ITTR 2710

Course Description

This course traces the general history and culture of Italy from the Middle Ages to the present. It covers the Renaissance, the Baroque, the "Risorgimento," the new problems of post-unification, Fascism and the post-World War II Italian Republic. The aim is to provide historical background to comprehend both the complexity of Italian political and social evolution and the multifaceted nature of its cultural identity. Taught in English.