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HIST 327

Italy in the Modern World Since 1848

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Political, social, economic, and cultural history of Italians and the Italian peninsula in Europe and the world, including nationalism, church and state, migration, Mafia, fascism, and European union.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

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3

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3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

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Historical Knowledge of Italy since 1848

Learning Outcome

Students will understand and be able to explain and analyze contemporary Italian history, including themes of economic development, state formation, fascism, internationalism, and church/state relations.

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Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze historical questions and place them in a historiographical context.

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Research Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will understand and will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents and secondary historiographical works.

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Critical Interpretation

Learning Outcome

Students will understand how to research and write.

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Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to analyze, interpret, and debate with their peers in a classroom setting the meanings and historical value of theory, art, media, and primary source texts.

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Presentations

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to present a topic and argument in class with multimedia and discussion