CODE 64929 ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 1 LETTERE 8457 (L-10) - GENOVA 9 cfu anno 3 LETTERE 8457 (L-10) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-STO/02 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course deals with historiographical moments, themes and problems in relation to the 15th-19th centuries, from the time of the great geographical explorations to the "Restaurazione" AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 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 AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 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. PREREQUISITES 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. TEACHING METHODS Classes will be held in presence only, at the times and in the classrooms indicated on the portal https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/ SYLLABUS/CONTENT Programme for students using the teaching for 6 cfu Moments, themes and problems of European and world history between the 15th and 19th centuries. Programme for students using the teaching for 9 cfu Moments, themes and problems in the history of Europe and the world between the 15th and 19th centuries. The social problem of poverty and welfare policies in the early modern age RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Bibliography for 6 cfu V. CRISCUOLO, Storia moderna, Pearson Non-attending students must also prepare the following text: G.P. ROMAGNANI, La società di antico regime (XVI-XVIII secolo). Temi e problemi storiografici, Carocci Bibliography for 9 cfu V. CRISCUOLO, Storia moderna, Pearson M. GARBELLOTTI, Per carità. Poveri e politiche assistenziali nell'Italia moderna, Carocci Non-attending students must also prepare the following text: G.P. ROMAGNANI, La società di antico regime (XVI-XVIII secolo). Temi e problemi storiografici, Carocci TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD PAOLO CALCAGNO Ricevimento: The lecturer receives by appointment: to arrange a meeting write to paolo.calcagno@unige.it Exam Board PAOLO CALCAGNO (President) LUCA LO BASSO EMILIANO BERI (Substitute) FRANCESCA FERRANDO (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START 23 September 2022 Class schedule MODERN HISTORY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The test will be oral in the form of an interview with questions relating to the content of the texts indicated in the bibliography. An intermediate written test is scheduled, on a voluntary basis, to pass the syllabus of the first module (Criscuolo textbook). This test will take place at the end of the lectures on the textbook, approximately towards the end of November 2022, and is reserved only for those attending ASSESSMENT METHODS In the examination, which will take place orally, the candidate will be presented with one or more specific topics contained in the indicated texts. The candidate will be asked to illustrate these topics critically, in a correct and articulate manner and using appropriate language. He/she will also be tested on his/her ability to establish significant links with other topics dealt with in the same text or addressed during the lectures. The written test for the acquisition of the first 6 cfu of the first module will consist of a grid of questions on some fundamental themes of modern history (2 or 3 open questions) Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 19/01/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 08/02/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 11/05/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 25/05/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 08/06/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 29/06/2023 09:00 GENOVA Orale 13/09/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION Due to the organisation of the course, class attendance is strongly recommended.