Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 428/2023 de 09/01/2023 + RA-EF/641/2011/AL04 de 22/01/2025
4 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 28,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 829719.
Lecturer
- Ana Cláudia Leal Marques Pires da Silva Mendes Pinto (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
NA
Objectives
Students should be able to understand the main economic facts that, in the modern history of the Western world, have substantially determined the configuration of the world and society today.
In this general context, the first key objective will be to guide students towards acquiring knowledge based on understanding and interpreting data. When, where, why and under what circumstances will always be present questions.
Program
I. The age of revolutions
1. The Industrial Revolution
II. Industrialisation in the 19th century and the emergence of a new world
1. European evolution in the 19th century
2. The Second Industrial Revolution
3. Social and political aspects of the transformations of capitalism in the 19th century: social stratification, socialist ideas, social security systems.
III. The world at war
1. The First World War: background and aftermath
2. The Treaty of Versailles
3. The Great Depression
4. The rise of fascism
5. The Second World War
5.1. The destruction of Europe and the emergence of superpowers.
IV. Towards a post-industrial society
1. May 1968 and flower power: the coming of age of the baby boomers
2. The first oil crisis
3. The third technological revolution
4. Globalisation, market deregulation and the multipolar world
V. Potential and current conflicts for the 21st century
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Evaluation Methodology
Frequency Assessment:
During this period, assessment of the CU is continuous.
Students will be assessed on three elements:
1 - Written test 40%
2 - Classwork 20%
3 - Final assignment - 40% (Written 20% + Oral 20%)
Students who do not submit one of the assessments described above will be admitted to the exam if they:
- do not obtain a minimum grade of 7 in the written test;
- do not obtain a minimum grade of 10 in the 2 assignments.
In this course unit, point 5 of Article 8 of the Academic Regulations applies (mandatory attendance of 2/3 of TP classes).
In this CU, point 5 of Article 8 of the Academic Regulations applies (mandatory attendance of 2/3 of TP classes).
The final grade is the weighted average of all assessment elements.
Students pass the course in accordance with the provisions of points 11 and 12 of Article 11 of the IPT Academic Regulations.
Working students:
The assessment indicated also applies to working students and
Erasmus students.
Erasmus students must contact the lecturer to find out how they will be assessed within two weeks of their arrival.
Assessment by Examination:
Written test 100%
Minimum pass mark: 10 points.
Students pass the CU in accordance with the provisions of Points 11 and 12 of Article 11 of the IPT Academic Regulations.
During the Special Examination Period, the provisions of Assessment by Examination apply.
Bibliography
- BRASSEUL, J. (2014). História Económica do Mundo. lisboa: Edições Texto & Grafia
- CAMERON, R. (2000). História Económica do Mundo. Lisboa: Publicações Europa-América
- MATA, E. e VALÉRIO, N. (2007). História Económica de Portugal. Lisboa: Editorial Presença
- Valério, N. e Nunes, A. (1995). O Crescimento Económico Moderno. Lisboa: Editorial Presença
Teaching Method
Theoretical classes covering selected topics and study guidance; theoretical-practical classes linking daily news items to historical events and situations that will be discussed.
Software used in class
Plataforma de e-learning
Plataforma Microsoft Teams
Powerpoints
