A detailed study of political, cultural and social developments in postwar Italy. The main areas of discussion will be: the Resistance - myth and reality; Neorealism; the economic boom of the late 50s and its demise; the introduction of TV and other developments in mass media and mass culture; the cultural avant-garde of the 60s; 1968 and its aftermath; internal migration and the effects of urbanisation; subversion and terrorism in the 70s; hedonism and mass culture in the 80s; and Italy in the 90s - problems and prospects. Use is made of different media: written and audiovisual materials including films and political songs.
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 and movements that have transformed a devastated postwar Italy into one of the main industrial powers in the world;
- apply their reflective, analytical and argumentative skills to independently research;
- evaluate and offer their own conclusions on the different and often contrasting perspectives on Italy and Italians (post war and in this century), from within Italy and from abroad;
- express themselves appropriately and accurately orally and in writing
Indicative Assessment
Two 1,500 word essays (70%) and one tutorial presentation linked to one essay 20%); preparation of, and contribution to tutorials and seminars (10%)
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Workload
One hour lecture per week and one hour tutorial in Italian per week and 7 seminars
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
A brick of selected materialsPreliminary Reading
Ginsborg, P, A History of Contemporary Italy, 1943-1988, Penguin, 1990
Majors
Minors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $2718 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3876 |
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