Unit Contemporary Women's History

Course
Politics, administration, territory
Study-unit Code
A001413
Curriculum
Politiche del territorio
Teacher
Claudia Mantovani
Teachers
  • Claudia Mantovani
Hours
  • 42 ore - Claudia Mantovani
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2021
Offered
2022/23
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline
M-STO/04
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Lessons will be in italian.
International students are welcome and advised to contact the teacher before courses start.
Contents
The course will focus on the emergence of the "woman question" in relation to the deep culturala nd social and political changes induced by the economic and political revolutions of the XVIII century. From there on specific biographic itineraries of prominent or otherwise significant women will form the thread for a discussion of the diverse and complex themes involved in the discussion about women's changing roles in the contemporary world.
Reference texts
Course materials will be suggested by the teacher on an individual basis. All materials will be loaded on the e-learning platform UNISTUDIUM.
Educational objectives

Students will have solid knowledge of the main turning points in women's social and political history in the XXth century and will be able to understand historical roots of contemporary problems related to the persistent "woman question".
Prerequisites

General knowledge of the main focus points of a high school curriculum in modern history is recommended.
Teaching methods

The course is divided in two parts. The introductory part consists of face to face lessons, the second part will focus on discussion of papers and presentations by the students.
Other information
Gli studenti lavoratori e gli studenti disabili/DSA sono pregati di contattare la docente all'inizio del corso. Eventuali problematiche saranno discusse e risolte in maniera individualizzata.
Learning verification modality

Oral presentations are planned for attending students and their evaluation will contribute to the final grade. The final oral examination consists of a 15-20 minute dialogue with the teacher on themes discussed during lessons.
If italian language skills are felt not to be adequate, a written or oral exam can be taken in english. If that's the case, please contact me in advance.
Extended program

The course will focus on the emergence of the "woman question" in relation to the deep culturala nd social and political changes induced by the economic and political revolutions of the XVIII century. From there on specific biographic itineraries of prominent or otherwise significant women will form the thread for a discussion of the diverse and complex themes (citizenship, maternity, work, education, welfare, sexuality, identity, religion...) involved in the discussion about women's changing roles in the contemporary world.
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