Below is a list in chronological order of courses in Italian culture, literature, history/politics I have taught most frequently. Students’ evaluations (“Evals”) are provided for the most-recently taught courses (#4, 5).
1. Realism and Fantasy in Modern Italian Narrative: Syllabus 2006
2. Senior Seminar: Creation of Italian Identity: Syllabus 2010
3. Savoring Italy: Recipes & Thoughts on Italian Cuisine & Culture:
Syllabus 2011 / Article on Smith College Website 2009
4. Survey of Italian Literature: Syllabus 2016 / Sample Lesson Plan / Evals. Spring ’16
5. Made in Italy. Italian Design and World Culture: Syllabus 2017 / Evals. Spring ’17
Sample Instagram Assignment / Sample Final Projects
Guest Lectures:
– The Rebirth of Taste. Italian Culinary Identity in the 19th century.
– A Futurist Dinner Party. La cucina Futurista.
– Dalla pagina alla passerella: sicilianità e haute couture.