Italia! Che bel paese! Italy! What a beautiful country! For thousands of years, the “boot” in the Mediterranean has been a rich source of history and culture as promoted through language. This two-part course will be dedicated, first, to the storied history of Italy as it relates to language and cultural uniqueness and, second, to the tremendously expressive Italian language of today. Overall, the course will focus on the splendor of Italian language and its prominent role in culture: music, food, drink, customs, and more. Students will also learn a few handy expressions and gestures in Italiano. Both sessions of this class will be held on July 29 with a break for lunch. Course fee includes $4 for pizza.
