Spring 2013 Courses (tentative)

For the spring semester of 2013, Msgr. Kevin Irwin, Ordinary Professor of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology and The Msgr. Walter J. Schmitz, S. S. Professor of Liturgical Studies in the School of Theology and Religious Studies, will be joining us in Rome to teach two courses in theology.



TH245 Eucharist (The Mass) in Ordinary Time (Theology core)
Prerequisite: TH201. Studies the history of the Eucharist in Jesus and his Judaism, the logic of traditional controversies over the Eucharist (for example, arguments over "real presence"), and the way the Eucharist challenges (and is challenged by) modern men and women. Most importantly, it studies how the Eucharist can be a way of thinking about God's world through thinking about the ordinary times of our own lives.
Instructor: Msgr. Kevin Irwin

TRS 343 Christian Feasts and Devotions
Prerequisite: TH201. An exploration of the origin, development, and significance of feasts, seasons, and devotions in the life of the Christian community. Sunday observances, Easter and Lent, Christmas and Advent, devotion to the saints, Marian devotions, and Eucharistic devotions.
Instructor: Msgr. Kevin Irwin

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

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

ENG Italy in American and British Literature (English core)
The course intends to bring students closer to the study of literature through the reading of some major works by American and British writers. The journey to Italy is at the center of the novels and poems which will be analyzed during the course. On the one hand we will concentrate on the discovery and transformation of the characters as narrated through their encounters with a different culture and social context. On the other, we will investigate changes in the attitudes and perspectives of the authors themselves due to their own journeys to Italy. We will begin with the reading of poetry from the 19th century, followed by the reading of four complete novels by three well known American and British writers: Henry James, Tennessee Williams and Edward Morgan Forster.
Instructor: Milena Locatelli

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)

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. Restricted to students studying in Rome. 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. Restricted to students studying in Rome. Intensive oral practice in the classroom and with audiovisual media to develop facility in oral expression and aural comprehension.
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.