The course presents a methodological introduction of studies on identities and cultures from West to East, with general references to the civilizations in the Modern and Contemporary Age, and the articulation of cultural history throughout the elements of modernity/tradition emerging and evolving during 19th and 20th century within the relationships of States and the international phenomenology of nationalisms and identities.

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.