The course aims to acquire the ability to understand the history of Italy from the Risorgimento until today, according to a perspective interlacing local, national and supranational dimensions. It will analyse the main political, cultural, social and economical points that characterised the Italian history, with peculiar emphasis on the 20th century.
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materiale didattico
The first, held by Prof. Antonio D’Alessandri, focuses on the historical events of the Italian nation during Nineteenth century. Particular attention is paid to the formation of the Italian national movement, within the broader framework of Europe during the so-called century of nationalities. The analysis deals with the many insurrectional attempts up to the crucial years of national unification. Then, the main problems of the new unitary state are tackled: from internal politics to the difficult search for an adequate international position for the country, until the start of WWI.
The second part, taught by Dr. Michele Di Donato, focuses on the historical events happening between WWI and the crisis of the so-called First Republic. Insights will include, in particular, fascism (movement and regime) and the evolution of democracy in the Republican Italy, through the consolidation and following decline of the traditional political parties and their respective political cultures. The analysis will take into account the contemporary social and cultural transformations within the country.
Alberto Mario Banti, Il Risorgimento italiano, Laterza, Roma-Bari
Emilio Gentile, Il fascismo in tre capitoli, Laterza, Roma-Bari
Students enrolled in the previous system (8 CFU exam) must, at their choice, carry out supplementary reading to be agreed with the lecturer of the first part on the 19th century or they must replace Emilio Gentile, "Il fascismo in tre capitoli", with the book, by Emilio Gentile himself, "Fascismo. Storia e interpretazione", Laterza, 2005.
Programma
The course is divided in two parts carried out by two different teachers.The first, held by Prof. Antonio D’Alessandri, focuses on the historical events of the Italian nation during Nineteenth century. Particular attention is paid to the formation of the Italian national movement, within the broader framework of Europe during the so-called century of nationalities. The analysis deals with the many insurrectional attempts up to the crucial years of national unification. Then, the main problems of the new unitary state are tackled: from internal politics to the difficult search for an adequate international position for the country, until the start of WWI.
The second part, taught by Dr. Michele Di Donato, focuses on the historical events happening between WWI and the crisis of the so-called First Republic. Insights will include, in particular, fascism (movement and regime) and the evolution of democracy in the Republican Italy, through the consolidation and following decline of the traditional political parties and their respective political cultures. The analysis will take into account the contemporary social and cultural transformations within the country.
Testi Adottati
Aurelio Lepre, Claudia Petraccone, Storia d’Italia dall’Unità a oggi, il Mulino, BolognaAlberto Mario Banti, Il Risorgimento italiano, Laterza, Roma-Bari
Emilio Gentile, Il fascismo in tre capitoli, Laterza, Roma-Bari
Students enrolled in the previous system (8 CFU exam) must, at their choice, carry out supplementary reading to be agreed with the lecturer of the first part on the 19th century or they must replace Emilio Gentile, "Il fascismo in tre capitoli", with the book, by Emilio Gentile himself, "Fascismo. Storia e interpretazione", Laterza, 2005.
Bibliografia Di Riferimento
There are no further compulsory readings for students. Additional ones might be provided to attending students.Modalità Erogazione
Lectures with the help of audiovisuals. The method aims to give students the fundamental knowledge to reach the educational goals and encourages the active participation of students.Modalità Frequenza
Attendance is strongly recommended but it is not mandatory.Modalità Valutazione
The exam is oral. Criteria for evaluation are: knowledge and understanding of the program's content, clarity of the presentation, synthesis and analytical skills, linguistics skills.