PS&I: Italian Politics and Society (L2108)
Political Systems and Issues: Italian Politics and Society
Module L2108
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The module introduces students to Italian politics and society, by looking at the key transformations inherent to this country after the end of WW2. It concentrates, first of all, on the development and fall of the First Republic, looking at key socio-political developments from a historical perspective and at the various controversies relative to this political context. Moving on from this, the focus is on the critical analysis of the process that led to the development of the Second Republic, at the key political players and the political structures that have characterised this. The Module also focuses on the most recent developments and at the context of the crisis of Italian democracy, at the rise in populism and at the emergence of the far right that has been characterising the country after the financial crisis of 2008.
Module learning outcomes
Gain critical knowledge of Italian key historical developments after WWII
Assess the Italian socio-political structure (with a focus on key institutions, political system and key processes of decision making)
Develop an understanding of key transformations in Italian society occurred after WWII
Engage and critically evaluate key literature on Italian politics and develop critical thinking and the capability to develop arguments both independently and via interaction with other peers.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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Dr Cristiano Bee
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
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