In this course, students will read Italian Renaissance plays such as Machiavelli's "The Mandrake" and Bibbiena's "Calandria" with special attention to the portrayals of lovers and fools. The course will place particular emphasis on representations of class and gender relations. Additional readings in medieval literature, history, and critical theory will provide background and context for the plays. Lectures and texts are in English. Students registered in ITAL*3400 [1] will meet a fourth hour per week to discuss texts in Italian. This course is offered in conjunction with HUMN*3400 [2].

Calendar course descriptions with pre-requisites and restrictions can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar [3]