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IT 232 The Italian American Experience


This course traces the main developments of the mass immigration of Italians to the United States between the late 19th and the early 20th century, focusing on the history of this migration, the process of adjustment, assimilation and/or resistance to America on the part of the immigrants, as well as the reaction of mainstream American culture to their arrival. In addition, the course will look at how Italian Americans have been both the objects and subjects of cultural representation in literature, cinema, and popular culture, going from mere stereotype to a more articulate portrayal, both by others and by themselves.

The class is conducted in English; no knowledge of Italian required.