Post War Italy

Unit code: HAA311N

Related course(s)

At the conclusion of this unit students will be able to:

Contextualise modern developments in Italian politics, economy, society
Apply knowledge of contemporary Italy to make links with European socio-economic history
Outline a decision making framework
Identify and evaluate the effects of historical milestones in Post War Italy
Critique the development of Italy into a modern industrial nation
Understand the complexities and intrigues of Post War Italy
Ability to work in a team environment

Lecture (1 hour), Tutorial (2 hour); Language of delivery: English

Assignment (20%-25%)

Test (20%-25%)

Examination (45%-50%)

Class Contribution (5%-10%)

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work and community situations
Adaptable and able to manage change
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Economic reconstruction and positioning
Examine the political reconstruction and the aftermath of the war that brought the need for political reconstruction
Insights into post-war Italian society, culture and religion
Italy in the European Union context

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.