An introduction to transnational identity formation through examples of how both Italians abroad and foreign constructions of Italian-ness have contributed to the formation of Italian culture and identity from the age of the Grand Tour to the present.

No Prerequisites

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E Euro Trad
FOGU C
Claudio Fogu
3.5
56 reviews
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ITAL180X . Fogu C 7 Months Ago

Took Pass/No Pass. Professor Fogu is really cool and passionate. Go to office hours! Lectures can be hard to understand bc he uses very complex language, only clarifies if you talk to him one on one. Quizzes every week on the movies (3Qs) and a midterm essay and a final (which is quite hard) shows sequences from any movies and u write about them.

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ITAL124X . Fogu C 1 Year, 26 Days Ago

his slideshow are not helpful at all. they are super confusing, unorganized, and way too simple for the amount of material he gave us. you really have to stay on top of the readings and teach yourself a lot of the material. he is kinda all over the place and made a lot of mistakes on canvas. he's nice but just makes things confusing

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ITAL20X . Fogu C 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Rambles in lecture; the wording is incredibly nuanced and complex. He expects you to have the complex material understood like the back of your hand. Material is interesting but that fact was defeated by his harsh grading. Made me dread the class and every assignment. I'd suggest avoiding this class if you can.

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ITAL179X . Fogu C 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

He is passionate about what he teaches but his lectures don't make much sense and he kind of just rambles on without much explanation.

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ITAL179X . Fogu C 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

Lots of reading but also it is so interesting and the films chosen are so beautiful. he's very enigmatic and you can tell he cares alot about his classtopics

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ITAL138D . Fogu C 2 Years Ago

Such an easy class. Provides a clear understanding of class materials and is willing to explain in other ways. Don't do the readings, he'll talk about the readings in class. No homework or class work. Class is made up of one midterm and final. Study guide provided, super easy, no need to study if you come to lecture. Plus, he sure is a cutie pie ;)

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