Dear Charles,
Thanks for the information. I do not have anything against a department
definition as "Italian Studies", but what worries me is the possibility that the
core curriculum might move away from a large notion of "literature" toward
cultural studies interpreted mostly as "history". This is a dangerous
possibility particularly for programs like mine where there are NOT other
professors and the hiring for new positions can be manipulated towards a
definition of "studies" and "culture" too generalized. I feel I need ideas and
points to make to support my position. I appreciate any suggestions you might
have. Thanks again, Irene Marchegiani Jones
PS: Do you remember that we met about a year ago when I was there for a
conference at Farmingdale?
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