What does it mean to be Italian in 2020? How do young adults, the aging, members of the LGBTQ community, second-generation Italians and immigrants negotiate and construct their identities in Italy today? More specifically, what are the personal histories of these individuals and groups in a nation where ideologies of an imagined homogeneity persist, yet day-to-day, lived experiences shore up visions of a “modern,” multifaceted Italy?
Building on these questions, this course will examine the increasing presence, participation, and visibility of traditionally marginalized persons in Italy. Following a historical introduction that gives context to the Unification and subsequent nation-building projects in Italy, the course draws on an archive of interdisciplinary texts of multiple mediums (visual, auditory, etc.) to illustrate conventions, trends, and exceptions of be(com)ing Italian in 2020.
CASE STUDIES
Working with a partner, you will teach a class session on a specific case study. In addition to profiling a person, organization, or association, case studies are intended to further develop course content. The professor will model an example of a case study on Monday, 27 January.
You are required to meet with the professor at least one-week before your case study so that you can review your lesson plan and the HW you plan to assign to your peers.
World Congress of Families XIII
Monday, 27 January
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Francesca Pardi*
Monday, 3 February
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Porpora Marcasciano*
Wednesday, 12 February
Tiziano Ferro
Friday, 14 February​
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Meglio Milano*
Monday, 24 February
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The Boys of Rione Sanità*
Monday, 2 March
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Anti-Salvini “Sardines”
Wednesday, 25 March
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Kossi Amekowoyoa Komla-Ebri
Monday, 30 March
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Igiaba Scego*
Wednesday, 1 April
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Tor Pignattara (La Sultana)*
Friday, 10 April
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Ghali
Friday, 17 April
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