cultural immersion experience.
Cultural lectures and readings in English include the following topics:

The Arabic Poets of Sicily
The Teatro Antica
Pupi and Carrettino
Mythology and legends
The geology of Mt. Etna (Mongibello)
The History and Traditions of Olives and Olive Oil
The Traditional Art of Marzipane
Bellini to Battiano
The Mafia

*Students may directly transfer credits into their home university or earn US university credits through Auburn University. Cost for tuition and fees for Auburn University - $865 USD

For more specific details on the Italian language courses, please contact:

Donnamarie Kelly Pignone
Academic Advisor
U.S. tel/fax: (+1) 603-894-5552 Cell (+1) 978-828-3228
studyabroad@studiareitaliano.com