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Course Description
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Course Name
The Mafia in Italian Society, Literature and Film
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Host University
The American University of Rome
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Location
Rome, Italy
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Area of Study
European Studies, Film Studies, Literature
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
ENG 102
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course aims to explore representations of the Italian Mafia in literature and cinema, with reference also to the Italian-American context. Students will be introduced to the history of the mafia, starting from its beginnings in Sicily, and follow its historical and geographical evolution within, and also outside, Italy. The course will make reference to Italian literary texts as well as Italian and Italian-American cinematic representations of the phenomenon.
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