History and Politics of Global Powers
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
To provide students with a number of tools to better understand the complexity of the present world, the course will focus on three "Global Powers": India, the United Kingdom and the United States. In particular, in view of the current relevance of India in international relations, the course will examine, from a historical perspective, the rise and fall of the British Empire in India between the second half of the nineteenth century and the 1940s, U.S.-Indian relations during the Cold War and how regional dynamics influenced US policy in South Asia, particularly after the China-India war in 1962.
The course will look at British and U.S. policy in India from a particular perspective, namely that of focusing our attention on the personalities involved and on how their actions shaped history, dwelling, for example, on figures such as those of the British Viceroys and U.S. ambassadors to India.
From a methodological perspective the course will privilege a critical examination of the most qualified trends in historiography and a rigorous analysis of available primary sources.
The course will look at British and U.S. policy in India from a particular perspective, namely that of focusing our attention on the personalities involved and on how their actions shaped history, dwelling, for example, on figures such as those of the British Viceroys and U.S. ambassadors to India.
From a methodological perspective the course will privilege a critical examination of the most qualified trends in historiography and a rigorous analysis of available primary sources.
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be provided with an understanding of important issues of international and global history and will be able to use the most appropriate terminology and also to apply their acquired knowledge to the analysis of the current international arena.
Lesson period: Second 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
Responsible
Lesson period
Second trimester
Course syllabus
The course aims to illustrate to students the concept of empire in history, through constant reference to the historical events that characterize the birth, strengthening, decline and disappearance of some empires, between modern and contemporary times, with particular attention paid to the late modern age and the modern age. real international situation. The British, French, German, Soviet and American empires will thus be analyzed and discussed, together with the main personalities who led them.
Prerequisites for admission
History of International Relations.
A basic knowledge of contemporary history, of the main actors and events that characterized international history during the 20th Century is required.
A basic knowledge of contemporary history, of the main actors and events that characterized international history during the 20th Century is required.
Teaching methods
Classes will be lectures conducted with the support of IT tools, seminars with experts, analysis of historical documentaries and movies.
Teaching Resources
Geir Lundestad, The Rise and Decline of the American "Empire": Power and Its Limits in Comparative Perspective, Oxford University Press, 2012.
Paul Kennedy, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000, Vintage, 1989.
Paul Kennedy, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000, Vintage, 1989.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam will be oral. Students will be asked to demonstrate not only the knowledge acquired but also an ability in critical and autonomous thinking as well as in using the adequate vocabulary.
SPS/06 - HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Valent Lucio
Professor(s)
Reception:
Friday 9.30-12.30
Teams Platform by appointment