ITAL 219 The Promise of Eternity: Rome and its Image throughout the Centuries
Through an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates history, literature, cinema, art and music, we will consider the evolution of the Eternal City, observing the complex layers of history which remain visible within the fabric of contemporary Rome. We will follow the footsteps of the most representative characters, cultural movements, and historical events century by century, concluding with a discussion of the city's contemporary social and political identity within Italy and as a world capital. This course will fulfill a Media Studies elective.