The Italian Comedy
The Italian comedy, 1957-1976, from the movies Poveri ma belli to Febbre da Cavallo. A
historical-cultural look at cinema and Italy during the economic boom.
Appropriate reading level: B1 advanced / B2 +
expected results:
• Students will use the talking circle tradition to effectively communicate their ideas on a
variety of topics with their fellow students.

• Students will keep journals to record their responses to reading selections, responses to
practice exercises, list of new words + synonyms and antonyms
• Students will learn about Italian history.
• Students will read the stories behind the films and tell others about their favorites.
• Students will write possible plots for a film.
• Students will write what they know about Italian comedy.