POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN THE MODERN WORLD
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The final exam will be written (length: two hours) and will consist of four open-questions (two questions concerning part 1, two questions concerning part 2) where the student is asked to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the course contents, and his/her ability to place events to the broader historical context using an appropriate language.
The course is aimed at introducing students to the main events of the European History from the XVth to the end of the XVIIIth century and at providing them with methodological instruments. The course will examine the main political, economic, social, religious and cultural developments that occurred in Europe in the Early modern period. These include, in particular, te development of mobility and travel in the modern age.
The course addresses issues of historical methodology, such as sources, periodization, historical interpretation, and it investigates the core themes of modern European history (part 1). Special attention will be given to the topic of travel and mobility in Europe in early modern age with a focus on the Grand Tour (part 2).
The course is held in the Spring semester and it consists of 56 hours of lectures.
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