Courses

Alessandra has two teaching goals: to really bring her classes to life and inspire her students to move beyond the mere accumulation of academic credits.

She has taught (or is teaching) the following undergraduate courses.

Introduction to Sociology

Mass Media in Contemporary Society

Sociology of Film

Sociology of Film, Sociology through Film

Neorealism: Italian Film 1945-55

Italian Film and Social Issues

Political Sociology

Modern Social Movements

Understanding Illness: A Sociological Perspective

The End of Art
[Online Discussion Section only]

Introduction to Cultural Studies
[Discussion Section Only]

Alessandra has also been putting her heart and soul in the teaching of various levels of Italian Language courses for both undergraduates and adults. From teaching Italian she has learned a great deal in terms of pedagogical strategies and communication patterns. Inspired by her vivid imagination and creativity she has developed and used a multiplicity of materials and props.

She has also been creating enlightened applications of technology and multimedia (PowerPoint, podcasting, film, video) for her various classes.

Click here to see some examples for the teaching of Italian.

Click here to see some examples for the teaching of Sociology.