The general objective is to master the history of the economic and cultural expansion of the West between the fourteenth and the twentieth centuries. During the course a seminar will be held for those attending the class. In this seminar will be studied the re-elaboration of modern history, both in modern and later centuries. At the end of the course, students must be able to: 1) present the topics covered; 2) interpret the main events autonomously (over the centuries and in the geographic areas faced); 3) follow the ways in which these events have been replicated by specialist historiography, literature and mass media at that time and in our time.
The purpose of the course is to master the history of Euro-American cultural development between the 15h and 20th centuries. Furthermore, during the course a seminar will be held for attending students on the re-elaboration and re-presentation of modern history, both during the modern centuries and in the following ones. At the end of the course, students must be able to: 1) be aware of what has happened over the centuries and in the areas addressed and understand why (Knowledge and understanding); 2) having developed an independent reflection on the topics covered (Applied knowledge and understanding); 3) analyze and discuss texts and documents, of various kinds, understanding how historiography as well as literature has already used them (Autonomy of judgment); 4) present their own independent research in the classroom (Communication skills); 5) understand and fill any previous gaps (Ability to learn). In this process it will be essential to respect the work of all students, in groups or individuals, and to respect deadlines to better coordinate specific insights