The course includes an introduction to the central aspects of Italian geography, history, culture and polity, with particular emphasis on the factors that distinguish northern Italy from the rest of the country. The emphasis is mainly on recent centuries, which is highlighted through selected non-fiction texts, newspaper articles and audiovisual material.
You will find more information about the course such as schedule, bibliography, etc. in the course room in Canvas (click on the link on the right).
Mandatory, scheduled seminars and exams are conducted online in a virtual classroom (no physical meetings). Participation requires an internet connection, headset with microphone and headphones and a standalone webcam.
Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Plug in peripherals to your computer, install programmes and adapt installations for your computer.
Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than two years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 2 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.
Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.
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In the learning platform Canvas you can find more information about the course.
Visit the course room