The 17th Century and Arcadia
A survey of seventeenth-century Italian literature focusing on Arcadia, analyzing texts for content, structure, and themes of ethnic identity.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.79 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Analyze texts through reading, discussion, and writing, demonstrating a deep understanding of their content and structure.
Create a well-structured critical essay that presents a well-reasoned, analytical argument.
Articulate an understanding of the relationship between specific works and the historical and cultural contexts in which they were created.
Read and analyze a variety of works with a focus on themes of ethnic identity and diversity.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical insight within their area of specialization.
Synthesize and define a field of inquiry in a persuasive, coherent, and original manner.
Utilize research sources, tools, and strategies within the field of Italian literature and culture.
Source: UW Guide
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.79 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
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Topics
- Seventeenth-century Italian literature
- Arcadia
- Ethnic identity and diversity in literature
- Historical and cultural context of literary works
Skills
- Textual analysis through reading, discussion, and writing
- Critical essay writing with analytical arguments
- Contextualizing literary works historically and culturally
- Analyzing themes of ethnic identity and diversity
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