The course tackles a thematic path through the centuries beginning with the era of geographical explorations and arriving at the Restoration. Students must have a good knowledge of general history between the ancient and the medieval period
Analysing fundamental themes and issues of modern history by presenting different historiographical interpretations and perspectives. Illustrating historical research methods and procedures also by working with sources in order to stimulate a critical approach and an initial knowledge of criteria used to build historiographical discourses
See previous heading.
As far as learning outcomes are concerned, the student, at the end of the course, will be able to understand a text of history and historiography of the modern age, discuss it and insert it into the current scientific debate. The student must also have developed disciplinary skills, as well as basic knowledge of the subject.
To know how to read and communicate correctly in Italian. have acquired the basic historical knowledge of the secondary school. If necessary, be able to read a text in a foreign language of the European Union in addition to your mother tongue.
Telemaric lectures. By telematic lesson we mean live at the time of the lesson via Teams channel. Teams name's: Storia moderna Lettere 2020-2021. Code: 8ueiq5s
Programme for students taking the course for 6 cfu
Themes and issues of Global History between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Programme for students taking the course for 9 cfu
Global history and Atlantic connections 1450-1850
Bibliography for 6 cfu
L. MASCILLI MIGLIORINI, L'età moderna. Una storia globale, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2020.
Bibliography for 9 cfu
L. MASCILLI MIGLIORINI, L'età moderna. Una storia globale, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2020. M. CARMAGNANI, Le connessioni mondiali e l'Atlantico 1450-1850, Torino, Einaudi, 2018.
For non-attendants also: S. CONRAD, Storia globale. Un'introduzione, Roma, Carocci, 2015.
Ricevimento: Monday from 14.30 to 17. The teacher's studio is located in Via Balbi 6 on the third floor.
LUCA LO BASSO (President)
PAOLO CALCAGNO
EMILIANO BERI (Substitute)
5th October 2020
MODERN HISTORY
The oral exam will examine one or more of the specific topics contained in the indicated texts. Students must illustrate these topics correctly and in an articulated fashion using appropriate lexicon and demonstrating a critical ability; students’ ability to establish meaningful connections with other themes tackled in the same text or treated during lectures will also be assessed
