ITALN 240 - Il Banchetto Italiano: Italian Civi

Credits: (3)
A study of Italian civilization from early times to the present through its foods and culinary traditions. This course will review and continue to introduce essential basic structures of the Italian language while examining the cuisine, eating habits and food traditions of the Italian people in order to reflect on the cultural values and the important historical events that have contributed to the development of its civilization. In addition to actual products and dishes, Italian food and its traditions will be examined through literature, media and music. Prerequisite(s): ITALN 102 Beginning Italian II (3) or equivalent.