Food Cultures in Italian Literature
Investigates food representation in Italian literature (19th c.-present) and its link to identity, covering novels, stories, poems, and literary analysis methods.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.38 GPA, 69.2% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Understand Italian literature in historical, social, political, and gender context (1850-present).
Recognize, define, and critique major literary genres and sub-genres of the novel (such as the historical novel, social novel, crime novel).
Discuss history and characteristics of food cultures of Italy in relation to issues of identity.
Compare past history of Italy to contemporary Italian and Italophone cultures.
Discuss literary texts from a variety of disciplinary approaches.
Develop analytical skills and critical thinking skills.
Improve academic writing, literary analysis, library and field research skills.
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.38 GPA, 69.2% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
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Topics
- Food and identity in Italy and Italophone culture
- Novels, short stories, and poems
- Food themes: hunger, class, gender, identity, diaspora, sustainability
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- Methods of literary analysis including genre, narrative structure, and interpretation
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Academic writing, literary analysis, and research skills
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