ITA394H5 • Black Voices in Italian Culture

(Offered in English) This course explores the contributions of Black Italian writers, filmmakers, artists, and activists, analyzing a diverse range of works through historical, political, and social lenses. Central themes include identity, alterity, gender, and race. The course features works by Ubah Cristina Ali Farah, Anna Maria Gehnyei, Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Amara Lakhous, Marie Moïse, and Igiaba Scego, among others. Texts will be available in Italian and English. Experiential Learning Opportunities include engaging with authors, filmmakers, scholars, community organizations, and diasporic networks, and participating in virtual tours of locations featured in the works studied.  

Open to all students. If enrolled in an Italian program: ITA200Y5 or ITA201Y5 or permission of the department.
Humanities
24L
In Class
Italian