Political & Economic History of Europe in the Twentieth Century

Social Sciences & Cultural Studies Program
Florence, Italy

Dates: 1/7/25 - 4/26/25

Social Sciences & Cultural Studies

Political & Economic History of Europe in the Twentieth Century

Political & Economic History of Europe in the Twentieth Century Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Florence Center
Location: Florence, Italy
Primary Subject Area: History
Instruction in: English
Course Code: HIS318
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45

DESCRIPTION

This course offers a comprehensive examination of the History of Europe in the Twentieth century, with a focus on major political-economic processes and events. Through an in-depth analysis, students explore the interconnectedness of European development with national and international contexts, observing the reciprocal influences that shaped the course of history. From the crisis of empires and colonial powers at the dawn of the century to the complexities of contemporary geopolitics, students will scrutinize pivotal moments such as the World Wars, the Bolshevik Revolution, and the fall of the Soviet bloc.

European political doctrines and ideologies such as liberalism, democracy, fascism, Nazism, and Communism, are presented alongside economic systems including capitalism, socialism, single market, and monetary union. Additionally, students examine parallels between Western and Eastern paradigms, aiming to underscore both the disparities and convergences between them.


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