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Course Description
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Course Name
Italian Culture and Society I
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
European Studies, Film Studies, Italian, Linguistics, Literature
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Students must complete both modules.
1. Introduction to Linguistics
Course description: What do we mean when we say that we ?know? a language?
These introductory classes on the field of linguistics examine the idea of native
speaker competence, exploring key areas such as phonetics, phonology,
morphology and mear language.Teaching and learning methods: Lecture-based course.
Methods of assessment and examination: The course is assessed by two in-class
exercises.Language of instruction: English
Core text: Keith Allan et al, The English Language & Linguistics Companion
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2010)
2. Cinema and LiteratureCourse Description:
The relationship between cinema and prose in the Italian context is long and illustrious,giving rise to exceptional adaptations but also a debate that has divided artists and intellectuals over many years. Do cinema and fiction speak the same language? Do they employ comparable techniques? Who copies whom? This unit investigates these and other questions by zeroing in on the adaptation of selected Italian novels into film.Method of assessment & examination: 2 hour written examination (80%) plus 1 class presentation (20%).
Languages of instruction: English.
Core texts: Alberto Moravia, Il conformista, Milano: Bompiani, 1995.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.