The course wishes to elaborate on fundamental events of the history of the nineteenth century and give students the basic instruments to discover the methods and sources of historical work. Particular care will be given to the historical theories and methods of historical research of the contemporary age.
By way of a reflection on the scientific status of the subject in its relationship with other historical and social disciplines, the course aims to foster the acquisition of critical awareness of the analytical categories of historical knowledge.
To aid in the acquiring of the methods and sources of contemporary history examples of researches will be shown that highlight the complexity and variety of the societies and cultures of contemporary age.
Frontal lessons with the aid of audio-video sources.
A deeper understanding of the most significative events of the nineteenth century in a transnational perspective. Metodological and historical research examples through the analysis of texts in theory and history of storiography.
G. Sabbatucci, V. Vidotto, Storia contemporanea. Il Novecento, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2016
G. Crainz, La Repubblica. L'Italia dalla liberazione ad oggi, Roma, Donzelli, 2016
Ricevimento: On appointment, after writing to: Augusta.Molinari@unige.it
AUGUSTA MOLINARI (President)
CARLO STIACCINI
February the 20th, 2017
METHODOLOGY AND THEORY OF THE HISTORY
Oral interview.
Written exam for attendees.
