Undergraduate Course: Women in Italy Since 1860 (Ordinary) (ELCI09002)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - Italian |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course focuses on the history of Italian women since the birth of the new Italian state in 1860. Starting with the Civil Code of 1865 it covers a range of political, social and economic themes. Topics include ideology about gender roles, family law and legal reform, gender roles within families and the household, demographic change and sexuality, motherhood, employment and female roles in political movements and parties. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
This course is open to Ordinary Students only.
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s)
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints |
Assessment Information
One degree examination 70%
One essay (30%) |
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Perry Willson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3643
Email: P.R.Willson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Jacqueline Barnhart
Tel: (0131 6)51 3757
Email: Jackie.Barnhart@ed.ac.uk |
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