Foundation Course Humanities and Science
Academic year: 2023-24
Course: Foundation Course Humanities/ Science
Teacher: Elisa Tizzoni elisa.tizzoni@gmail.com
Period: first semester
Credits: 3
Number of hours: 24
Language of instruction: English
Aims
This course aims to introduce students to methodological issues and case studies in environmental history, by paying particular attention to the Modern age (1789-today) and the Western world.
The goal is therefore to prepare students for further study in environmental history and, broadly speaking, provide tools for a better understanding of the historical roots of environmental issues in our society.
By the end of the course, students will become familiar with major achievements of environmental history and the main environmental phenomena affecting the Western world in the last two centuries.
Contents
Firstly, the course will provide a brief overview on the most relevant sources and approaches
available for research on environmental history and will afford an insight into the multifaceted
concept of “environment”. Then, the course will examine different dimensions and consequences of key facts and long-term environmental phenomena affecting the Western world from the late 18th century to the end of the 1980s.
Methodology
Students will be provided with primary and secondary sources (including written documents, art, graphs, maps, and statistical information) and academic texts.
Bibliography
Powerpoint presentations, selected articles and sources provided by the Teacher
Grade components
Attendance and participation (30%)
Final exam (70%).