Contemporary History of Europe: East and West
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course offers a picture of Central and Eastern Europe, with particular regard to the Slavic countries, providing the essential geographical, cartographical, historical and historiographical elements to place the processes of social, economic and political development inherent in that area within a transcultural and transnational perspective from the early-modern to the modern age.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student will have acquired knowledge of the main events of the history of Central and Eastern Europe and the Slavic countries between the 19th and 20th centuries (with debts referring to periods immediately before or after and to the general history of Europe) and of the main historiographical interpretations of which they were subjected. They will have an account of the political-institutional, socio-economic and cultural performance of the area considered, being able to place the most representative events and figures in their chronological and geographical contexts. The student will be able to use language tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) to express, in a clear and effective form, concepts of a political, institutional, economic, and religious nature; they will be able to read critically historiographical works and use the main tools, including digital tools, for the research and analysis of sources. These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom. The discussion around the proposed sources will be an essential moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Participation in meetings and seminars organized within the Department of Historical Studies will also be of great importance. 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: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Course title: Empire and nation between the 1800s and 1900s.
Part 1: Outlines of Eastern European history from the Balkans to Russia (1815-1919).
Part 2: The national question in Central and Eastern Europe between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Part 3: Analysis of specific cases from the Balkans to Russia.
Part 1: Outlines of Eastern European history from the Balkans to Russia (1815-1919).
Part 2: The national question in Central and Eastern Europe between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Part 3: Analysis of specific cases from the Balkans to Russia.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
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 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 (parts 1 and 2).
-Textbook: Giulia Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following two volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
- Programme for 9 cfu
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts 1, 2, 3).
- Textbook: G. Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following three volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giorgio Del Zanna, La fine dell'impero ottomano, Il Mulino 2012.
3. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
Non-attending students:
-Programme for 6 cfu:
-Textbook: Giulia Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following three volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giorgio Del Zanna, La fine dell'impero ottomano, Il Mulino 2012.
3. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
- Programme for 9 cfu
- Textbook: G. Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following four volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giorgio Del Zanna, La fine dell'impero ottomano, Il Mulino 2012.
3. Jean-Paul P. Bled, Bismarck, Ed. Salerno, Roma, 2015.
4. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
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 (parts 1 and 2).
-Textbook: Giulia Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following two volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
- Programme for 9 cfu
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts 1, 2, 3).
- Textbook: G. Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following three volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giorgio Del Zanna, La fine dell'impero ottomano, Il Mulino 2012.
3. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
Non-attending students:
-Programme for 6 cfu:
-Textbook: Giulia Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following three volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giorgio Del Zanna, La fine dell'impero ottomano, Il Mulino 2012.
3. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
- Programme for 9 cfu
- Textbook: G. Lami, Storia dell'Europa orientale, Mondadori Education-Le Monnier Università, Milano-Firenze, 2019.
- Knowledge of the following four volumes:
1. Egidio Ivetic, Civiltà, confini e popoli (1453-1912), Bologna, il Mulino, 2020.
2. Giorgio Del Zanna, La fine dell'impero ottomano, Il Mulino 2012.
3. Jean-Paul P. Bled, Bismarck, Ed. Salerno, Roma, 2015.
4. Giulia Lami, L'Ucraina in 100 date. Dalla Rus' di Kyïv ai nostri giorni, Pisa, Della Porta, 2022.
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 and/or DSA should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as with 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 and/or DSA should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as with the relevant office.
Unita' didattica A
M-STO/03 - HISTORY OF EASTERN EUROPE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/03 - HISTORY OF EASTERN EUROPE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/03 - HISTORY OF EASTERN EUROPE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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