After the Republic: Venice from 1797 to the Present (HI315)

This module analyses the cultural, economic, environmental, political, and social history of Venice and the Veneto from the fall of the Republic of Venice in 1797 to the present. Whilst focusing on Venice and the Veneto, the module also considers issues with a wider resonance. These issues include: imperialism; nationalism; fascism; violence; warfare; disease; cultural, economic, and environmental changes; and the impact of tourism.

The module makes use of an extensive range of primary sources, including literary and visual representations of Venice and the Veneto. Living in Venice familiarises students with the city and the module includes site visits.

The module draws on insights from neighbouring disciplines such as art history, anthropology, film, and literary studies.