Il corso offre la possibilità agli studenti di comprendere i meccanismi che hanno portato all'origine degli imperi coloniali europei all'inizio dell'età moderna, il loro funzionamento e come tali imperi abbiano contribuito alle prime forme di globalizzazione dell'alba del mondo moderno.
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During the early modern period, unprecedented economic, political, and cultural interconnections played a significant role in shaping new images of the world. Through an examination of historical and literary sources, we will analyze these transformations from a dual perspective. Firstly, we will investigate the metamorphoses in concepts and practices of sovereignty prompted by the emergence of the first colonial empires. Secondly, 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.
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.
Mutuazione: 21810421 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
The Languages of TechnologyDuring the early modern period, unprecedented economic, political, and cultural interconnections played a significant role in shaping new images of the world. Through an examination of historical and literary sources, we will analyze these transformations from a dual perspective. Firstly, we will investigate the metamorphoses in concepts and practices of sovereignty prompted by the emergence of the first colonial empires. Secondly, 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.
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.
Testi Adottati
In this course, we will examine key scientific and literary texts from the early modern and modern periods. See bibliography.Modalità Frequenza
Regular attendance in class is crucial, considering the course format.Modalità Valutazione
Final exam: Students attending classes will be required to give a book presentation, followed by a discussion on the topics covered. For those planning to take the exam without attending classes, the program includes: -1- Charles H. Parker, Global Interactions in the Modern Age - 1400-1800 (or Charles H. Parker, Relazioni globali nell'età moderna - 1400-1800 (Il mulino)); -2- a text selected from the list of book available on the course page; -3- an essay, selected from the list of essays available on the course page.