State and Society in Fascist Italy (Ordinary) (U03169)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : LLC-3-IT0022

This course looks at the political and social history of Fascist Italy, one of the most fascinating and turbulent periods of modern Italian history which has given rise to a rich, interesting and often highly politicised historiography.

The course concentrates in particular on:
- the causes of the rise of fascism;
- social change during the period of the regime;
- political mobilisation, the quest for consensus and the limits to consensus;
- government policy in a number of areas including labour relations, the church, foreign affairs, gender, race and demography

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Entrance to Italian Three (Ordinary). This course is open to Ordinary Students only.

? Co-requisites : This course is normally taken in conjunction with Italian 3 Language (U02164)

? Prohibited combinations : Fascist Italy HI0038

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - Italian, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s)
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints