HIST279

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HIST279

Italy and Spain in the 20th Century HIST279 FA

Crosslistings: COL 281

Next Offered in 9899 FA

A seminar offering a comparative analysis of aspects of Italian and Spanish history in this century. Consideration will be given to economic underdevelopment, regionalisms, the role of the Catholic Church, the failure of liberal political systems, the emergence of fascism, the regimes of Mussolini and Franco and the contemporary political situation. Emphasis will be given to the Fascist regime in Italy and to the Civil War in Spain.

MAJOR READINGS

R. Carr and J. Fusi, SPAIN: DICTATORSHIP
TO DEMOCRACY
G. Brenan, THE SPANISH LABYRINTH
R. Carr, MODERN SPAIN
V. Cunningham, SPANISH FRONT: WRITERS ON THE CIVIL WAR
G. Jackson, THE SPANISH REPUBLIC AND CIVIL WAR
G. Orwell, HOMAGE TO CATALONIA
S. Payne, FALANGE: A HISTORY OF SPANISH FASCISM
S. Payne, THE FRANCO REGIME, 1936-1975
R. Gunther, G. Sani, G. Shabad, SPAIN AFTER FRANCO
D. Mack Smith, MUSSOLINI
R. deFelice, INTERPRETATIONS OF FASCISM
B. Balloten, THE SPANISH REVOLUTION
A.J. Gregor, ITALIAN FASCISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DICTATORSHIP

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four papers, approximately 5-6 pages, on questions to be assigned; weekly reports on work in progress; and a research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Readings will be in English, but students with a command of Spanish and/or Italian will be expected to explore readings in one or both languages. Preparation of the research paper will constitute approximately one-third of a student's work in the course. COL students who wish to take this course may receive a Pass/Fail grade.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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Reference:

HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY. U.S.A.: Derbibooks, 1976

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