The course contributes to the achievement of the educational objectives and learning outcomes of the degree course (Corso di Studi), providing an essential knowledge base within the framework of historical culture, in particular according to the following points: Knowledge and understanding: To stimulate the knowledge of the main phases of the history of the modern age through the critical use of in-depth texts and sources, documentaries and iconographies, which open the way to specific competences of a historical-methodological nature. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding and develop independent judgment: To stimulate the capacity of analysis and understanding in order to use them in the working field, developing and promoting an autonomous sensitivity towards the historical interpretation of sources and historical texts related to the modern age. Communication skills: To promote the development of linguistic and argumentative skills specific to the themes of the history of the modern age, paying particular attention to the understanding and assimilation of the specific language of the subject in order to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors. Learning ability: To promote the methodological awareness related to modern history in order to develop autonomous learning and analysis skills.
Course Prerequisites
No pre-requisites are required
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons in the classroom; possible seminars or in-depth thematic lessons and visits to archives and libraries.
Assessment Methods
The final assessment of the knowledge acquired will take the form of a two-part examination, comprising a written and an oral component, applicable to both those undertaking the 6-credit module and those opting for the 9-credit module. The written examination will focus exclusively on the course textbook and will consist of four open-ended questions, lasting a total of two hours. The oral examination will be based on the mark achieved in the written test and will focus on the other texts on the syllabus. Assessment will cover knowledge of the course content and bibliography, the quality of oral expression, and critical and methodological skills. Marks range from 1 to 30 with distinction.
Texts
For the 6 CFU module: Mandatory: Carlo Capra, Storia moderna (1492-1848), Milano, Mondadori educational, 2016. Plus one of the following books: - A. Prosperi, Missionari. Dalle Indie remote alle Indie interne, Torino, Einaudi, 2024 - M. Camaioni, Il governo dei pulpiti. Predicatori, potere e pubblico nell’Italia della prima età moderna, Roma, Edizioni di Storia e Letteratura, 2025 - S. Tabacchi, Richelieu. Il cardinale che trasformò la monarchia francese e la politica internazionale, Roma, Salerno, 2022 - G. Fiume, Mediterraneo corsaro. Storie di schiavi, pirati e rinnegati in età moderna, Roma, Carocci, 2025 - V. Ferrone, Il mondo dell’Illuminismo. Storia di una rivoluzione culturale, Torino, Einaudi, 2019 For the 3 CFU monographic module: two of the following volumes must be studied: - M. Di Tullio, M. L. Fagnani, Una storia ambientale dell’età moderna. Società, saperi, economie, Roma, Carocci, 2024 - E. Ivetic, Storia dell'Adriatico. Un mare e la sua civiltà, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2019, only pp. 121-269
Contents
The 6 CFU module has a general character related to the knowledge of the main events in the history of the modern age from the discovery of America to the Restoration era emphasizing the most important historiographical themes and problems. The 3 CFU module represents an in-depth study of the environmental history in the modern age
Course Language
Italian
More information
The course takes place in the second semester. The program is also the same for those who do not attend the lessons; in case of doubt, contact the professor during the reception time or by e-mail (giuseppe.mrozek@unich.it)
Erasmus students who need assistance in English regarding the exam or want to prepare the exam on English language texts can contact the professor via mail: (giuseppe.mrozek@unich.it).
