OVERVIEW

We will deepen our understanding of the aspects and themes of the social history of the Nineteenth century in a transnational perspective. Particular will be the role of wars in the redesigning of social, cultural and of generis "borders". Other than conflicts, the course will take in examination the different historical categories of war (revolutions, class wars, civil wars)

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Deliver the basic elements (methods - contents) for historical analysis meant to comprehend the complex nature of society in the modern age.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lessons with the aid of audio-visual sources.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Relevant themes of social history of the Nineteenth century in a transnational perspective. In particular: the social history of wars, the history of migrations, the history of women.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

G. Sabbatucci, V. Vidotto, Storia contemporanea. Il Novecento, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2016

A. Molinari, Una patria per le donne. La mobilitazione femminile nella Grande Guerra, Bologna. Il Mulino, 2014.

R. Smith, L'arte della guerra nel mondo contemporaneo, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2009.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

AUGUSTA MOLINARI (President)

NICOLETTA VARANI (President)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

February, the 21th, 2017

Class schedule

SOCIAL HISTORY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral interview.

Written exam for attendees.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Oral interview.

Written exam for attendees.

Exam schedule