Contemporary History
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
In line with the purposes of the Bachelor degree, the aims of the course of Contemporary History are to allow students to expand their basic knowledge on the XX Century, to build solid skills on the evolution of contemporary international relations, and to deepen their familiarity with the main facts of contemporary political history.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students are expected to acquire a broad understanding of the main issues of Contemporary History. They shall be able to explain long-term and large-scale historical developments, to evaluate the centrality of turning points in global history, to recognize and describe political choices and their cultural, economic, social and diplomatic background
Lesson period: First trimester
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
Lesson period
First trimester
In case of emergency, lectures will be proposed through Microsoft Teams. In exceptional cases, the teacher will videotape lectures.
Course syllabus
The purpose of the course is to provide the students with a broad understanding of main issues of Contemporary History. At the end of the course, students should be able to explain long-term and large-scale historical developments, evaluate the centrality of turning points in global history, recognize and describe political choices and their cultural, economic, social and diplomatic background.
Prerequisites for admission
It is expected that students have a basic knowledge of both the main events in world history in the last two centuries and contemporary global politics.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
J. M. Roberts, The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century. The History of the World, 1901 to the Present, Penguin Books, London, 2000 (any edition of the book will be accepted).
- lecture notes
- one volume of choice from the list below
M. Clark, Modern Italy: 1871 to Present, Pearson, Edinburgh, 2008 (Part Two, Part Three, Part Four).
C. Duggan, The Force of Destiny. A History of Italy since 1796, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2008 (Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven).
J. L. Gaddis, The Cold War, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2007 (any edition of the book will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Dark Continent: Europe 20. Century, Penguin Books, London-New York, 1999 (any edition of the book will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Governing the World: the History of an Idea, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2013 (any edition of the book will be accepted).
D. Saresella, Catholics and Communists in Twentieth Century Italy, Bloomsbury Academic, London, 2019.
- lecture notes
- one volume of choice from the list below
M. Clark, Modern Italy: 1871 to Present, Pearson, Edinburgh, 2008 (Part Two, Part Three, Part Four).
C. Duggan, The Force of Destiny. A History of Italy since 1796, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2008 (Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven).
J. L. Gaddis, The Cold War, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2007 (any edition of the book will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Dark Continent: Europe 20. Century, Penguin Books, London-New York, 1999 (any edition of the book will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Governing the World: the History of an Idea, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2013 (any edition of the book will be accepted).
D. Saresella, Catholics and Communists in Twentieth Century Italy, Bloomsbury Academic, London, 2019.
Assessment methods and Criteria
For attending students
Students who attend the classes should combine the notions discussed during classes and the study of the book according to this programme.
For non attending students
It is expected that students have a basic knowledge of the main events in World History in the last two centuries and of contemporary global politics. The exam will be oral for the students who will not attend the classes.
Students who attend the classes should combine the notions discussed during classes and the study of the book according to this programme.
For non attending students
It is expected that students have a basic knowledge of the main events in World History in the last two centuries and of contemporary global politics. The exam will be oral for the students who will not attend the classes.
M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Perazzoli Jacopo