University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

ITAL 3215 - The Italian Mafia: Origin and Representations

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4110
Campus: Flinders University
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: 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.
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
Syllabus:

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 topic 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 topic will also provide an overview of other contemporary criminal groups of Italy such as Camorra, 'Ndrangheta and Sacra Corona Unita. https://handbook.flinders.edu.au/aos/2024/ITIN-MJ 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.

Course Fees

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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

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Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15831 01FL     This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.