Lorenzo Borgotallo
Italian School Faculty
Email: lborgota@middlebury.edu
Phone: work802.443.5727
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian, Clemson University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Courses
Courses offered in the past four years.
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ITAL 3301 - Grammar and Composition ▹
This course aims at strengthening and developing the intricate linguistic competence that students must possess in order to decipher and produce various verbal codes. Special emphasis will be given to oral and written expression through a systematic review of complex linguistic structures. The mastery of grammar will be acquired through an intensive practice of a variety of exercises. Readings and discussions of special topics will culminate in the writing of short pieces of descriptive narrative and argumentative prose.
Required Texts: Una grammatica italiana per tutti. Edilingua 2. Livello Intermedio New Haven and London.
Additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor
Summer 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012
ITAL 3304 - Italy Trends Lead Figures&Cult ▹
Important Trends, Leading Figures and Cultural Moments in Italy
The aim of the course is to analyze and discuss cultural moments in Italian civilization through a series of discussions and debates based on important trends, leading figures and controversial and classical topics. The students will have the opportunity to improve the conversational skills needed to express their personal views and to expose the materials read.
Required Texts: PDF and additional material for the course will be provided by the Instructor.
*Students are also encouraged to participate in all the workshops offered in the evening*
Summer 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012
ITAL 3359 - Intro Study Italian Literature ▹
Introduction to Italian Literaure
In this course we will read and discuss texts spanning all periods of Italian literature and exploring all major literary forms: poetry, prose (narrative and expositional), and theater (in prose and in verse). Students will gain an understanding of the sweep of Italian literature, while sharpening their reading and analytical skills, as well as their ability to express themselves in Italian. (1 Unit)
Required Texts: Letteratura italiana per stranieri. Nuova edizione
A cura di: Paolo E. Balboni - Anna Biguzzi
Il sentiero dei nidi di ragno di I. Calvino
La casa in collina di C. Pavese
* Students are encouraged to take advantage of the theatrical workshops conducted by Isabella Carloni, the workshop on Italian political songs by Silvia Cresti and the folkdance workshop held by Michela Musolino.
Summer 2011, Summer 2012
