MODERN HISTORY 3

Academic year
2022/2023 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
STORIA MODERNA 3
Course code
LT2790 (AF:395071 AR:211106)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6
Subdivision
Class 1
Degree level
Bachelor's Degree Programme
Educational sector code
M-STO/02
Period
1st Semester
Course year
3
Moodle
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The aim of this course is to study the idea and the right to happiness in early modern history through the cultural and political uses of politics and economy and its global dimension and influence . Long before the contemporary time, let alone the availability of more recent economic instruments, the pursuit of happiness has been a central concept in the international relations.
Based on arguments described above, the student is expected to be
- able to consolidate the acquisition of the key concepts of modern history
- able to critically interpret the use of theoretical concepts in the study of specific realities and in the interpretation of sources.
General knowledge of European modern history.
The content will concern the relations between happiness, politics and international relations in early modern history. In particular
1. the unexpected variety of ways in which the discussion on (global) happiness was transmitted
2. the impact of the ideas of pursuit of happiness on the international relations.
3. the birth of the modern concept of happiness.
For English-speaking students:
1) Darrin Mcmahon, "The Pursuit of Happiness: A History from the Greeks to the Present", Penguin Books, 2007
Oral examination and discussion with the Professor. International students please contact the professor for further details.
Frontal lesson, PowerPoint, online sources, Moodle
Italian
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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "International cooperation" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 13/04/2023