The course analyses the history of international relations in the twentieth century, giving specific attention to the origins and development of the cold war.
(a) Core section: Ennio Di Nolfo, “Storia delle relazioni internazionali. Dal 1918 ai giorni nostri”, Roma-Bari, Laterza, last ed.; (b) Monographic section and seminars (only for students who can attend lectures): essays and documents quoted during lectures. Students who cannot attend lectures must study also (c) Ennio Di Nolfo, “Prima lezione di storia delle relazioni internazionali”, Roma-Bari, Laterza, last ed.
Learning Objectives
(a) ‘Knowledge’: In-depth knowledge of the history of international relations in the twentieth century, with specific focus on the cold war; (b) ‘Skills’: Critical analysis of sources and bibliography; (c) ‘Abilities’: By completing the course students will be able to interpret historical developments in a personal and critical way, based on due knowledge of documents and scientific literature.
Prerequisites
Students must already master key concepts of twentieth-century history.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and seminars.
Further information
Weekly timetable of lectures and final test dates are available in another section of the website.
Type of Assessment
Final written exam: three questions in three hours. Students must take care of electronic registration and telematic acceptance/refusal of the proposed mark in due time in order to speed up recording procedures.
Course program
Composed of two modules, the course also includes lectures and seminars prepared by some collaborators of the Chair in the History of International Relations. It offers a critical first-level interpretation of the history of international relations in the twentieth century. Drawing chronological and thematic patterns, lectures mainly focus on the transformations of the international system, giving specific attention to the origins and development of the cold war. Students who attend lectures will receive reading recommendations and may prepare and present collective essays on specific issues in agreement with the teachers and their collaborators.