History of Political Institutions

The course presents the main development in the History of Institutions from the end of the modern age to the present day in Western Europe.

At the end of the course students will have acquired a good knowledge of the development of European institutions from the end of the modern age to the present day. They will also be able to place events and characters in the appropriate chronological and geographical contexts. Students will also acquire appropriate linguistic tools, needed to express clearly and effectively the specific concepts and topics of the discipline. They will learn to read critically historiographical works and use the tools of the discipline, including information technology, to research for and analyze sources. These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous engagement between students and the teacher. Moreover, the discussion of the sources proposed will constitute an essential moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. The attendance at workshops and seminars organized by the teacher, and covering topics discussed during classes, will also be of great importance.
Non-attending students could make use of learning materials provided by the teacher, a reading list agreed with the teacher and one-to-one meetings during office hours.