Program Overview

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MODERN HISTORY

Course Description

The course provides an accurate knowledge of characteristics, events, and typical processes of the Modern Age (XV-XVIII centuries), meant as a crucial period of historical evolution from Ancient age to contemporaneity.

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The course provides an appropriate knowledge of the most peculiar and significant themes of the history of the modern world (XV-XVIII), meant as a crucial period of historical evolution from Ancient age to contemporary one.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student that was actively involved during the lessons and/or made adequately preparations on the recommended texts, must own the following requirements:

• The student will know the main events of the modern age, with particular reference to the aspects and issues that determine the evolution of politics and international relations inside and outside the European continent.
• The student will be capable to apply the knowledge and the critical tools achieved during the academic activities.
• The student will have to explore and judge the processes which characterized the historical becoming as well as the multifaced causes of contemporary times.
• The student will be capable to communicate efficiently his own ideas and opinions while confronting with colleagues and professor in the classroom about topics proposed.
• The student will know notions and concepts in order to develop and complete the exam of Storia Moderna within the course of study in Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche.

Prerequisites

A general knowledge of the main historical events and processes from antiquity to the contemporary.

Teaching Methods

The teaching will be conducted in a traditional format, with face-to-face lectures and activities. The teaching of Modern History participates in the educational innovation project supported by our University.

Syllabus/Content

• Course Introduction
• What is History; Etymology and Meanings
• History and periodization
• Hints at the methodology of historical research
• The characters of modernity
• The Renaissance
• The birth and affirmation of modern states
• Protestant Reformation and Catholic Reformation
• The Crisis of the Seventeenth Century
• England between the two Revolutions
• The Age of Enlightenment
• The French Revolution

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

1. A manual of your choice between:
   • A. SPAGNOLETTI, Il mondo moderno, Il Mulino, 2005
   • V. CRISCUOLO, Storia moderna, seconda edizione, Pearson MyLab, 2024
2. V. FRAJESE, Il processo a Galileo. Il falso e la sua prova, Ed. Morcelliana, 2021
3. R. REPETTI, La nuova spiritualitŕ dell'etŕ moderna, Genova, ECIG, 2021

Teachers and Exam Board

• RENZO REPETTI

Lessons

Lessons Start

Second semester, 2025 February.

Class Schedule

The timetable for this course is available.

Exams

Exam Description

The final exam takes place in oral form and in Italian language. It consists of an interview between the teacher and the student, lasting about 20 minutes.

Assessment Methods

During the final exam, the candidate is required to demonstrate a good preparation on the adopted texts and, if attending, on the topics covered in class.

Exam Schedule

• 15/12/2025, 09:30, GENOVA
• 12/01/2026, 09:30, GENOVA
• 27/01/2026, 09:30, GENOVA
• 09/06/2026, 09:30, GENOVA
• 23/06/2026, 09:30, GENOVA
• 07/07/2026, 09:30, GENOVA
• 10/09/2026, 09:30, GENOVA

Further Information

Students with certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact both the contact person and the lecturer at the beginning of the course.

Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals

• Quality education
• Gender equality
• Peace, justice and strong institutions

OpenBadge

• SOFT SKILLS - Imparare a imparare avanzato 1 - A
• SOFT SKILLS - Imparare a imparare base 1 - A
• SOFT SKILLS - Sociale avanzato 1 - A
• SOFT SKILLS - Sociale base 1 - A
• SOFT SKILLS - Personale avanzato 1 - A
• SOFT SKILLS - Alfabetica avanzato 1 - A
• SOFT SKILLS - Alfabetica base 1 - A
• SOFT SKILLS - Personale base 1 - A