Chronology: 1914-1994.
The course will cover the history of contemporary art through the perspective and experiences of certain social groups: young people, women, migrants ii, the poor and "criminals."
The focus will be placed on self-definition and cultural policy of social groups and interweaving with the various developments of the welfare.
Textbook: A. M. Banti, L'età contemporanea. Dalla Garnde Guerra a oggi, Laterza, ed. varie.
A book of your choice from the following:
1) F. Conti, G. Silei, Breve storia dello stato sociale, Carocci, 2013.
2) C. De Boni (cura), Lo stato sociale nel pensiero politico contemporaneo. Il Novecento. Parte seconda: dal dopoguerra a oggi, FUP, 2009.
3) M. Mazower, Le ombre dell'Europa. Democrazie e totalitarismi nel XX secolo, Garzanti, 2005.
4) G. Procacci, Warfare-Welfare. Intervento dello Stato e diritti dei cittadini, Carocci, 2013.
Learning Objectives
Knowing the chronological development, political and social life of the twentieth century in Europe and in some areas of the world (China, USA, India and the former communist bloc).
Prerequisites
The history studied last year of high school.
Teaching Methods
Part of the course takes place through lectures, but most of the activities requires study and production group and class (reports, speeches, etc ...)
Type of Assessment
For those who follow the course in the classroom there is a small written exam (open questions) and an oral report.
For anyone who does not follow the course there will be a written exam (open questions).