LIT.Q 210 - The Sensual Literary World of Sicily Through the Works of Pirandello, Brancati, Tornatore and Germ

(PEQ Literature) What is the meaning of life? Is life chaotic? How can we bring order to chaos? These questions will be explored through a study of the Sicilian writer Pirandello, supported by discussion of selected films by Tornatore. An understanding of early 20th century Sicilian culture and traditions as well as the social, political and cultural turmoil of pre-World War I Italy through the Fascist period will be emphasized. Class schedule is set to provide instruction which accommodates students who are speakers of Italian, and students who are not. Course Code: R. This PEQ course counts as a Global course.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Code: R. Class schedule is set to provide instruction which accommodates students who are speakers of Italian, and students who are not. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. Normal cycle offering: Fall and Summer. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3