Italian Theatre
Advanced study of Italian theatre involving analysis through reading and discussion, and writing critical essays in Italian.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 3.92 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2012: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.88 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Analyze theater through reading, discussion, and written reflection.
Write a thoughtful critique of theatrical works.
Demonstrate an understanding of key literary and dramatic terms.
Articulate an understanding of the relationship between drama and the historical/cultural contexts in which it was created.
Recognize and discuss themes of gender, ethnic identity, and diversity.
Identify key elements of drama, including form, scenic contrast, symbolism, myth, monologue vs. dialogue, and staging/performance.
Analyze texts in verbal and written analysis.
Write a well-structured critical essay in the Italian language.
Articulate an understanding of the relationship between specific works and the historical/cultural contexts in which they were created.
Read and analyze a variety of works, with a focus on ethnic identity and diversity.
Demonstrate in new contexts knowledge and critical insight within their area of specialization.
Synthesize and present a field of inquiry in a persuasive, coherent, and original manner.
Utilize research sources, tools, and strategies effectively within the field of Italian literature.
Source: UW Guide
Grade history
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Prerequisites
Course mapITALIAN 321, 322, or graduate/professional standing
- ITALIAN 321 · unspecified
- ITALIAN 322 · unspecified
- graduate/professional standing
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- Any of
- ITALIAN 321 · unspecified
- ITALIAN 322 · unspecified
- graduate/professional standing
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2010: 3.92 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2012: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.88 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).
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Topics
- Italian theatre
- Key elements of drama: form, symbolism, myth, staging
- Themes of gender, ethnic identity, and diversity
- Historical and cultural contexts of drama
Skills
- Analyzing theater through reading, discussion, and written reflection.
- Writing thoughtful critiques of theatrical works.
- Demonstrating understanding of key literary and dramatic terms.
- Identifying key elements of drama such as form, symbolism, and staging.
- Writing well-structured critical essays in Italian.
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