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História Contemporânea

Código 13116
Ano 1
Semestre S1
Créditos ECTS 5
Carga Horária TP(45H)
Área Científica História
Learning outcomes Provide an introduction to the study of the Contemporary Age, leading the student to the knowledge of some of the main facts and processes that marked the "long" nineteenth century and the "brief" twentieth century world history.

At the end of the Course the student should be able to:
1. Understand the emergence and the framework of the Contemporary Age, especially in what concerns its political aspects.
2. Explain concepts and essential notions to the understanding of Contemporary History.
3. Produce practical written work.
4. Demonstrate oral presentation skills.
5. Assuming informed critical attitudes about the problems addressed in classes.
Syllabus I The “Long” Nineteenth Century: a glance
Revolutions, Liberalism, Democracy, Socialism, Movement of Nationalities and Imperialism.

II The “Brief” Twentieth Century
1. The First World War and the weakening of Europe.
2. Communism and the Soviet Union.
3. The crisis of the liberal democracies.
4. The Fascisms.
5. 1939-1945: the weight of an "even more total war".
6. Cold War and the Soviet Bloc collapse.
7. The decolonization.
8. East Asia: Japan and China.
9. The european building.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Expositive classes; discussion classes; practical work; use of audiovisual resources; use of the moodle platform.

2 written tests (45% + 45% = 90% of the grade). Relevant participation in classes (10% of the grade). Attendance: 50% of classes. Access to exam period: at least 6 points. Special evaluation (TE): according to the ongoing legislation.
Main Bibliography BERSTEIN, Serge; MILZA, Pierre — História da Europa. Do Século XIX ao Início do Século XXI, Lisboa, Plátano Editora, 2007.
DROZ, Bernard; ROWLEY, Anthony — História do Século XX, Lisboa, D. Quixote, 1988-93, 4 vols.
GILBERT, Martin — História do Século XX, 2.ª ed., Alfragide, D. Quixote, 2011.
GRENVILLE, J. A. S. — A History of the World in the Twentieth Century, Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1994.
HEFFER, Jean; SERMAN, William — O Século XIX, 1815-1914, Lisboa, D. Quixote, 1999.
HOBSBAWM, E. — A Era dos Extremos. História Breve do Século XX, 1914-1991, 4.ª ed., Barcarena, Presença, 2008.
JUDT, Tony — Pós-Guerra. História da Europa desde 1945, Lisboa, Edições 70, 2011.
RÉMOND, René — Introdução à História do Nosso Tempo. Do Antigo Regime aos Nossos Dias, 4.ª ed., Lisboa, Gradiva, 2011.

The remaining bibliography will be recommended during the semester.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.

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Curso

Sociologia
Data da última atualização: 2025-09-17
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