Teaching code

4S02513

Teacher

Claudio Marsilio

Coordinator

Claudio Marsilio

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

• History of trade of the course Master’s degree in Historical Studies (interuniversity)

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/12 - ECONOMIC HISTORY

Period

Secondo semestre LM dal Feb 17, 2025 al May 23, 2025.

Courses Single

Not Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course intends to provide the fundamental elements required for an understanding of the international economic relationships which developed in the Modern and Contemporary Age. After an outline of the historical conditions and the motives underlying the expansion of Europe, the course investigates forms of organisation of production, trade and circulation of the characteristic goods from the different areas (Europe, America ...) in the 15th-20th centuries with particular emphasis on the problem of the structure of interregional and intercontinental trade routes. Consistent with the vision that inspires the CdLM, upon completion of the course the students will know the historical antecedents of the current model of market economy and will be able to compare and give historical depth to the analysis of modern economic systems.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No prior knowledge is required. We recommend consulting a high school history manual

Program

Historical conditions and economic motivations of European expansion. The explorations, the geographical discoveries. Production and trade between the 15th and 18th centuries: goods, traffic routes, financial and commercial organisation. World trade between 1500 and 1780. Poverty and inequality. History of industrialization in the contemporary age: a global perspective. World trade and globalization between the 19th and 20th centuries. State and institutions in the global economy. The future of globalization: political and economic changes. Introduction to the global history of science and technology. The future of globalization: political and economic changes. During the lessons, we will discuss topics related to the history of marketing and business communication. The study of the text begins from chapter 4: World trade between 1500 and 1650: the exchanges of the Old World and the silver of the new p.145. For attending and non-attending students: Teaching materials and references for further information on the e-learning area will be made available. Students on the inter-university master's degree course in Historical Sciences will also be able to arrange specific in-depth readings on modern or contemporary economic history topics.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Lectures and possible in-depth seminars. The teaching materials used in lessons will be available on the teaching web page. Lessons are held in person, with registration on the Panopto platform. The recording will be made available within a few days.

Learning assessment procedures

For both attending and non-attending students, the exam consists of an interview to ascertain the candidate's overall maturity through questions on the program and the indicated texts. During the oral test, which will be held in person unless otherwise indicated, various questions will be asked about the different topics of the program to verify the student's communication, presentation, and critical skills. In this regard, particular attention will be paid to: - the depth and extension of the notions learned; - the properties of language in the exposition of concepts and notions; - the ability to adequately connect the different knowledge acquired; - the ability to critically relate the events of the past with what happens in the contemporary world.

Evaluation criteria

Oral exam grades out of thirty. The evaluation will examine in particular the following skills: - depth and extension of the concepts learned; - language properties in the exposition of concepts and notions; - ability to adequately connect the different knowledge acquired; - ability to critically relate the events of the past with what happens in the contemporary world.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

30/30

Exam language

Italiano

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