UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI ROMA TOR VERGATA
| Teacher: Prof. Daniela Felisini, Prof. Gianluca Fiocco, Prof. Alessandro Ricci |
| E-mail: felisini@uniroma2.it; fiocco@lettere.uniroma2.it; alessandro.ricci@uniroma2.it |
| CFU: 6 Course code: 804002047 Degree: Master’s Degree “Scienze della Storia e del documento” Course delivery modalities: In-presence |
Language: Italian Pre-requisites: No Prerequisites Required Attendance: Optional Assessment method: Oral examination |
| Period: 2nd term |
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| The course aims to provide students with valid knowledge and orientation skills regarding the main issues relating to international relations from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The disciplinary field of international relations will be developed in its broadest sense, not limited to the level of diplomatic relations between states, but including every form of interaction between countries, economies, peoples and cultures. A common thread of the lessons will be the focus on the growing degree of interdependence between the different areas of the planet, considered as a characterizing feature of the contemporary age. Specific attention will be dedicated to the post-Cold War globalization phase and its crisis, up to the current deglobalization scenarios. The course will be divided into three teaching units: the first dedicated to the theme of Wars and conflicts from “the age of catastrophe” to the Cold War; a second in History of international economic relations. Europe between integration and globalization; a third concerning Globalization, crisis and geopolitics in the post-bipolar system. |
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| A bibliography for further information will be communicated to attending and non-attending students based on the interests they express. |
| Educational goals and expected learning outcomes: |
| A) Learning Outcomes: Students will have to acquire a solid basic preparation on the main issues of the history of international relations in the contemporary age; they will also have to acquire awareness of the fundamental methodological tools of the discipline and of the existence of different historiographical currents and interpretations regarding the different events covered. B) Knowledge and Understanding: the course aims to achieve a good knowledge and understanding of the main events and issues concerning the history of international relations in the contemporary age; develop students’ critical spirit and their ability to present what they have learned in a complete and articulated way. C) Applying Knowledge and Understanding: students must be able to apply the skills and methodological tools acquired to the analysis and interpretation of historical documents and historiographical texts. D) Making Judgements: students will have to collect and interpret useful data for the understanding and analysis of historical documents and historiographical texts, to independently comment on the contents and for reflection on social, scientific, or ethical issues connected to them, having acquired the ability to make independent judgements. This is also achieved by encouraging intense reading activity, with appropriate guidance on critical commentary. E) Communication Skills: students must be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions relating to the main topics addressed, both to interlocutors who are specialists in the discipline and to non-specialists. To this end, the course will try to direct the student to structure and perfect their communication skills. F) Learning Skills: the course is aimed at making progress in the development of the cognitive and theoretical-critical skills necessary for an independent study of historical disciplines. |
| Methods and criteria for verifying the learning: |
| The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills). The final grade will be based 70% on the student’s depth of knowledge and 30% on the student’s ability for expression (written and oral) and independent critical thinking. The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria: – Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language. – 18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language. – 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical. – 24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical. – 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language. – 30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language. |
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| Method of implementation: entirely in presence. Teaching methods: frontal lessons; practical involvement of students through reading and analysis of historical documents and historiographic passages in the classroom. |
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| The course is divided into 15 lessons of 2 hours, for a total of 30 hours. Additional hours will be possible to complete the program. During classes, students will use the teaching materials provided by the teacher and animate the debate in the classroom. |
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