Contemporary History
A.Y. 2021/2022
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 the event of an emergency, teaching will be offered via Microsoft Teams. In exceptional cases, the teacher reserves the right to videotape the lesson.
Course syllabus
The aim of the course is to provide students with a broad understanding of the main themes of contemporary history. By the end of the course students should be able to explain long-term and large-scale historical developments, assess the centrality of turning points in global history, recognise and describe political choices and their cultural, economic, social and diplomatic background.
Prerequisites for admission
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of both the major events in world history of the last two centuries and contemporary global politics.
Teaching methods
Frontal 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 subsequent edition of the volume will be accepted).
- Lecture notes.
- one volume of your choice from the list below:
M. Clark, Modern Italy: 1871 to Present, Pearson, Edinburgh, 2008 (second, third and fourth parts).
C. Duggan, The Force of Destiny. A History of Italy since 1796, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2008 (parts five, six and seven).
J. L. Gaddis, The Cold War, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2007 (any subsequent edition of the volume will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Dark Continent: Europe 20. Century, Penguin Books, London-New York, 1999 (any subsequent edition of this volume will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Governing the World: the History of an Idea, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2013 (any subsequent edition of this volume will be accepted).
D. Saresella, Catholics and Communists in Twentieth Century Italy, Bloomsbury Academic, London, 2019.
- Lecture notes.
- one volume of your choice from the list below:
M. Clark, Modern Italy: 1871 to Present, Pearson, Edinburgh, 2008 (second, third and fourth parts).
C. Duggan, The Force of Destiny. A History of Italy since 1796, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2008 (parts five, six and seven).
J. L. Gaddis, The Cold War, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2007 (any subsequent edition of the volume will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Dark Continent: Europe 20. Century, Penguin Books, London-New York, 1999 (any subsequent edition of this volume will be accepted).
M. Mazower, Governing the World: the History of an Idea, Penguin Books, London-New York, 2013 (any subsequent edition of this volume will be accepted).
D. Saresella, Catholics and Communists in Twentieth Century Italy, Bloomsbury Academic, London, 2019.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Attending students
Students who attend lectures must combine the notions discussed during the lectures and the study of the book according to this syllabus.
Non-attending students
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of the main events in world history of the last two centuries and contemporary global politics. The examination will be oral for students not attending lectures.
Students who attend lectures must combine the notions discussed during the lectures and the study of the book according to this syllabus.
Non-attending students
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of the main events in world history of the last two centuries and contemporary global politics. The examination will be oral for students not attending lectures.
M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Perazzoli Jacopo