Course Details in 2017/18 Session

Module Title	LC Understanding Italian Society Today
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 26401
Module Lead	Daniele Albertazzi
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	The course aims to develop an understanding of the key the issues surrounding contemporary Italian society today, including changes to the family and to its economic role in society, the gap north-south, the position of women, the young and the elderly, the role and influence of the Church, the impact of patterns of migration and immigration, the mafia, the role of intellectuals and of different media in society. Students are encouraged to understand and evaluate a variety of sources, including up-to-date reports and data, to aid their awareness of Italy’s strengths and problems today.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Analyse the events and phenomena which characterise contemporary Italian society, by using appropriate terminology Be able to identify and discuss different academic approaches to the interpretation of contemporary Italy Carry out independent research on a topic relating to contemporary Italian society Write fluently on the subject, providing appropriate supporting material.
Assessment	26401-01 : 2,000 word Essay : Coursework (60%) 26401-02 : 2,000 word Group Research Project : Group Assessment - Coursework (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1x 2000-word essay (60%) 1x2000-word group research project (40%) Reassessment: 2 x 2000 word essay (60% and 40%)
Other	None
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