INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS NATIONALISMS AND MINORITIES

Course objectives

OBJECTIVES The course in International Relations, Nationalisms and Minorities aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.

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ANDREA CARTENY Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course includes a methodological introduction to studies of identities and cultures between the West and the East, with general references to modern and contemporary civilizations, and an exploration of political and cultural history through the lens of national and religious minorities in the Eurasian world up to the present day. Starting with the Fall of Costantinople, from mid of 15th century, through the previous phenomena of modernity (from Middle Age) until the beginning of the modern international system (with the Westfalian peace), and from there through the vienna and the Versailles system, the course focuses on modern phenomenology, particularly during their evolution during the 19th and 20th centuries between states concerning nationalisms, religions, and identities.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of modern history (political, cultural, international history)
Books
Mandatory books: basically, reference to an handbook of modern and contemporary history; A. Carteny, "Essays on Italian History (1911-1920)", Cambridge SP 2025 A.D. Smith, "The Nation in History", Polity 2000 Further specific items will be share during the course.
Frequency
Required, in person
Exam mode
Oral exam. It is carried out through a cycle of lessons and of seminars with laboratory in the classroom.
Bibliography
B. Simms, Europe, "The Struggle for Supremacy, 1453 to the Present", Penguin Books 2014 A. Carteny, "The Nation who wanted to become a Power", Cambridge SP 2025 A.D. Smith, "The Nation in History", Polity 2000
Lesson mode
Lessons in classroom, seminars. Class items will be shared with the student through the e-learning platform (IRNAMI 25): Lessons: 1st sem.
  • Lesson code10595511
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseGlobal Humanities
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDSPS/06
  • CFU6