UMBR PSIT 351 - History & Politics in Modern Italy

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course has been designed to review and examine the modern political history of Italy from the Second World War to the present time. After a short overview over Italian History before WWII, the main areas of focus will be: the Second World War and the Cold War, the workings of governing institutions in the post-war period (there will be detailed discussion of the postwar constitution and the new political system), the role of the Church, political parties and movements, the European unification process, black and red terrorism, as well as political corruption and political conspiracy. There will also be detailed discussion of the crises and transformation of the post-war Italian political system in the early 1990s. (http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/itUmbraInstitute AUC Designation: Cl

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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