The course offers students the opportunity to understand the mechanisms that led to the origin of European colonial empires in the early modern age, their functions and how these empires contributed to the first forms of globalization of the early modern world.
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I. Introductory Section: The Roots of Globalization
This section examines the social and cultural metamorphoses resulting from the formation of the first colonial empires. Special attention will be given to the evolution of sovereignty practices, as well as religious and cultural dynamics within colonial contexts.
II. Theories of Colonialism
The second part explores key theories of colonization from a historical perspective. It critically assesses fundamental concepts in the history of globalization—including networks, migration (both forced and voluntary), imperialism, inequalities, trade and consumption, and technological revolutions—while engaging with major theoretical debates on the subject.
The general references are:
- Jürgen Osterhammel, Niels P. Petersson, Dona Geyer, Globalization: A Short History, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2021.
- Peter N. Stearns, Globalization in World History, London: Routledge, 4th edition, 2024.
Fruizione: 21810502 THE ROOTS OF GLOBALIZATION: EUROPEAN EXPANSION AND COLONIALISM in Politiche per la Sicurezza Globale: Ambiente, Energia e Conflitti LM-52 R A - Z SEBASTIANI DAVID
Programme
During the early modern period, unprecedented economic, political, and cultural interconnections played a crucial role in shaping new conceptions of human society. Through an examination of historical and literary sources, we will analyze these transformations from a dual perspective.I. Introductory Section: The Roots of Globalization
This section examines the social and cultural metamorphoses resulting from the formation of the first colonial empires. Special attention will be given to the evolution of sovereignty practices, as well as religious and cultural dynamics within colonial contexts.
II. Theories of Colonialism
The second part explores key theories of colonization from a historical perspective. It critically assesses fundamental concepts in the history of globalization—including networks, migration (both forced and voluntary), imperialism, inequalities, trade and consumption, and technological revolutions—while engaging with major theoretical debates on the subject.
Core Documentation
In this course, we will examine key scientific and literary texts from the early modern and modern periods. See bibliography.The general references are:
- Jürgen Osterhammel, Niels P. Petersson, Dona Geyer, Globalization: A Short History, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2021.
- Peter N. Stearns, Globalization in World History, London: Routledge, 4th edition, 2024.
Attendance
- In general, regular class attendance is important, as part of the final evaluation is based on in-class activities. - For students enrolled in "International Studies", attendance is mandatory in accordance with course regulations.Type of evaluation
The final grade will be determined by two components: 1) Participation in weekly seminar discussions and a written test administered during the course, covering Part I of the program (70% of the final grade). 2) A final oral exam focused on Part II of the program (30% of the final grade).