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The debate on national identity is often associated with qualifying the defining traits of a nation's 'character'. The question of defining the Italian 'character' came sharply to the fore in the aftermath of Italy's unification, when the challenges of 'making Italians' raised questions about their national characteristics.

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Proposals for ASMI annual conference

ASMI members are invited to put forward proposals for themes for the Annual Conference.

Proposals should reach the ASMI Secretary by 30 September. Proposals will be discussed and voted at the Annual General Meeting each year.

Proposals should be submitted using the proposal form. The form requests the name of one or more organisers, a theme, a brief explanation/rationale for the theme, some possible speakers, a venue if already considered, a preliminary budget, and any financial or other support that could be available or applied for.

Please email proposal forms to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or post to: Marcella Sutcliffe, ASMI Secretary, c/o Department of Italian, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.