Information for the student – History and Identities in the Western Mediterranean (15th-19th Centuries)

Objectives and competences

To acquire specialized knowledge of the historical evolution and configuration of societal identities in the Western Mediterranean during the modern age.
To acquire research skills based on the use of archival materials and direct synthesis of specific historiographical sources on topics covered in the programme.
To gain the in-depth knowledge required for interpreting the relationships between different areas in the Western Mediterranean region, in the current context of growing human and economic connections.
To acquire an understanding of the historical references essential to managing multiculturalism in Europe.

General

Capacity to correctly identify and use diverse sources of information to solve problems relating to research in the modern history of the Western Mediterranean.
Capacity to prepare written briefs, reports and action plans suited to the problems raised by research in the modern history of the Western Mediterranean.
Ability to apply new technologies to research in modern history of the Western Mediterranean.

Specific

Capacity for comparative analysis of the modern history of the Western Mediterranean.
Ability to analyse local and regional history in the Western Mediterranean in the modern age.
Awareness of history as a constantly growing body of knowledge constantly and ability to compare and critically appraise different historical perspectives.
Ability to annotate and edit documents and texts on the modern era.
Ability to define historical research topics relating to the modern age.
Capacity to apply the most appropriate methods and techniques to problem solving in the various branches of historical research into the modern age.
Capacity to organize complex historical information in a coherent manner.
Capacity to plan, conduct and present original research contributions to historical knowledge, using the methodologies and procedures typical of modern history research.