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Come with a lot of curiosity as well as critical sense to discover what Italians say about their own cultural, social, and political habits and what they fail to comment upon. Through journal articles, interviews, advertisements, web sites, film, e-mails, and conversations with Italians, we will see what Italy has to say about issues such as family and familism; the role of

The course focuses on Calvino’s novels Le citta` invisibili (1972), Il Castello dei Destini Incrociati (1973), Se una notte d’inverno un viaggiatore (1979), and the autobiographical Eremita a Parigi, a collection of his notes written between 1967 and 1984 when living and traveling abroad. These works narrate of odd and unfamiliar spaces, and of bizarre situations in which

The course focuses on Calvino's novels, Le citta` invisibili (1972); Il Castello dei Destini Incrociati (1973); Se una notte d'inverno un viaggiatore (1979); and the autobiographical Eremita a Parigi, a collection of his notes written between 1967 and 1984 when living and traveling abroad. These works narrate of odd and unfamiliar spaces, and of bizarre situations in which

There are as many Italies as the regions that make up the country. There are, in fact, more, since dialects, cuisine, and social behavior may vary significantly in any one region. This course takes a path beyond the obvious and apparent to lead you into an exploration of the differences, peculiarities, and singularities of Italian regional cultures and of how the puzzle stays

This course introduces students to Italian language and culture. It focuses on the social changes that Italy has undergone during the past thirty years in many spheres of its social life, such as the family, education, the environment, and politics, and with regard to several issues, for instance gender equality, diversity, and immigration. By the end of the semester, students

This high-intermediate Japanese course explores the vibrant world of J-pop as a powerful reflection of Japanese society, identity, and cultural transformation. Far beyond catchy melodies, J-pop serves as a living archive of Japan’s evolving values, youth culture, gender roles, technological advancements, and international influence.

Jane Austen (1775-1817) wrote a five novels (not counting her unpublished fiction) that rate among the most powerful produced in Great Britain during the nineteenth century. These works still astonish readers with their sensitivity to hidden or nameless emotions, to the subtleties of conversation, and to the complexities of domestic life. The unfolding of many of these stories

In this high-intermediate Japanese course, students will examine Japanese aesthetics, the Japanese perspectives on nature, and social behaviors by reading excerpts and poems from the modern translation of the Tale of Genji. This Japanese literature masterpiece was written by Lady Murasaki, a court lady, during the Heian period (794-1185). This novel not only depicts the sense

In this intermediate course, students will learn various art in Japan from potteries in the Jomon Period (About 14,000 BC - 300 BC) to Takashi Murakamis so-called superflat, a postmodern art movement, in Heisei Period (1989 -). As they learn Japanese art, they will analyze elements of Japanese aesthetics that were shared in various art forms during each period. Students will

This is the seventh term Japanese course. In this intermediate course, students will learn various art forms in Japan from pottery in the Jomon Era (about 14,000 BC – 300BC) to Takashi Murakami’s so-called “superflat,” a postmodern art movement, in the Heisei Era (1989 -2019). As they learn about Japanese art, they will analyze elements of Japanese aesthetics that were shared

In this intermediate course, students will learn about various art forms in Japan from pottery in the Jomon Era (about 14,000 BC – 300BC) to Takashi Murakami’s so-called “superflat,” a postmodern art movement, in the Heisei Era (1989 -2019).  As they learn about Japanese art, they will analyze elements of Japanese aesthetics that were shared in various

This fourth-term Japanese course is designed to help students create a digital book that teaches Japanese children to embrace cultural differences.  First, students will read short stories for Japanese children and watch Japanese animations to examine how Japanese children are expected to behave and communicate with others.  Students will

In this second-term Japanese course, students will learn Japanese language and culture through the exploration of Japanese children’s books. Using Japanese folktales and short stories, students will develop their Japanese reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills while exploring Japanese

What are considered virtues in Japan are quite different from what are considered virtues in the US; moreover, traits that are virtues in Japan are sometimes considered faults or even immoral qualities in the U.S. From an American point of view, it can thus be difficult to imagine how exactly Japanese people’s minds work. In this intermediate Japanese course, we will study

In this introductory-level Japanese course, students will explore Japan’s artistic treasures and diverse art forms to examine Japanese visual culture, history, and society while developing and practicing basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Japanese. This course offers a fun and dynamic way to begin your journey to study the Japanese language and culture

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),

A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),

Web designers and developers use html for content, css for presentation, and javascript for behavior. In this course we will learn how to add dynamic interactive elements to websites using javascript. We will cover the basic ingredients of scripting languages, including data types and structures, variables, functions, and control flow. We will also learn about unique aspects of

In this course we will create a series of user interfaces using javascript, the powerful programming language supported in every web browser and an increasing number of other environments.  In the process we will get to know the tools and vocabulary of programming, and practice the kinds of problem solving that it entails.  In addition to basic javascript syntax, we