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Historical Perspective of the Contemporary World
Code: 104982Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | OP | 3 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Eduard Page Campos
- Email :
- eduard.page@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
The course aims to provide students with a rigorous knowledge of recent world history, from the emergence of the great political alternatives that marked the twentieth century (communisms, fascism, parliamentary democracy) to the present. The syllabus proposes a journey through the main historical processes and events that took place during this period, with special emphasis on their relationship with the main current issues, as well as on the role of the media in the development and perception of events. The classes will combine political, social, economic, and cultural history, and will adopt a non-Eurocentric approach and a gender perspective.
The main goal is for students to be able to analyse current events – political, social, economic, and cultural – with a broader intellectual background and a broader and more rigorous historical knowledge, in order to be able to explain the present with more tools and be able to perceive the causes and precedents of current affairs.
Learning outcomes
- CM27 (Assess the impact of historical events and dynamics in international relations on the shaping of the global media ecosystem.) Assess the impact of historical events and dynamics in international relations on the shaping of the global media ecosystem.
- KM28 (Explain the historical evolution of international relations and their impact on the shaping of global media systems, and recount how political and economic events have influenced the development of the media and the dissemination of the news.) Explain the historical evolution of international relations and their impact on the shaping of global media systems, and recount how political and economic events have influenced the development of the media and the dissemination of the news.
Contents
The course syllabus will be structured around the following sections:
- The European Civil War: Democracy, Revolutions, Fascism, and Global Conflicts
- The Foundations of the Contemporary World: The International Order after the Second World War
- The Emergence of the Third World: Decolonization and Revolutionary Scenarios
- The Long ’68 and the Crises of the 1970s: Cultural Transformations, Political Struggles, and Economic Change
- The End of the Cold War and the Consolidation of Neoliberalism
- The New World (Dis)Order: Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of the assignment | 26 | 1.04 | |
| Personal study | 48 | 1.92 | CM27, KM28 |
| Office hours | 10 | 0.4 | |
| Reading assigned texts | 16 | 0.64 | CM27, KM28 |
| Lectures | 40 | 1.6 |
Teaching will consist of theoretical sessions supported by a range of materials, combined with active student participation. Students will be required to complete various practical activities, engage with the reading of selected key texts, and produce a final course paper.
A detailed schedule outlining the content of each session will be presented on the first day of the course and will be available on the course’s Virtual Campus, where students will find the various teaching materials deemed appropriate by the instructors and necessary information for effective course monitoring. Should the teaching modality change for reasons of force majeure according to the competent authorities, the teaching staff will inform students of any modifications to the course schedule and teaching methodologies.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second written examination | 25% | 2 | 0.08 | CM27, KM28 |
| Final paper | 25% | 3 | 0.12 | CM27, KM28 |
| First written examination | 25% | 2 | 0.08 | CM27, KM28 |
| Practices | 25% | 3 | 0.12 | CM27, KM28 |
Continuous assessment will be based on four items:
- A first written exam on the first half of the syllabus: 25% of the final mark.
- A second written exam on the second half of the syllabus: 25% of the final mark.
- Various practical assignments throughout the course: 25% of the final mark.
- Final course paper: 25% of the final mark.
Students who obtain a final grade below 5 and have completed at least two-thirds of the course assessment activities will be eligible to take a resit examination.
The single assessment option will be based on three items:
- A written exam covering the entire syllabus: 50% of the final mark
- Completion of a practical assignment on the day of the evaluation: 25% of the final mark
- Final course paper: 25% of the final mark
All assessment activities will be completed or submitted on a single date. Students who obtain a final grade below 5 and have completed at least two-thirds of the course assessment activities will be eligible to take a resit examination.
Students who do not provide sufficient evidence for assessment -that is, who have not completed at least two-thirds of the course assessment activities- will receive a grade of not assessable.
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for support tasks and not for the final preparation of assessed written papers. Students must clearly identify any sections generated using AI, specify the tools employed, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced both the process and the final outcome of the assignment. Failure to disclose the use of AI in assessable work will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or full penalty on the grade for the assignment, or more severe disciplinary sanctions in serious cases.
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Software
Basic knowledge of word processor (Word, LibreOffice, etc.) and use of online sources.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |