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 arguments emerging in the dialectic modernity/tradition evolving during 19th and 20th century within the relationships of States and the international phenomenology of nationalisms and identities. The course is articulated in a sequence of historical cultural topics and monographic seminaries.

Mandatory books: basically, reference to a handbook of modern and contemporary history;
A. Carteny, "Essays on Italian History (1911-1920)" Cambridge SP 2025;
A.D. Smith, "The Nation in History," Polity 2000. 
Additional specific materials will be shared during the course, such as the chapters from the e-learning platform downloadable related to the book of G. Motta, "Fashion Becomes History", Nuova cultura 2020.

Lessons in classroom, workshops (to be followed also by e-learning platform, HCI26):
Lessons: 1st sem., from 29 September 2026
Tue. 10am-12pm in Morghen room
Wed. 4-6pm Cisadu room