Language and Culture - Research Assessment

A large 2 volume Italian-English, English-Italian dictionary. Very complete definitions that translate various expressions as well as the main term.

By emphasizing the complicated conjugations and grammar rules, taking a narrower focus to improve comprehension, Italian Grammar For Dummies is a hands-on guide to mastering the written aspects of Italian. Provides ample opportunities to practice proper Italian grammar and serves as an excellent course supplement for those struggling with the complexities of the language. Offers instruction and practice exercises for both speaking and writing the language, giving you greater confidence in your ability to communicate in Italian. Useful for students who want a complement to an Italian course they are already taking.

This book contains entries for major and minor Italian writers from the twelfth century to the present, to Italian metrics and poetic forms or genres, and to literary or critical schools, periods, problems, and movements. A general introduction to major figures and movements throughout the long and rich history of Italian literature.

Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, up the arduous slopes of Purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of Paradise-the sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation. This translation, by John Ciardi, has become a classic on its own.

Some translations from Italian and French, edited and with an introduction by Joseph Pivato. The most inclusive collection of its kind in North America, this anthology includes a wide variety of genres, from fiction and poetry to essays, plays, film scripts and memoirs. The more than fifty authors represented come from across Canada and have backgrounds in all regions of Italy. Organized in three sections, Writers from Our Past, Writers for Our Time, and Ironies of Identity, the book presents both published and unpublished excerpts from the work of writers of various ages and literary styles. For students looking to find a subject of research for their Comprehensive Assessment.

"Pillars of Lace" is an eclectic collection of the finest writing by Italian-Candian women. It is the first anthology of its kind in Canada. This anthology showcases excerpts from a variety of genres: poetry, short stories, film scripts, novels, personal memoirs and journalism. The work, some of which is translated into English, is from a complex tricultural landscape. This anthology is the perfect starting point for an introduction to and a taste of Italian-Canadian writing by women for students.

Early Modern Italy is a fascinating survey of society in Italy from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries - the Renaissance to the Enlightenment.

The most current account of the richly complex and critically important history of Italy from the Romans to the height of the Renaissance, and from the long struggle for unification to the second world war and post war economic success.

A history of the Italian peninsula reaching back to prehistoric times, "Italy: A Short History" is exactly what its title says:a short history of Italy. Long periods of time are summarized in a readable and informative manner, leaving students free to delve deeper into a period or event of their choosing.

"The Oxford History of Italy" is a very useful introduction to Italian history. Its chapters can stand on their own and are rich in information. A great reference work from a reputable academic publisher.