ITALIAN MUSIC, CINEMA & THEATRE: A CONVERSATION In this new Italian conversation class, using simple and accessible language along with a wealth of visual material, tutor will guide students on a journey through Italian culture and civilization. The aim of this conversation course is to provide students with the tools to interpret and appreciate the rich and diverse facets of Italian culture. *Not for beginners* This course is for students of B1,B2,C1,C2 levels** We will begin by exploring the history of 'melodrama', focusing on key composers like Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini. We will then move on to 'musica leggera', before delving into the origins of Italian cinema with iconic figures such as Pasolini, Fellini, and Leone. We will also examine Italian comedy and contemporary cinema, and conclude with a look at the evolution of Italian theatre, featuring playwrights like Pirandello and Alfieri.

Your Tutor is Dr Ilenia Scuderi

Dr Ilenia Scuderi has been teaching at WEA since September 2023. 

Born and raised in Aprilia, Italy, Ilenia is a qualified pastry chef and language tutor with an Italian Pastry Diploma, Italian teaching qualification and a Degree in Philosophy.

Ilenia loves teaching the Italian language to adults, and strongly believes that exposure to Italian culture is important to the understanding of the language.

This course is available as a WEA Flexi course.

When you enrol in a WEA Flexi course, you have the option of attending each session in person or online via Zoom. You do not need to nominate a preference when you enrol, you can simply attend each session in person or online as it suits you.

Zoom is a popular video conferencing software solution which can be used as a virtual classroom. For an optimal online learning experience, when attending classes via Zoom we recommend you install Zoom Workplace on a desktop or laptop computer with built-in webcam and use a headset with microphone. Alternatively, there is a Zoom Workplace app available so you can participate using a tablet or smartphone, however you may not be able to experience all aspects of the online learning environment when participating this way.

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Please note: WEA can only provide limited technical support (such as re-sending the meeting details), as students should know how to use Zoom on their computer or device if choosing to attend this way.