Programme

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key dynamics that shaped the contemporary age, with particular focus on the evolution of states, social transformations, and processes of modernization between the 19th and 20th centuries. It also seeks to equip students with the analytical tools necessary to navigate the chronological and geographical framework of European and global history, fostering the development of critical and interpretive skills applicable to the study of contemporary phenomena.

Core Documentation

A contemporary history textbook. The following is recommended:
Giovanni Sabbatucci, Vittorio Vidotto, Il mondo contemporaneo, Laterza

Attendance

The course is primarily delivered online

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of a multiple-choice section.