Teaching plan for the course unit (Short version)
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General information

 

Course unit name: History

Course unit code: 360901

Academic year: 2025-2026

Coordinator: Yolanda Blasco Martel

Department: Department of Economic History, Institutions and Policy and World Economy

Credits: 6

Single program: S

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Estimated learning time

Total number of hours 150

 

Face-to-face and/or online activities

60

	-  Lecture with practical component	Face-to-face		45
	-  Document study	Face-to-face and online		15

Supervised project

40

Independent learning

50

Learning objectives

Referring to knowledge Understand the key historical events necessary to interpret contemporary social problems. Analyse social phenomena in terms of the complexity arising from the interaction of economic, social, political, and cultural elements; thinking historically requires bringing all these variables into play. Analyse social and political phenomena through the lens of short-, medium-, and long-term change, as provided by the historical dimension of events. Understand the key historical elements needed to contextualise pressing contemporary issues, such as environmental challenges and the depletion of resources, the problems faced by disadvantaged groups (women, the elderly, immigrants, etc.), new social movements, fundamentalisms, or identity-based conflicts.   Referring to abilities, skills Develop coherent oral and written arguments. Conduct research on historical events from a critical perspective. Understand historical sources and explain conclusions in context.   Referring to attitudes, values and norms Develop habits that promote personal responsibility for learning. Maintain a collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.

 

 

Teaching blocks

 

1. From the Emergence of Capitalism to the First Liberal Globalisation

2. The Interwar Period

3. Formation and Crisis of the Bipolar International Order

 

 

Official assessment of learning outcomes

 

Continuous assessment Students opting for the continuous mode of assessment must attend class regularly. Continuous assessment consists of: A minimum of two practical and theoretical activities to be completed during the course. The activities are assessed on a continuous basis, that is, weekly or fortnightly, and are carried out during scheduled class sessions. These activities account for 6 points out of 10 of the final grade. A final summary test, representing the remaining 4 points. This test is conducted at the end of the course and has both theoretical and practical components. To pass, students must obtain at least 2 points out of 4 on this test. This test may be oral and/or written. Repeat assessment Students enrolled on either the continuous or single modes of assessment are entitled to be re-evaluated under the terms established by the Academic Council of Sociology in the Faculty of Economics and Business. Repeat assessment takes the same format as that of the single mode of assessment. This test may be oral and/or written.   Examination-based assessment Students unable to meet the requirements for continuous assessment are entitled to opt for the single mode of assessment. This consists of a final examination held on the date indicated in the programme’s official exam timetable. Preparation material includes the readings discussed in the practical classes and uploaded on the Virtual Campus, the subject’s reference manual, and any material indicated by the teaching staff in the PowerPoint files available on the Virtual Campus. The examination comprises five sections. One section may be multiple choice; the remainder combine short- (conceptual) and long-answer questions, covering the whole syllabus. These questions assess the competences (knowledge and skills) acquired throughout the course. This exam may be oral and/or written. Repeat assessment Students enrolled on either the continuous or single modes of assessment are entitled to be re-evaluated under the terms established by the Academic Council of Sociology in the Faculty of Economics and Business. Repeat assessment takes the same format as that of the single mode of assessment. This test may be oral and/or written.

Reading and study resources

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Book

VILLARES, Ramón.; BAHAMONDE, Angel. El mundo contemporáneo : siglos XIX y XX. 7a ed. rev. y ampl.. Madrid : Grupo Santillana, reimp. 2016

Main course textbook.

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CERSOSIMO, Facundo y GALLEGO, Marisa (2022): Historia del mundo contemporáneo: una mirada desde las periferias,  S.l.: Editorial Maipue. ISBN 987-8461-72-6.

This book can be consulted online.

Versió en línia (2022)  

ALLEN, Robert C. Historia Económica mundial: una breve introducción. Madrid: Alianza, 2013

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AROSTEGUI, Julio.; BUCHRUCKER, Cristian.; SABORIDO, Jorge. El mundo contemporáneo: historia y problemas. Barcelona: Crítica, reimp. 2012

Versió en línia (2020)  

ARTOLA, Miguel.; PEREZ LEDESMA, Manuel. Contemporánea : la historia desde 1776. Madrid: Alianza, reimp. 2009

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CASANOVA, Julián. Europa contra Europa, 1914-45. Barcelona, Crítica, 2011

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ELEY, Geoff. Un Mundo que ganar: historia de la izquierda en Europa, 1850-2000. Barcelona: Crítica, 2003

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FELIU MONTFORT, Gaspar.; SUDRIÀ, Carles. Introducció a la història econòmica mundial. [València]: Universitat de València. [Barcelona]: Universitat de Barcelona, 2013

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FERGUSON, Niall. La guerra del mundo. Los conflictos del siglo XX y el declive de Occidente (1904-1953). Barcelona: Debate, 2007

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FRIEDEN, Jeffry. A. Capitalismo global : el trasfondo económico de la historia del siglo XX. Barcelona:Crítica, 2007

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HOBSBAWM, Eric. La era del capital, 1848-1875. Barcelona: Crítica, 1998

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HOBSBAWM, Eric J. La era del imperio, 1875-1914. Barcelona: Crítica, 1998

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JUDT, Tony. Postguerra. Una historia de Europa desde 1945. Madrid: Taurus, 2006

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OVERY, R. Atlas histórico del siglo XX. Madrid: Akal, 2009

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