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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "HS 366"
COURSE NAME: "Italy from Mussolini to the Crisis of the First Republic (1918 to present)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2015
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Luca De Caprariis
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 3:00 PM 4:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Co-requisites: EN 110; Recommended: Junior Standing, One previous history course
OFFICE HOURS:
T, Th: 10:00-11:00; 16:20-16:45
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines Italian history from the First World War to the crisis of the First Republic. Main emphasis will be on the breakdown of the Liberal State, the emergence and nature of Fascism, Mussolini’s dictatorship, the achievement and weaknesses of the post-war Republic. Although main focus will be on the evolution of political structures, socio-economic and cultural changes will receive considerable attention.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
There will be two class meetings per week. Lectures will be followed by questions and discussion. Students are expected to come to lectures prepared. Reading assignament should be completed before each class meeting.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Student will develop an understanding of crisis of Italian Liberalism and democracy in the aftermath of World War I, of the origins and nature of the Fascist movement and regime, and of the political, social and economic evolution of the post World War II Republic.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Italian Fascism: its Origins and Development | A. De Grand | Nebraska University Press | 9780803266223 | | | | | |
| Italy and its Discontents: Family, Civil Society, State | P. Ginsborg | Palgrave | 9781403973948 | | | | | |
| A History of Contemporary Italy | P. Ginsborg | Palgrave | 9781403961532 | | | | | |
| Modern Italy A Political History | D. Mack Smith | University of Michigan Press | 9780472108954 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| miterm examination | essay exam: students will answer two essay questions | 30% |
| final examination | essay exam: students will answer two essay questions | 35% |
| paper | students will write a 10-12 page paper. | 30% |
| in class participation | | 5% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge 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 cour
BThis 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.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis 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.
FThis 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:
Attendance is mandatory. Students should keep their mobile phones turned off during class. You may use your laptop, but you are not allowed to surf the web during class. Should you fail to follow these rules I will ban laptops from classroom altogether.
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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.
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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.
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SCHEDULE
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Schedule of topics
January
20 Introduction and Overview.
Italy and the Great War. The Peace Settlement.
MS: 271-282.
22 The Post War Crisis.
The Socialist Revolutionary Offensive and
the Emergence of Fascism. I
MS: 282-294; DG: 3-40.
27 The Socialist Revolutionary Offensive and
the Emergence of Fascism. II.
MS: 282-294; DG: 3-40.
29 The Breakdown of Liberal Italy: Mussolini’s March
On Rome.
MS: 295-322; DG: 3-40.
February
3 1922-1925 Mussolini as “Constitutional”
Prime Minister
MS: 322-328; DG 41-57.
5 "Lo Stato Nuovo" (The New State)
MS: 329-347; DG: 58-77.
10 1930-1936: The years of Consensus. The Totalitrian Experiment
MS: 347-367; DG: 78-91.
12 Fascist Foreign Policy.
I. 1922-1935.
MS: 383-389; DG: 92-104.
17 Fascist Foreign Policy.
II. 1935-1938.
MS: 389-396; DG: 92-119.
19 The Racial Laws and the Regime’s “Semi-Nazification”
MS: 367-380; DG: 92-119.
24 Mussolini” s “Parallel War.” Defeat and Downfall
of Fascism.
MS: 397-414; DG:92-129.
26 German Invasion and Civil War: The “Kingdom of
the South”, Resistance and the Fascist Republic
of Salò.
MS: 417-422; DG: 130-137; GH: 8-71.
March
3 The Birth of the Republic. The 1948 Constitution.
MS: 422-424; GH: 72-12.
5 The 1950’s: Italy between recovery and stagnation.
MS:425-443; GH: 141-209
10 Midterm
12 1960’s: The “Economic Miracle.” The Socio-
Economic transformation of Italy.
MS: 443-451; GH: 210-297.
17 Italian Foreign Policy during the Cold War:
Nato and European Integration.
19 The “Southern Question:” The Policies of State
Intervention and Financing in the South.
GH: 121-140.
24 Economic Change and Social Mobilization. Student and Worker Protest: 1968 and 1973.
MS: 455-458; GH: 298-347.
26 The Communist Party, the Christian Democrats and
the Challenge of Terrorism: the “Historic
Compromise”
MS: 458-467; GH: 348-405; G: 1-136.
31 The 1980”s: the crisis of Communism and the
rise of Craxi.
MS: 467-474; G: 137-178.
April
2 Kick -back City,” operation “Clean Hands” and
the Collapse of the First Republic
MS: 474-479; G: 179-248.
14 1992-1994: The Emergence of a New Political
System?
MS: 479-486; G: 249-284.
16 Berlusconi’s First Try.
MS: 486-491; G: 285-301.
21 The Long Road Towards a New Republic.
MS: 491-497.
23 Prodi, D’Alema and Amato...
G: 302-316
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28 Berlusconi and Prodi.
G: 317-324.
30 Italy after Berlusconi
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