Undergraduate Course: Women in Italy Since 1860 (ELCI10017)
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 10 (Year 4 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 |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| By the end of the course students should have increased their knowledge of the history of Italian women since 1860. They should also have improved their presentational, analytical, research and writing skills through seminar work and essays. |
Assessment Information
One degree examination.
One essay. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
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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