| Mediterranean societies and cultures
(objectives)
The course aims to provide students with knowledge, skills, and competences for the historical understanding of contemporary phenomena in the Mediterranean area. The historical framework outlined during the course, through the analysis of the societies and cultures of the entire Mediterranean basin, will allow students to enrich their knowledge and skills regarding interculture, interreligious dialogue, international migrations, peace, in close connection with the other disciplines of the degree course. Knowledge and understanding: - define and identify the epistemological and methodological field of the academic course; - understand the main features of the contemporary age, with specific reference to the Mediterranean area. Applying knowledge and understanding: - analyse the dynamics of encounter-clash in the Mediterranean area; - identify and be able to describe complex phenomena relating to intercultural and interreligious relationships. Making judgements: - link historical knowledge to current social, political and geopolitical situations; - evaluate the new historiographical acquisitions and geopolitical analysis. Communication skills: - use human interaction strategies in and outside the classroom; - develop competence in the planning and organization of historical analysis and presentations. Learning skills: - exercise availability for scientific research; - focus on the challenges of the contemporary age by identifying problems and connecting the past with the present.
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Code
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22910722 |
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Language
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ITA |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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6
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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SPS/13
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Contact Hours
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36
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Type of Activity
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Elective activities
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Teacher
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MUSSO GIORGIO
(syllabus)
The classes will cover the following topics: - The Mediterranean: geography, environments, climate - The ancient Mediterranean: empires, trade, métissage - Christianity: birth and spread between Rome and Byzantium - Judaism and its diasporas - Islam from its birth until the early empires - The Ottoman Empire - The maritime cities of the Mediterranean - Migrations in the Mediterranean from the 19th century to the present day - Imperialism and colonial conquest in the Mediterranean - The struggles for independence and decolonization - The Mediterranean in the Cold War - September 11th and the Global War on Terror - The Arab Spring of 2011: a missed opportunity? - The boot in the sea: Italy and the Mediterranean - The European Union and the Euro-Mediterranean partnership
(reference books)
All students, both attending and non-attending, must study the introductory textbook: Egidio Ivetic, Studiare la storia del Mediterraneo, Il Mulino, 2024
Attending students do not need to study any mandatory textbook: the exam syllabus will consist of the lecture notes and PowerPoint presentations made available by the instructor after each class.
Non-attending students must prepare for the exam using materials made available by the instructor on Formonline.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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