3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Lower DivisionBehavioral/Social Sciences
This course introduces students to the complexities of recent migrations to Italy through the perspectives of film, literature, and art. The course covers a wide range of topics, from a historical and geographical overview of migrations to Italy, to the hotly debated issues of immigration policies, Italian citizenship law, human rights and social justice, and the process of reimagining the Italian identity in more diverse and inclusive terms. Course taught in English. No Italian knowledge required.
Learning Outcomes1Define the historical context, geographical routes, and reasons of migration to Italy.
2Explain the impact of migration on Italian demographics, economy, and Italian identity ("Italianita").
3Compare diverse cultural representations of migration to Italy with diverse representations of migration in their own cultural contexts.
4Outline the intersections between migration and the issues of citizenship, human rights, and social justice in Italian and their own cultural context.
5Reflect on their intercultural learning in the domain of curiosity, openness, empathy, and global awareness.
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