Mediterranean History in the Modern Period
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to offer the intellectual elements of the history of the Mediterranean in the early-modern period as well as the guidelines and historiographic languages relating to the period under consideration. The course also aims to provide lexical and conceptual tools suitable for both scientific and popular historical communication
Expected learning outcomes
The course aims to introduce participants to the historical reflection on the Mediterranean world during the early-modern period, opening them to the use of published and unpublished sources and the printed and online bibliographic tools essential for the study of the period. Through the analysis of concrete examples, students will be introduced to different methodologies of historical investigation and the study of archival documentation. At the end of the course students will be able to critically read primary sources and scientific texts relating to the historical period under consideration and develop independent reflections on the main historical and historiographical issues related to the Mediterranean in the early-modern era. These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom: in particular, through critical reflection on documents and texts proposed for individual analysis and participation in seminar activities. These will be expressed during the course, through presentation and discussion by the students - individually or in groups - regarding documents proposed by the instructor.
Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours.
Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: History of the Early Modern Mediterranean
Module 1: The Mediterranean historiography in the XIX - XXI centuries
Module 2: The political history of the Great Sea (1453-1848)
Module 3: The urbanization of the Early Modern Age (Mediterranean cities and spaces)
Module 1: The Mediterranean historiography in the XIX - XXI centuries
Module 2: The political history of the Great Sea (1453-1848)
Module 3: The urbanization of the Early Modern Age (Mediterranean cities and spaces)
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the admission to the MA degree in historical science
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works and/or individual presentations are envisaged.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works and/or individual presentations are envisaged.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2, 3)
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
Franco Salvatori (a cura di), Il Mediterraneo delle città: scambi, confronti, culture, rappresentazioni, Roma, Viella, 2008.
Donatella Calabi, Paola Lanaro (a cura di), La città italiana e i luoghi degli stranieri (XIV-XVIII secolo), Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1998.
Stefano Zaggia (a cura di), Fare la città. Salvaguardia e manutenzione urbane in età moderna, Milano, Mondadori, 2006.
John A. Marino, Becoming neapolitan. Citizen culture in baroque Naples, Baltimora, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
Anne Brogini, Malte, frontière de chrétienté (1530-1670), Roma, École Française de Rome, 2006.
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
Franco Salvatori (a cura di), Il Mediterraneo delle città: scambi, confronti, culture, rappresentazioni, Roma, Viella, 2008.
Donatella Calabi, Paola Lanaro (a cura di), La città italiana e i luoghi degli stranieri (XIV-XVIII secolo), Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1998.
Stefano Zaggia (a cura di), Fare la città. Salvaguardia e manutenzione urbane in età moderna, Milano, Mondadori, 2006.
John A. Marino, Becoming neapolitan. Citizen culture in baroque Naples, Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
Anne Brogini, Malte, frontière de chrétienté (1530-1670), Roma, École Française de Rome, 2006.
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
Fernand Braudel, Civiltà e imperi del Mediterraneo nell'età di Filippo II, Torino, Einaudi, 2010.
David Abulafia, Il grande mare. Storia del Mediterraneo, Milano, Mondadori, 2013.
Peregrine Horden, Nicholas Purcell, The corrupting sea: a study of Mediterranean history, Oxford, Blackwell, 2000.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English or in French) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2, 3)
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
Franco Salvatori (a cura di), Il Mediterraneo delle città: scambi, confronti, culture, rappresentazioni, Roma, Viella, 2008.
Donatella Calabi, Paola Lanaro (a cura di), La città italiana e i luoghi degli stranieri (XIV-XVIII secolo), Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1998.
Stefano Zaggia (a cura di), Fare la città. Salvaguardia e manutenzione urbane in età moderna, Milano, Mondadori, 2006.
John A. Marino, Becoming neapolitan. Citizen culture in baroque Naples, Baltimora, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
Anne Brogini, Malte, frontière de chrétienté (1530-1670), Roma, École Française de Rome, 2006.
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the following volumes:
F. Chabod, Storia politica del Mediterraneo, Brescia, Morcelliana, 2014.
L. Mascilli Migliorini (dir), Storia del Mediterraneo moderno e contemporaneo, Napoli, Guida, 2017 (fino a p. 299 compresa).
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
Franco Salvatori (a cura di), Il Mediterraneo delle città: scambi, confronti, culture, rappresentazioni, Roma, Viella, 2008.
Donatella Calabi, Paola Lanaro (a cura di), La città italiana e i luoghi degli stranieri (XIV-XVIII secolo), Roma-Bari, Laterza, 1998.
Stefano Zaggia (a cura di), Fare la città. Salvaguardia e manutenzione urbane in età moderna, Milano, Mondadori, 2006.
John A. Marino, Becoming neapolitan. Citizen culture in baroque Naples, Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
Anne Brogini, Malte, frontière de chrétienté (1530-1670), Roma, École Française de Rome, 2006.
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
Fernand Braudel, Civiltà e imperi del Mediterraneo nell'età di Filippo II, Torino, Einaudi, 2010.
David Abulafia, Il grande mare. Storia del Mediterraneo, Milano, Mondadori, 2013.
Peregrine Horden, Nicholas Purcell, The corrupting sea: a study of Mediterranean history, Oxford, Blackwell, 2000.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English or in French) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita' didattica A
M-STO/02 - MODERN HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/02 - MODERN HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/02 - MODERN HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)