ITA 355 Italian through Opera
Learning Italian through Opera is a unique and enriching experience. The Italian language is deeply intertwined with the world of opera, and studying it through this lens can provide students with cultural insights, linguistic nuances, and a heightened appreciation for both language and music. Through comparative listening exercises, reading and discussion, students will enhance their Italian language skills while gaining insight into the historical and social contexts of Italian Opera. With a focus on a number of famous operas like La Traviata, Marriage of Figaro, The Barber of Seville and La Bohème, the course includes study of specific arias, acting out scenes and attendance of live opera performances and related cultural events.