ITAL 3215 - The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations

Flinders University - Semester 2 - 2015

Please note that Italian is taught by Flinders University staff as part of an arrangement between the two Universities. Classes are held at the University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus, except for some classes which are held in Victoria Square or at Bedford Park. For detailed information on this course, please visit http://stusyswww.flinders.edu.au/topic.taf, select `ITAL? in the drop down menu and find the course by title. This topic is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the mafia, its history, its activities and its role in Italian society. Through historical, social, cultural and political changes that have characterised Sicily and Italy, the topic traces the historical evolution of the mafia phenomenon from its origin in the Middle Ages to the present day. It will also analyse sociological aspects of this organised crime syndicate such as its codes and culture, its structures of power, its business activities and its relationships with politics, politicians and religion. This course will also examine how literature and cinema represent the complexity of the mafia to explore issues of justice, politics, and morality, and it will raise awareness of certain Sicilian and Italian controversial cultural stereotypes. The course will also provide an overview of other contemporary criminal groups of Italy such as Camorra, `Ndrangheta and Sacra Corona Unita. Language requirements: ALL readings are available in English and ALL films to be accessed for this topic are available with English sub-titles. Lectures/seminars will be conducted in English.

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Course Code	ITAL 3215
Course	The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations
Coordinating Unit	Language Outreach Program
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Flinders University
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study
Assumed Knowledge	Students who are taking this topic as part of their Italian Major are expected to have a third level knowledge of Italian culture.

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FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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