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Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2009/10


EU20071: Italian politics & society 2A: Italy since 1945

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 33%, EX 67%
Click here for further informationSupplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Description: Aims:
This unit aims: 1) to provide a historical overview of the main political and social events of the post-war period in Italy; 2) to equip students with the appropriate analytical skills to permit a critical evaluation of the period.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit students should: 1) be familiar with the main historical and political events of the post-war period; 2) be able to critically evaluate the principal interpretations of post-war Italian politics; 3) have in-depth knowledge about the role of the Cold War in Italy's post-war history.

Skills:
Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit.

Content:
The unit will pay attention to the following areas: the period of reconstruction; the effects of the Cold War on Italy's domestic affairs; collective movements of the l960s and l970s; the political system; the major political parties.
NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.