MCCCD Program Description

Survey of Contemporary Italy

Course: ITH150

First Term: 2009 Spring

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: An overview of modern Italian literary and artistic life from World War II to present; covers Italian cultural life and institutions, including political, social, and economic structures, and a comparison to American culture.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the major events in Italian political history since the end of World War II and explain their impact on Italian culture. (I) 2. Describe the major changes in the governmental structure of Italy since the end of World War II and explain their impact on Italian life. (I) 3. Describe the way in which major economic changes in Italy since the end of World War II have influenced Italian culture. (II) 4. Identify the most important new social foundations of Italy since the end of World War II. (II) 5. Describe the most important features of Italy-U.S. relations. (III) 6. Identify the most important features of contemporary Italian society and culture. (IV) 7. Identify the most important themes of contemporary Italian film and explain how they are exemplified in specific Italian films. (V) 8. Identify the most important themes of contemporary Italian literature and explain how they are exemplified in specific Italian literary selections. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Post World War II Influences A. Transition from Monarchy to Republic B. Multi-Party System C. Terrorism D. The "Second Republic" II. Manifestations of Economic and Social Transformation A. Economic Recovery B. Internal Migration C. ?Southern Question? D. The Economic Boom III. Relations between Italy and the U.S. A. U.S. Government?s Role in Italian Politics B. Italy: Dependent Partner or Ally C. American Cultural Influence IV. New Italian Society A. Italians and the Church B. Changes in the Family C. Immigration to Italy D. New Ethnicity V. Contemporary Italian Film and Literature A. Important Themes in Film B. Important Themes in Literature

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/26/1994

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