Sociology and history of contemporary Italy

lita1301  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Sociology and history of contemporary Italy
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5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Language
Italian
Prerequisites
Grammar: B1 level in Italian 
Speaking: B1 level in Italian  
Reading comprehension: C1 level in Italian  
Main themes
The course covers topics related to contemporary Italy: political world, social structures, women’s place in society, immigration, relations with the European Union.  
As in any undergraduate course, the language-learning dimension is always present. 
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Explain the contemporary Italian political system 
 
2 Recognise the socio-political elements that characterise contemporary Italy 
 
This learning unit contributes to the development and command of the following skills and learning outcomes of the ELAL programmes: 1.3; 3.5; 4.3; 4.4; 5.6; 6.2; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6 
 
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