History of the Early Modern Age

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical-practical classes, combining lectures by the teacher with paper presentations by the students and discussion.

Learning Outcomes

The goal of this course is to provide students with the general outlines of the early modern age in Europe. They should be able to identify the major political, economic, social and cultural processes of this period, and thus acquire a critical understanding of the major issues of our times and their historical roots.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

This course provides an overview of the early modern age that includes the study of European economic, social, cultural and political history in the 16^th, 17^th and18^th centuries.

Head Lecturer(s)

Isabel Maria Henriques Ferreira da Mota Mónica de Oliveira

Assessment Methods

Continuous evaluation
In-class participation: 10.0%
Synthesis work: 30.0%
Mini Tests: 60.0%

Final evaluation
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Floristán, A. (coord.) (2005). Historia Moderna Universal. 3ª ed. Barcelona: Ariel.

Livet, G. e Mousnier, R. (Dir.) (s. d.). História Geral da Europa. Vol. 2. Lisboa: Publicações Europa-América.

Ago, R. e Vidotto, V. (2004). Storia Moderna. Roma-Bari: Editori Laterza.

Burke, P. (coord.) (2000). História da Humanidade. Vol. V. Lisboa: Verbo.

 

(Só se indicam obras de carácter geral. Bibliografia específica para cada tema será indicada ao longo do semestre)

(Specific bibliography will be indicated throughout the semester)