Modern Italy since 1815

Description

This course offers an upper-level survey of modern Italian history from 1815 to the present, mainly concerning il Novecento (Twentieth Century). Besides presenting and documenting historical events, the course inquires into the very making of late-modern/contemporary Italy, identifying and describing the main factors and circumstances that might have eventually fostered or interfered with the various political projects over time. It provides a complex narrative of late-modern/contemporary Italy building-process, whilst also opening windows for new interpretations and criticism. In addition, the course places Italian events within a European and world-wide framework. The course concludes with a reflection on the future of Italy.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the semester, students are enabled to:
- accurately describe late-Modern/Contemporary Italian History;
- pertinently interpret events/trends and identify the conditions that brought about them;   
- apply general historical concepts to the specific Italian case;
- connect and compare trends/events in Italian history to those in other parts of the world;
The ultimate purpose of this course is to equip students with a series of theoretical and practical tools employed in the study of history, but which might be easily transferable/adapt to other academic fields and intellectual activities more generally.

Language of instruction

English

Course type

Lecture

Credits

4 US credits - 6 ECTS

Time

twice a week; 1h 45min each class