Course Syllabus

JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "IT 308"
COURSE NAME: "The Seventies: Italian Youth Culture and Politics"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall Semester 2012

SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Filardi Rosa
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: MW 10:00-11:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Placement or IT 301 or permission of the instructor
OFFICE HOURS: M/W 2.30-3.30 p.m

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is in Italian and will offer students the opportunity to explore topics in contemporary Italian culture.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
We will analyze the decade of the seventies giving special attention to youth culture, a distinct political and cultural force of those years. Political activism and its influence on social changes in Italian society (divorce, feminism, sexual liberation…), the role of theater and music as political tools, the importance of various dressing styles and youth slang, are some of the topics we intend to explore in the course. These will be presented through a multidisciplinary approach using various communication genres and media. Selected “texts” from songs, films, TV and radio programs will be studied, providing the basis for class discussion and work.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:

Improve reading, comprehension, writing, and oral skills in Italian
Improve reading and comprehension of Italian Language through the knowledge, and analysis of different materials, such as: songs, literary tests, articles, short essays, documentaries, and films.
understand Italian culture, history, and politics of seventies, and Italy today
develops skills in conversations through class discussion on different topics
master oral Italian Language giving presentations on different topics
Improve writing skills producing short essays in Italian Language

TEXTBOOK:

Book Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN number	Library Call Number	Comments	Format	Local Bookstore	Online Purchase
History of Contemporary Italy 1943-80	P. Ginsborg	Penguin 1990	00000000000000000000

REQUIRED RESERVED READING:

NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:

NONE

GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Assignment	Guidelines	Weight
Attendance, discussion, participation, assignments and class work	Those are essential part of the course. Good in-class performance will demande serious engagement in discussions, participation, and punctuality on assignments.	20%
Oral presentations	Presention on topic discussed with instructor	20
Midterm exam	In class exam--	20%
2 Short papers	on topics discussed in class	20%
Final exam	Final paper of 4-5 pages	20%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.

A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.

B: This is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.

There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.

C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.

D: This level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.

Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.

F: This work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular attendance is an essential component of the class participation grade. Students are allowed Three unexcused absences. Additional absences will lower the participation portion of the grade. Should you miss a class, please contact another student to find out what was covered that day so that you will be prepared for the next class.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.

STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

I settimana

Presentazioni. Introduzione corso.

Compito: Lettura Nascita dell’adolescente dagli anni cinquanta ad oggi. – pagg. 1-7 dispensa.

Giovani del 2000: cultura e identità giovanile – Discussione in classe. Compito: preparazione questionario e interviste a giovani italiani.

II settimana

Relazione in classe delle interviste fatte-

Il ’68 in Italia-

- Francesco Guccini Dio è morto- canzone e video.

Discussione in classe.

Compito: Analisi testuale scritta e commento della canzone Dio è morto

Lettura da Paul Ginsborg:chap.9 The Era of Collective Action, 1968-73.

III settimana

Giovani e politica: I gruppi, la piazza, le canzoni di lotta, le radio libere.

- Introduzione storica: la politica italiana.

- La ribellione studentesca- Video: 1968-1998 30 anni di oblio, documentario di S. Agosti, prima parte. Poesia di P. Paolo Pasolini Il Pci ai giovani!

- Discussione in classe dei materiali visti e letti.

Compito: Lettura da Paul Ginsborg:chap 9 cont.

IV settimana

Video: - Le lotte operaie- documentario di S. Agosti (seconda parte)

Canzoni di lotta: Contessa di Paolo Pietrangeli. Analisi e discussione testo canzone.

Video : Il 68 italiano: interviste—

Compito : preparare una presentazione orale su un argomento a scelta tra i temi trattati in classe.

V settimana

-Presentazione orale 1-

Film I cento passi, di M.Tullio Giordana.

Analisi e discussione film-

La musica : a. I cantautori : Gaber, De André, Battist,Finardi- b. I gruppi: Area, Bms, … Compito: Analisi testuale scritta e commento di una canzone a scelta.

VI settimana

I freaks: “ I figli dei fiori”, la droga

- Film : Radio Freccia, di Ligabue

- Analisi e discussione film-

Compito: Commento scritto ai film Cento passi, Radio Freccia

VII settimana

Film : Lavorare con Lentezza, di Guido Chiesa

Analisi e discussione film.

Compito: P.Ginsborg, chapt. 10, Crisis, Compromises and the ‘Anni di piombo’

VIII settimana

MIDTERM EXAM

- Femminismo in Italia-

Film: Bellissime. Dal 1960 a oggi dalla parte di ‘Lei’, di Giovanna Gagliardo

-Video-documentari di S. Agosti, terza part.

Compito: Lettura L. Chiavola, Liberazione della donna, feminism in Italy.- L. Paolozzi, A. Leiss, Un paese sottosopra.1973-1996 una voce del femminismo italiano

IX settimana

Amore e Libertà sessuale. Documentario “Love meetings” di PierPaolo Pasolini.

Analisi e discussione materiali visti e letti.

Compito: Preparare una presentazione orale

X settimana

-Presentazione orale 2 -

Documentario Istituto Luce: Storia d’Italia ( cap. 14 --1969- 1978) . Cambiamenti nella società. Nuove Leggi: Divorzio, Aborto. Strategia della Tensione. Terrorismo.

Compito : Commento scritto: Prime riflessioni e conclusioni

XI settimana

Film : Il caso Moro(sul sequestro Moro) di Giuseppe Ferrara

- Discussione film-

XII settimana

-Film :La meglio gioventù, di M.Tullio Giordana

XIII settimana

- Conclusioni e riflessioni sul corso-

-preparazione presentazioni orali finali su un argomento concordato con l’insegnante.

XIV settimana

-presentazioni orali finali-

- ESAMI FINALI