History of the Contemporary Age

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

The class is in a theoretical-practical format. Accordingly, the most appropriate teaching strategies and methodologies will be used for active and innovative teaching.  A diligent, consistent and critical participation of students will be encouraged in order to make them actively participate in the construction of workshops and the production of a good part of their own learning.  To this end, they should prepare and submit topics prearranged with the teacher, reporting, writing small research papers, organize and participate in discussions and educational seminars.

Learning Outcomes

The central aim of the class is to provide students with historical information relating to the period from the late eighteenth century until the mid-twentieth century.  The perspective adopted is intended to be inclusive and diverse, covering various thematic areas (political, military, economic, social, cultural and mental), to enable an integrated analysis of the evolution of contemporary societies.  We will also seek to overcome the traditional Eurocentric view, giving greater attention to places outside the Old Continent.

Skills to be developed by students:
a) identifying the major issues of our times;
b) understanding the fundamentals of today's world;
c) recognition of the differences between political systems, cultural systems and civilizations;
d) perception of the dynamics and inertia of the historical process.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The liberal revolutions in Europe and America.

The emergence of nationalism.

The major economic transformations.

Scientific and technological innovation.

Ideologies, utopias and opinions.

Structures and social changes.

Contemporary social movements.

Colonialism and imperialism.

Religion and society.

Trends and cultural practices.

The major wars and conflicts of the 2oth century.

Genesis and implantation of totalitarian regimes.

The Cold War.

The process of decolonisation.

Third World Destinations.

Head Lecturer(s)

Miguel Bandeira de Carvalho Jerónimo

Assessment Methods

Final evaluation
Exam: 100.0%

Continuous evaluation
Other: 10.0%
Synthesis work: 30.0%
Mini Tests: 60.0%

Bibliography

BAIROCH, Paul, Victoires et déboires. Histoire économique et sociale du monde du XVI.e siècle à nos jours, Paris, 1997.

FERRO, Marc, História das colnizações - das conquistas às independências. Lisboa, 1996.

GILBERT, Martin, História do século XX, Lisboa, 2010.

HEFFER, Jean e SERMAN, William, O século XIX. 1815-1914, Lisboa, 1999.

HOBSBAWM, Eric, A era das revoluções. 1789-1848. Das revoluções aos imperialismos, Lisboa, 2001.

HOBSBAWM, Eric, A era dos extremos. História breve do século XX. 1914-1991, Lisboa, 2008.

JUDT, Tony e SNYDER, Timothy, Pensar o século XX, Lisboa, 2012.

MANN, Michael, Fascistas, Lisboa, Edições 70, 2011.

RÉMOND, René, Introdução à história do nosso tempo. Do Antigo Regime aos nossos dias, Lisboa, 2003.

RIOUX, Jean-Pierre e SIRINELLI, Jean-Pierre (Direcção de), Para uma história cultural, Lisboa, 1998.