CONTEMPORARY HISTORY I
Course objectives
The course 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.
Channel 1
PAOLO ACANFORA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Knowledge of the main events of the History of XIX and XX centuries; reference to topics and issues analyzed in a long perspective capable of articulating the chronological historical account. Elementary references to the recent historiography and methodology of the historical research.
Prerequisites
There is no specific required prerequisite.
Frequency
Attending the course is strongly recommended
Exam mode
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the main issues of Contemporary History, arguing and thinking critically on the main topics of the political, social, and cultural history of the XIX and XX centuries. The evaluation is from 18 to 30. If less than 18, it is not sufficient.
Lesson mode
The exam consists of an interview with the commission on topics related to the course program and the indicated bibliography.
Channel 2
EMANUELE BETTA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Prerequisites
No preconditions are required.
Books
1.mandatory readings:
R. Romanelli, Ottocento. Lezioni di storia contemporanea, Il Mulino, Bologna 2012
R. Romanelli, Novecento. Lezioni di storia contemporanea, Il Mulino, Bologna 2014
2. One reading from a choice of the following:
B. Anderson, Comunità immaginarie, Laterza, Roma-Bari
J. Gelvin, Il conflitto israelo-palestinese. Cent'anni di guerra, Einaudi, Torino
J.W., Müller Che cos’è il populismo? Università Bocconi Editore Milano 2017
J. Osterhammel, Storia della globalizzazione. Dimensioni, processi, epoche, Mulino 2005
A.J. Kay, L’impero della distruzione. Una storia dell’uccisione di massa nazista, Einaudi, Torino 2022
M. Bracke, La nuova politica delle donne. Il femminismo in Italia, 1968-1983, Edizioni di storia e letteratura 2018
S. Patriarca, Il colore della Repubblica. “Figli della guerra” e razzismo nell’Italia postfascista, Einaudi, Torino 2021
S. Salvatici (a cura di), Storia delle donne nell’Italia contemporanea, Carocci, Roma 2022
3. One reading from a choice of the following:
J.S.Mill, Saggio sulla libertà (qualsiasi edizione)
K-Marx-F.Engels, Manifesto del partito comunista (si consiglia l’edizione Einaudi 2005)
H. Arendt, H. Arendt, Le origini del totalitarismo, Einaudi, Torino, parte I - L'antisemitismo
J. Ortega y Gasset, La ribellione delle masse, SE, Milano 2001
P. Levi, I sommersi e i salvati, Einaudi, Torino 2007
V. Grossman, Tutto scorre..., Adelphi, Milano 2010
M. Bloch, La guerra e le false notizie. Ricordi (1914-1915) e riflessioni (1921, Fazi Roma 2014
J.M. Keynes, Le conseguenze economiche della pace, Adelphi, Milano 2007
Exam mode
Oral examination on the programme.
- Lesson code1022728
- Academic year2024/2025
- CourseHistory, Anthropology, Religions
- CurriculumStoria medievale e Paleografia
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDM-STO/04
- CFU12
- Subject areaStoria moderna e contemporanea