Unit 1 Introduction. Methodology. Terminology. Definitions.
(Aug. 28, 30) (assigned readings)
Unit 2 Eras of Historical and Cultural Development. Territory, Economy, and Society. The People and the Nation.
(Sep. 4, 6) (Mignone, pp. 1-30; Mammone, pp. 1-16; assigned readings)
Unit 3 Political and Social Foundations. Government Structure. The Multi-Party System. Elections. Partitocracy
(Sep. 11, 13) (Mignone, pp. 31-60; assigned readings)
Unit 4 Decisive Turning Points and Constitutional Transformation. Historic Compromise. The Second Republic.
(Sep. 18, 20, 22) (Mignone, pp. 61-84; Mammone, pp. 17-48; assigned readings)
Unit 5 Dangers to the State. Plots and Terrorism. Students Revolt. Revolutionary Organizations. Mafias and Crime.
(Sep. 25, 27) (Mignone, pp. 85-106; assigned readings)
Unit 6 U.S. Italian Relations. Dependent Ally or Independent Partner? American Cultural Penetration.
(Oct. 2, 4*) (Mignone, pp. 107-122; Mammone, pp. 49-98; assigned readings)
* MIDTERM EXAM
Unit 7 The Economic Recovery. Agricultural Reconstruction. Industrialization and State Industries. Recession.
(Oct. 9, 11) (Mignone, pp. 123-156 ; Mammone, pp. 99-113; assigned readings)
Unit 8 Industrial Change and Social Transformation. Economic Boom. Underground Economy. The Labor market.
(Oct. 16, 18) (Mignone, pp. 157-180; Mammone, pp. 114-142; assigned readings)
Unit 9 The two Italy. The Southern Question. Stereotypes and Historical Division. Poor State Planning and Politics.
(Oct. 23, 25*) (Mignone, pp. 180-206; Mammone, pp. 143-170; assigned readings)
* PROJECT PROPOSAL
Unit 10 Emigration, Migration, Immigration, and Social Transformation. Internal Migration and Regional Identities.
(Oct. 30) (Mignone, pp. 207-230; Mammone, pp. 171-198; assigned readings)
Unit 11 Democratizing the Education System. The Transformation of the University System. Barons. Radical reforms.
(Nov. 6, 8) (Mignone, pp. 231-262; Mammone, pp. 199-228; assigned readings)
Unit 12 Secularization of State and Society. The Catholic Church. Religion as Cultural Pillar. Other religions.
(Nov. 13, 15) (Mignone, pp. 263-290 ; assigned readings)
Unit 13 Family: Tradition and Change. Women’s Movement and Gender Relations. Familism. New Legislation.
(Nov. 20, 22) (Mignone, pp. 293-341; Mammone, p. 229-242; assigned readings)
Unit 14 Italy, the European Union, and Globalization. Conclusion.
(Nov. 27, 29*) (Mammone, pp. 243-252; assigned readings)
* FINAL RESEARCH PROJECT * PORTFOLIO
(Dec. 1-7, tba*)
* FINAL EXAM
Films/Audiovisual Materials Sessions:
(Monday Sep. 25 at 19:30) “on Mafia”
(Monday Oct. 23 at 19:30) “on Minorities”
(Monday Nov. 6 at 19:30) “on Corruption”
NOTE:
The syllabus schedule may undergo reasonable changes in relation to guest speakers, field trips, make-ups, discussions, events, and other contingencies.