Class Contemporary History and Thought

This curricular unit provides an introduction to the main historical, social, cultural, and intellectual transformations that have contributed to shaping the contemporary world. From the late eighteenth century onwards, it examines the processes of change and the major currents of thought that have shaped the development of societies up to the present day, considering the relationship between historical contexts and the emergence of different ideologies, doctrines, cultural movements, and forms of political and social organisation.The curricular unit adopts an approach focused on identifying major historical, doctrinal, and ideological continuities and ruptures, enabling students to understand the formation and transformation of key ideas and concepts in contemporary thought, while distinguishing historical facts from their interpretations and ideological constructions.

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Concepts of Modernity and Contemporaneity   Modernity and contemporaneity: concepts and debates From the Enlightenment to revolutions: the emergence of the modern political subject 19th Century: Revolutions, Industrialization and New Ideologies Political and social revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries Marx: capitalism, class struggle and critique of bourgeois society Nietzsche: critique of modernity, reason and values 20th Century: Wars, Crises and Ideologies World War I and the crisis of the idea of ¿¿progress Russian Revolution and the emergence of communism Fascism, Nazism and totalitarianism World War II, Holocaust and crisis of European civilization Cold War, Decolonization and Globalization Cold War and bipolarization of the international system Decolonization of Africa and Asia Anti-colonial nationalisms and new states Contemporary Thought and Challenges of the Present Postmodernity and critique of the great Narratives Crisis of Democracies, Technology and Social Networks

Assessment is continuous, in accordance with the University Lusófona's Assessment Regulations, and consists of a test, a written assignment with an oral presentation, and participation in class. The test is worth 50% and will be conducted at the end of the semester. The assignment has a total weight of 40%. If the assignment is not submitted by the specified deadline, it will incur a penalty of 25% (up to 24 hours late) or 50% (from 24 to 72 hours late). Class participation, 10% to the final grade. The final grade must be 10 or above. If a student does not achieve a passing grade in continuous assessment, they may take the Exam. Submission of work after the deadline will only be possible if authorised by the lecturer and will incur a penalty of 25% of the grade if submitted up to 24 hours after the deadline and 50% of the grade if submitted between 24 and 72 hours after the deadline; work submitted more than 72 hours late will not be accepted. Appeal and Special Period, test (100%).

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