International Relations and Supranational Institutions

The main task of the course is to establish an overall description of contemporary history and globalization with the necessary analytical skills for the main themes of the twentieth century. The course will examine in particular the development of the current international context through insights focused on the phases of colonization, decolonization and globalization. Special attention will be paid to the international system and international organizations.

None. Basic knowledge of Modern history

J. Osterhammel and N.P. Petersson, Globalization: a Short History, Princeton University Press, Princeton 2005 R. Betts, Decolonization, Routledge 2004 Slides (https://elearning2.uniroma1.it/) Testo aggiuntivo per i non frequentanti: R. Betts, The false dawn: European imperialism in the nineteenth century, University of Minnesota press 1975

Attendance is not mandatory

Oral examination (on average 3 questions for a total duration of 20 minutes). During the lessons students will be invited to prepare short presentations on topics indicated by the teacher. This activity will be divided into two parts: the first with voluntary presentations; while in the second half of the course students will be invited to a first reading of the book on Decolonization and to a debate on the topics covered. Attendance, active participation, reasoning skills and independent study, necessary during these activities contribute to the formation of the final evaluation.

The course will examine in particular the development of the current international context through insights focused on the phases of colonization, decolonization and globalization processes. Part of the lectures will also be devoted to the study of European institutions. The course aims to provide an overview of contemporary history in a global perspective with particular attention to colonialism, decolonization and globalization, identifying the central elements of some of the most significant political and social dynamics of the present day world. Specific seminars will be included. Traditional lectures and the possibility to make short presentations and discussions on topics indicated by the teacher.

The main task of the course is to establish an overall description of contemporary history and globalization with the necessary analytical skills for the main themes of the twentieth century. The course will examine in particular the development of the current international context through insights focused on the phases of colonization, decolonization and globalization. Special attention will be paid to the international system and international organizations.

None. Basic knowledge of Modern history

J. Osterhammel and N.P. Petersson, Globalization: a Short History, Princeton University Press, Princeton 2005 R. Betts, Decolonization, Routledge 2004 Slides (https://elearning2.uniroma1.it/) Testo aggiuntivo per i non frequentanti: R. Betts, The false dawn: European imperialism in the nineteenth century, University of Minnesota press 1975

Attendance is not mandatory

Oral examination (on average 3 questions for a total duration of 20 minutes). During the lessons students will be invited to prepare short presentations on topics indicated by the teacher. This activity will be divided into two parts: the first with voluntary presentations; while in the second half of the course students will be invited to a first reading of the book on Decolonization and to a debate on the topics covered. Attendance, active participation, reasoning skills and independent study, necessary during these activities contribute to the formation of the final evaluation.

The course will examine in particular the development of the current international context through insights focused on the phases of colonization, decolonization and globalization processes. Part of the lectures will also be devoted to the study of European institutions. The course aims to provide an overview of contemporary history in a global perspective with particular attention to colonialism, decolonization and globalization, identifying the central elements of some of the most significant political and social dynamics of the present day world. Specific seminars will be included. Traditional lectures and the possibility to make short presentations and discussions on topics indicated by the teacher.