Special Topics: Modern Italy: Art, Food, and Film in a Global Context
ICC-329-10
SUNY Cortland
- Semester
- Summer 2026
- Instructor
- Giovanni Dettori
- Start Date
- 05-20-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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In this course, students will explore contemporary Italian culture through three complementary lenses—art, food, and film—to examine the richness and diversity of Italy’s cultural heritage. Students will gain an appreciation for contemporary Italian art, from Arte Povera to installations by internationally renowned artists; Italian food culture, whose distinctive traditions have been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; and Italian cinema, from Neorealism to globally influential auteurs who helped shape world cinematography. The course draws on a wide range of materials, including scholarly readings, films, and selected digital and social-media sources, to foster intercultural awareness and critical thinking. No prerequisites required. Taught in English; optional materials in Italian provided.
Course Area: Interdisciplinary Studies
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 05-20-2026 - 06-24-2026
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