Discover Italy through Cinema
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Discover Italian language and culture through 12 iconic films, from Ladri di biciclette to La grande bellezza.
Each week, students will independently watch one film and then meet for an engaging discussion focused on language, cultural themes, and cinematic expression. Guided by Barbara, you’ll analyze dialogue, context, and key scenes while deepening your understanding of Italian society, humor, and history — learning Italian through the stories that have shaped it.
Students will learn and practice Italian through cinema, enhancing vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural fluency in a dynamic and enjoyable setting.
- Wednesday 12:00pm – 2:30pm PT
The course is structured in two modules:
Module 1: L’Italia del dopoguerra al boom economico (1948–1963)
Ladri di biciclette, La grande guerra, La dolce vita, Divorzio all’italiana, Il sorpasso, Il gattopardo
Module 2: Dall’impegno civile alla modernità (1972–2013)
Mimì metallurgico ferito nell’onore, Una giornata particolare, Mediterraneo, I cento passi, Manuale d’amore, La grande bellezza
Each module can be taken separately, or students can enroll in the full 12-week course.
Each class begins with a discussion of the film watched independently the previous week and concludes with an introduction to the next one — creating a cohesive, immersive learning experience from start to finish.
Textbook: “L’Italiano con il cinema”, Laura Nieddu
L’italiano con il cinema – Libreria Pino
Level: Pre-Avanzato and up
12 Weeks
