81729 - Contemporary History 2

Learning outcomes

The course presents, in fifteen monographic lessons, the basic topics of XX century history, from the point of view of événements and historiography

Course contents

The course is devided in two parts:

-the basic topics of  the 20th century history, from the point of view of événements.

- a monographic part, this year focused on Fascisms/Anti-fascisms and history of Totalitarian experiences and regimes in Europe betw  the two WWs

 

WARNING! This is the second  half (6 cfu) program (20th century). See Prof. Balzani's program for the first half (another 6 cfu) for the 19th century.

Readings/Bibliography

For all:

Sabbatucci- V. Vidotto, Storia contemporanea. Il Novecento. Laterza 2008 (edizione per corsi universitari)

P. Dogliani, Il fascismo degli Italiani. Una storia sociale, De Agostini- Utet, NE 2014.

Teaching methods

 Front Lectures

 

Assessment methods

A written exam. The exam includes open-ended questions.

The exam consists in a written paper covering the texts outlined in the programme; it aims to assess students’ critical skills and their ability to analyse key phenomena of the contemporary world.

Thorough in-depth knowledge of the topics covered in the course, together with analytical and critical skills and command of the specific language, will qualify for top marks (30-30L).

A good grasp of the topics covered in the course, together with good critical analysis and command of the specific language, will qualify for high marks (27-29).

A more mechanical and less articulate grasp, and/or correct use of language though not always appropriate, will qualify for a medium-range mark (23-26).

Weak analytical capacity and frequently inappropriate language – together with some knowledge of exam material – will receive a pass mark or little more (18-22).

Mistakes of spelling and syntax (by native Italian students) will be heavily penalized.

Office hours

See the website of Patrizia Dogliani