Media production studies and performing arts

History of Peace and War in the 20th and 21st centuries The course focuses on the history of war and peace in the 20th and 21st century, from the world wars of the first half of the 20th century to the post-1945 nuclear deterrence; from wars developed in the context of decolonization processes to conflicts exploded after the end of the Cold War; from the different forms of pacifism to the challenges of nonviolence. The course will also address cultures, myths and memories of war as well as the role of mass media and the contribution of intellectuals in shaping ideas of war and peace.

Required prerequisites: basic knowledge of the history of the 20th century.

Required textbooks: G.L. Mosse, Fallen Soldiers. Reshaping the Memory of the World Wars, Oxford University Press, New York-Oxford, 1990; J. Black, War since 1945, London, 2004; N. Bobbio, Il problema della guerra e le vie della pace, il Mulino, 1997 (4th edition)

Attendance is recommended.

The exam will be an oral interview, aimed at verifying the knowledge acquired by each student, their ability to correctly organize information as well as their skills in individuating causal links in the study of history.

The course consists of lectures, supplemented by presentations and audiovisual materials, to provide the fundamental conceptual frameworks for understanding the course topics. Classes will also include cooperative interaction, in-depth analysis of topics and classroom discussion.