HUM 175 Modern Italian History/Culture
Survey of modern Italy, beginning with its unification, Il Risorgimento in 1860, through the country's evolution from a ravaged, post-war agrarian society into one of the leading industrialized countries in the Western World. Other topics will include Italian fascism, Mussolini, political structure, separation of church and state, economic recovery, social transformation in the 1950s and 1960s, terrorism, organized crime, Italy's low birth rate and aging population, and recent waves of immigration. Overview of Italy's historical, cultural, political, and social characteristics.
Prerequisite
Eligibility for ENGL& 101.