Contemporary history

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.

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