A Historical Journey Through Italy's Links With The Wider World
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| HIST3126 | History | 3 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- HIST3126
- School
- History
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module examines the history of modern Italy (19th-21st centuries) through her many ties and networks with the wider world. Particular relevance is given to key moments and developments in the history of modern Italy that emphasise the connections and the circulations of ideas, people, and goods across borders. Italy is thus used as a fascinating case study to reflect critically on nation-states and associated notions and phenomena, such as identity, sense of belonging, migration, warfare, colonialism and post-colonialism.
Target Students
All History (single and joint honours) students in years 3 or 4. Available to Liberal Arts students.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Students will be instructed via a series of lectures/workshops and seminars.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Essay 3,000 words.
- 50% Coursework 2: Essay 3,000 words.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To enthuse and educate students about a history of modern Italy that goes beyond the physical /geographical space to take into accounts exchanges, movement and linkages. Such an approach can lead to a broader reflection on historiography, its focus on the nation-state and the gains of a focus on longer temporalities and the entanglement of cultures.Learning Outcomes
Assess the impact of exchanges, connections and movement on national histories.
Assess different perspectives on modern Italy beyond the focus on the nation-state and its borders.
Analyse primary sources on the history of modern Italy in the wider world.
Express themselves clearly, coherently and fluently in both written and oral forms.
Select, sift and synthesise information from numerous secondary and some primary sources.
Develop IT and digital literacy to access sources, process information and complete assignments.