(Offered in English) This course addresses key aspects of contemporary Italy by exploring the foundational events that shaped it, such as Unification, World War I, World War II, and the Economic Boom of the 1950s-60s. Investigative sources include short stories, novels, sociological and historical documents, and popular articles. In this course, students have the option of participating in co- and extra-curricular learning experiences. When those are offered, additional costs and application processes may apply.

Texts will be available in Italian and English.