1. Italian Cinema: Term 1 weeks 2-5 (JL). This section one will provide an introduction to the history and development of Italian cinema. Students will learn the technical vocabulary to enable them to provide close analysis of a film, looking at how meanings are created through the choice of sound, lighting and camerawork.

2. Short Story Narratives: Term 1 weeks 7-10 (JL). This section focuses on the narrative techniques of the short story and includes writings by Italo Calvino, Primo Levi and Dacia Maraini.

3. Romantic Lyric Poetry: Term 2 weeks 1 - 4 (FC). Section three centres on lyric poetry, using particularly the example of the works of Giacomo Leopardi, perhaps Italy’s most famous Romantic poet

4. Renaissance Theatre: Term 2 weeks 5-10 (DL). Section four looks at Renaissance theatre, particularly through a witty play, the Mandragola, written by Niccolò Machiavelli at the start of the sixteenth century

Term 3: Individual tutorial providing feedback on essay draft and support for writing longer essay.

Three essays are required for the module. Non-submission of one or more essay will lead to failure in the module. Please see the Assessment page for titles and guidance.