Social, political and cultural changes in Italy since the 1950?s have shaped the multi-faceted Italy of today. In a global landscape dominated by tendencies towards cultural sameness, the course aims to identify what constitutes Italian cultural specificity, Italian flair emerging as a prominent element of Italian culture, lifestyle and identity.
Italian attitudes expressed in contemporary texts, are analysed within a historical-comparative framework, contrasting Post-War with present-day Italy in relation to Europe and the World.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will:
- have the knowledge and skills to discuss topical issues, events, places and ideas and major characteristics of what constitutes Italian flair;
- apply their knowledge of observation of behaviors, attitudes and Italian lifestyle patterns;
- discover if there is an Italian identity, set it against critical stereotypes of Italy in Europe and elsewhere;
- conclude argumentatively what is unique about Italy and Italians in their assignments;
- express themselves appropriately and accurately orally and in writing
Other Information
All assessment is conducted in Italian for students undertaking the course as part of the Italian major. Students undertaking the course as part of the Contemporary Europe major can complete their assessment in English.
Indicative Assessment
1,500 word essay (30%), oral presentation (30%), independent project (30%) and preparation for tutorials and active contribution to discussion (10%).
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Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Forgacs, D. & Lumley, R. (Eds.), (1996). Italian cultural studies: An introduction. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press.
Procacci, G. (1998). Storia degli italiani / Giulano Procacci. Bari : Laterza.
Ruggiero, R. (1994). Paese Italia: Venti secoli di identita'. Roma: Donzelli, 1994.
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3132 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3132 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
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