The Fall 2012 course options (tentative)

For the fall semester of 2012, two CUA professors will be joining us in Rome.

Sarah Brown Ferrario, assistant professor of Greek and Latin in the School of Arts and Sciences




and

Andrew Earle Simpson, professor of music and head of Theory/Composition in the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music

Course Descriptions

CLAS 313R / ENG 313: Roman Literature in Translation (English core)
Instructor: Sarah Ferrario

MUS Italy and Musical Tradition (approval pending)
Instructor: Andrew Simpson

MUS Silent Film Music (approval pending)
Instructor: Andrew Simpson

CLAS 206R: Roman History
Instructor: Sarah Ferrario

CLAS 301: Roman History and Opera (approval pending)
Instructors: Sarah Ferrario and Andrew Simpson

PL234 Philosophical Perspectives: Philosophy of Culture (Philosophy core)
Prerequisite: PL201. What defines culture and in what sorts of ways can we think about cultural difference? The American Dream is the major paradigm for cultural self-definition in the United States, but is it a dream or rather, an illusion? Some thinkers see it merely as an interpretation of capitalist economic theory. This course challenges the solidity, utility, and morality of the American Dream by setting it against competing paradigms. Students take a critical look at American culture through the eyes of some modern and contemporary critics, such as Marx, Chomsky, Fussell, and Schlosser.

CL309/AH309/HS321 Art and Architecture of Ancient Rome (History core)
This course is intended to offer students an introduction to the city of Rome that is topographic, architectural, and art historical in nature. In our study of Rome, we will focus on developments in the architecture, painting, sculpture, and urban development in the city. While our survey is limited to antiquity, it is understood that Rome’s modern urban fabric is profoundly affected by the events of the ancient period, so this course is also intended to facilitate your understanding of the modern city in which you are spending the semester.
Instructor: Crispin Corrado

TH205: Christology in the City of Rome (Theology core)
The past two thousand years of Roman history is marked by Christianity. Indeed, for much of this time, and still today for Roman Catholics, Rome was and is the premier Christian city, rivaling the Holy Land as a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and encounter with Jesus Christ. The course will study this aspect of Rome by examining the Christian understanding of Jesus, his life, death, resurrection, his continued presence in the Church, and his influence on Christians throughout time. It will use the places, the architecture, and the art of Rome to illustrate and deepen the reading of classic texts in Christology. Through this course, students will come to a critical understanding of the Christian belief in Jesus as the Christ and Son of God and how this belief is manifest throughout ages in texts, images, and architecture.
Instructor: David Dawson Vasquez

TH206 Liturgical Art and Architecture (Theology core)
The course will lead students in examining the art and architecture of Christian churches, especially in Rome, while they study the texts utilized in worship and some writings about the liturgy from throughout the tradition. Students will come to an understanding of the various meanings associated with the liturgy and the way that the art and architecture conveys these meanings.
Instructor: David Dawson Vasquez

MK 348 International Marketing
The objective of this course is to understand the tactical, strategic, and societal challenges facing the international marketer in the context of the contemporary move towards globalization, and the approaches that successful companies are using to address these challenges. Prerequisite: MGT 345 (Introduction to Marketing)
Instructor: Andrew Abela

Contemporary Italian Politics
Examines the current political structure of Italy.
Instructor: Federigo Argentieri

IT101 Introductory Italian I
For students with no previous knowledge of the language. A thorough grounding in the four language skills: reading, understanding, writing, and speaking, as well as an understanding of the structure of the language and the literature and culture of the country. Cannot be taken for credit by students who have taken three years of Italian during high school.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT102 Introductory Italian II
A continuation of Italian 101.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT103 Intermediate Italian I
A systematic consolidation and expansion of the four basic skills: reading, understanding, speaking, and writing. To increase and perfect students' acquired abilities/proficiencies in the language, and broaden their understanding of the country's culture and literature.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT150 Italian in Context I
Prerequisite: Placement by examination. Restricted to students studying in Rome. Italian language study with intensive oral practice and review of elementary language structures. Includes contemporary culture in Rome and comprehension strategies for five-skills abilities.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT151 Italian in Context II
Prerequisite: Placement by examination. Restricted to students studying in Rome. A continuation of IT150.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT111 Italian Language and Culture I: Rome
Prerequisite: IT103 or placement by examination. Restricted to students studying in Rome. A continuation of Italian language study. Intensive oral practice with contemporary materials.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT212 Italian Language and Culture II: Rome (Italian Studies Minor)
Prerequisite: IT111 or placement by examination. Restricted to students studying in Rome. A continuation of Italian language study. Intensive oral practice with contemporary materials.
Students qualify for this course by having completed IT104 and by placing at the appropriate level on the placement test in Rome. Instructor: Italiaidea

IT213 Italian Language and Culture III: Rome
Prerequisite: IT212. A continuation of Italian language study. Intensive oral practice with contemporary materials.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT214 Oral Proficiency in Rome
Prerequisite: Placement by examination in Rome. Intensive oral practice in the classroom and with audiovisual media to develop facility in oral expression and aural comprehension.
Instructor: Italiaidea

IT321 Italy Today
Prerequisite: Placement by examination in Roem. A study of modern Italian culture and society. Topics vary by semester. Taught in Italian.
Instructor: Italiaidea

Attendance Policy

A detailed attendance policy can be found here.

Italian Studies Minor

Students may take courses in Rome towards an Italian Studies Minor. Information can be found here.