Meets MWF 9:05-9:55 in BH 330
Meets with HIST B368 and WEUR W605
Obtain on-line authorization from department
Carries Culture Studies Credit

This course will examine the political, social, cultural, and economic history of Italy over the past two hundred years. We shall cover the Risorgimento and Italian unification; Liberal Italy and the "mutilated victory" in World War I; Italian opera and other important cultural movements in the Liberal, Fascist, and Republican periods; the Fascist seizure of power and regime; alliance with Nazi Germany, defeat, and resistance in World War II; the decades-long postwar contest between Christian Democrats and Communists; the economic miracle of the 1950's and 60's; Mafia, left wing, and right wing violence and terrorism; and recent political developments including the kickbacks scandal and creation of the so-called Second Republic.

The following books are required for the course; they have been ordered at the bookstore and also will be on 3-hour open reserve at the library:

• Spencer di Scala, Italy from Revolution to Republic. Bouler, Westview Press, 1995
• Tomasi di Lampedusa, Giuseppe, The Leopard. New York, Pantheon Books, 1987 [1958]
• Silone, Ignazio, Fontamara. NAL/Dutton, 1981 [1930]

Students are expected to attend lectures, take part in discussions (conducted as a part of regular lecture hours), do the required readings, and see the required films. Assignments will include a short geography quiz, quizzes on the novels and films, a midterm exam, two short papers, and a final exam.