History of Europe in the World

Objectives

1. Understand the genesis and evolution of the concept of Europe.

2. Relate the expansionism with eurocêntric views.

3. Explain the models and practices that allowed the European domination over the world.

4. Analyze the dynamics of Iberian and Nordic expansionism in the Modern Era.

5. Recognize the reasons for the end of European hegemony over the American continent.

6. Explain the relevance of industrialization and of European imperialisms of the 19th century.

7. Inferred from changes in the 20th century, the retreat of European leadership in the world.

8. Recognize the cultural influences and traces materials that Europeans have left on other continents.

1. Mastery of vocabulary and basic concepts.

2. Capacity of problematization, of synthesis and analysis of sources and texts.

3. Capacity for reflection and relativization of the clashes of civilizations.

4. Critical reasoning of eurocêntric and/or hegemonic visions.

Program

INTRODUCTION

1. The concept of Europe: genesis, evolution and consolidation.

2. The European expansion and Eurocentrism.

3. Models of European domination over the world: from political-administrative architecture to social organization and religious influences.

PART I — THE EUROPEAN HEGEMONY IN THE WORLD

1. European expansionism in the Modern Age

1.1. The Iberian preponderance

1.2. The Nordic hegemony

2. Statement and decline of the "old continent" in the 19th and 20th centuries

2.1. The end of European Empires in Americas

2.2. Impact of the Industrial Revolution and the 19th century imperialisms

2.3. The world wars and international relations

2.4. From decolonisation to the new world order

PART II — THE PRESENCE OF EUROPE IN THE WORLD: PERSPECTIVES AND TRACES

1. "We and the other": clashes of civilization, shares and influences

2. Traces of European presence in other continents

2.1. The material heritage

2.2. The intangible heritage

Teaching Methodologies

The exposition and explanation of the syllabus will be reconciled with the clarification of questions posed to students or raised by them. In addition to the ability to PowerPoint, when needed, will be applied for readings and analysis of documents and texts that allow moments of reflection and de-bate. Whenever we consider relevant, will be requested, from students, small bibliographic research on issues or content previously indicated.

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