The aim of the module is to provide an historical understanding of globalization from the early modern period to the present. Student will be introduced to key themes in the history of globalization (such as: networks; migration (forced and free); imperialism; inequalities; trade and consumption; technological revolutions) and theoretical debates on the topic. At the end of the module students will be able to understand development and evolution of the globalization process through the centuries, to evaluate how it shaped people’s life since the sixteenth century, and to consider current debates in an historical perspective.
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I. Introductory Section on the Roots of Globalization
We will investigate the changes in concepts and practices of sovereignty prompted by the emergence of the first colonial empires. Additionally, we will explore how these changes influenced the formation of paradigms that support 'global' or 'connected' interpretations of social phenomena, delving into their origins, methodologies, and impacts.
II. Monographic Part: The Languages of Technology
In the second part of the course, we will examine the origins and evolution of global communication systems. This section will explore the utopias of universal languages that emerged during the Renaissance and investigate the dynamics that have shaped contemporary scientific idioms. We will delve into the characteristics of the system through which we develop scientific knowledge in the contemporary world, examining its cultural role and political uses.
The general references are:
- Jürgen Osterhammel, Niels P. Petersson, Dona Geyer, Globalization: A Short History, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2021.
- Peter N. Stearns, Globalization in World History, London: Routledge, 2020
Selected Bibliography:
F. Bacon, The New Atlantis;
F. Bacon, Novum Organum;
G. Galilei, Il saggiatore;
C. Linnaeus, Systema Naturae;
W. Shakespeare, The Tempest;
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G. Anders, The Outdatedness of Human Beings (The obsolescence of man);
H. Arendt, The Human Condition;
M. P. Crosland, Historical Studies in the Language of Chemistry;
P. Findlen, Possessing Nature: Museums, Collecting, and Scientific Culture in Early Modern Italy;
T. S. Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions;
J von Sachs, Geschichte der Botanik vom 16. Jahrhundert bis 1860;
F. Webster, Theories of the Information Society.
Mutuazione: 21810502 THE ROOTS OF GLOBALIZATION: EUROPEAN EXPANSION AND COLONIALISM in Politiche per la Sicurezza Globale: Ambiente, Energia e Conflitti LM-52 A - Z SEBASTIANI DAVID
Programma
During the early modern period, unprecedented economic, political, and cultural interconnections played a significant role in shaping new images of the world. Through the examination of historical and literary sources, we will analyze these transformations from a dual perspective.I. Introductory Section on the Roots of Globalization
We will investigate the changes in concepts and practices of sovereignty prompted by the emergence of the first colonial empires. Additionally, we will explore how these changes influenced the formation of paradigms that support 'global' or 'connected' interpretations of social phenomena, delving into their origins, methodologies, and impacts.
II. Monographic Part: The Languages of Technology
In the second part of the course, we will examine the origins and evolution of global communication systems. This section will explore the utopias of universal languages that emerged during the Renaissance and investigate the dynamics that have shaped contemporary scientific idioms. We will delve into the characteristics of the system through which we develop scientific knowledge in the contemporary world, examining its cultural role and political uses.
Testi Adottati
In this course, we will examine key scientific and literary texts from the early modern and modern periods. See bibliography.The general references are:
- Jürgen Osterhammel, Niels P. Petersson, Dona Geyer, Globalization: A Short History, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2021.
- Peter N. Stearns, Globalization in World History, London: Routledge, 2020
Selected Bibliography:
F. Bacon, The New Atlantis;
F. Bacon, Novum Organum;
G. Galilei, Il saggiatore;
C. Linnaeus, Systema Naturae;
W. Shakespeare, The Tempest;
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G. Anders, The Outdatedness of Human Beings (The obsolescence of man);
H. Arendt, The Human Condition;
M. P. Crosland, Historical Studies in the Language of Chemistry;
P. Findlen, Possessing Nature: Museums, Collecting, and Scientific Culture in Early Modern Italy;
T. S. Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions;
J von Sachs, Geschichte der Botanik vom 16. Jahrhundert bis 1860;
F. Webster, Theories of the Information Society.
Modalità Frequenza
Regular attendance in class is crucial, considering the course format.Modalità Valutazione
The final grade will be based on: participation in weekly seminar discussions (30%); a written test administered during the course covering Part I of the program (40%); and a final oral exam covering Part II of the program (30%).