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3.00 Credits
This course is focused on the study of some peculiar social, cultural and political aspects that have characterised the evolution of contemporary Italian society. Starting from a general overview of today's Italian society, the course draws a general portrait of 20th century Italy as far as its cultural, social and political issues are concerned: fascist mass-organisations; political participation; regional identities; gender issues and feminism; cultural consumption; the media system; food and fashion; sport; the mafia. The course is based around standard history texts of Contemporary Italy; further lectures, discussions, and assignments will integrate primary cultural, literature, musical and cinematic sources.
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3.00 Credits
This course analyes the rise of this world-famous phenomenon, its structure and significance. The course focuses on the Sicilian Mafia, its function in traditional Sicilian society and its deep interaction with politics. Students should expect to study Sicilian society and Italian history, with an accent on Sicilian events from 1863 up to the Mafia wars against the Italian state in the 80s and discuss the way in which the Italian and Mafia organizations have changed after the fall of the berlin Wall in 1989. On the political side, we explore recent directions taken by the Mafia and Anti Mafia campaigns launched after the dramatic deaths of Judges Falcone and Borsellino, the legislative, judical and political response to the Mafia phenomenon by the Italian State. Moreover, the phenomenon will be analyzed within the global framework of transnational organized crime: thus, its connections with other criminal groups will be explored. AUC Designation: Ss
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course to the institutions, policies and current political issues of the European Union (EU). It includes an historical overview of the integration process, as well as an analysis of the most important International Relations and Comparative Politics theories about European integration. Moreover, it examines the policy-making structures and functions of the EU institutions and the state of integration with particular attention to security and defence policy, and external relations. The course will include a combination of lecture and discussions as well as a series of individual presentations. More specifically, the course analyzes the following issues and concepts: From the European Community to the European Union; Theories on European integration: federalism; new-functionalism, new-institutionalism; The EU Institutions and Actors; The Economic and Monetary Union The Enlargment Process; The Common Foreign and Security and Defense Policy (CFSP/ESDP); The Barcelona Process and EU Mediterran ean policy; The Neighborhood Policy; The EU as a global actor. AUC Designation: Ss
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course to the Institutions, policies and current political issues of the global political system. It includes an analysis of the most imprtant International Relations theories, as well as the policy0making structures and functions of the international institutions. The course will include a combination of lecture and discussions as well as a series of individual presentations. More specifically, the course analyses the following issues and concepts: The main theoretical paradigms and approaches; the institutions and the rules of the global political system; the globalization process; the global political agenda; the Interntaional Civil society; the Non-Governmental-Organisations (NGO's); global terrorism, rogue/failed States; the War on terrorvs. the European security system; the United nations system; peacekeeping/peace builiding/peace-enforcement global security; multilateralism. AUC Designation: Ss
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3.00 Credits
Through lecture and seminar this class explores the principal developments in political thought, and practice, from Fifth century BC Greece to the political writings of Augustine. We discuss both specific political developments and broader themes within the debate, including such questions as: What is the nature of a state and where did it come from? What are the duties and obligations of its citizens? Can the ideal state exist? The course concludes with a survey of the radial political programs of the Renaissance, concentrating on the significance of Machiavelli. AUC Designation: Ss
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3.00 Credits
This course is on the history of Italy from its Unification to the end of the 20th century, with a particulare focus on the political, social, economic and cultural structures. Three main periods are analyzed: the so-called 'liberal' Italy (1861-1914); the fascist regime (1922-1943); the republican Italy (1946-present day). The different histories of the three main geographical regions: South, Center and North are examined. We look at the distinct patterns of evolution and development in socio-cultural, economic and political terms that exist between these regions. The outcome of parallel, interwined and occasionally divergent paths has resulted in specific regional perspectives and attitudes towards the history of the country as a whole. In spite of this regional diversity a perculiar form of national unity exists. the regional dichotomies constitute one of the most interesting characteristics of Italy, one that is reflected in its complex and intriguing politics. This course is based around standard history texts of Contemporary italy; further lectures, discussions, and assignments will integrate primary cultural, literature, musical and cinematic sources. AUC Designation: Ss
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the development of terms and phrases that will enable students to have simple but useful everyday conversations, while at the same time teaching them the fundamentals of Italian grammer and provide an introduction to Italian culture and society. Daily lessons are presented in a variety of authentic contexts and by using various teaching strategies and instructional materials.
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3.00 Credits
Course designed to further develop students' Italian skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Attention is given to vocabulary and grammer structures that increase the students' ability to engage in everyday routine tasks and to exchange information more confidently on topics related to personal interest and those circumstances in which one finds oneself on a day to day basis. Daily lessons are presented in a variety of authentic contexts and by using various teaching strategies and instructional materials.
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3.00 Credits
Conducted solely in Italian. Course aims at improving and perfecting the students' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as their knowledge of Italian life and culture. It includes a grammatical review to reinforce and build upon the grammatical elements introduced in the first two introductory courses. Course encourages students to think and speak in Italian. Daily lessons are presented in a variety of authentic contexts and by using various teaching strategies and instructional materials.
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3.00 Credits
Conducted solely in italian. Course is directed towards the acquistion of more complex aspects of language structures as well as gaining more knowledge of Italy's culture. This is accomplished by reading articles, watching films, participating in class discussion and in cultural activities with the local Italian community. Daily lessons are presented in a variety of authentic contexts and by using teaching strategies and instructional materials.
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