It is the goal of this Open UvA-course to explore this relationship for the period since the 1860s. Lectures and readings will consider themes such as the emergence and transformation of the nation-state model; European expansion and modern imperialism; the era of the two world wars; the rise of the United States; the Cold War, decolonization, and the rise of a liberal-democratic order after 1945; the ebb and flow of globalization; migration; social, cultural, and ideological transfers and flows across borders.

Study material

• Articles, book chapters, and primary documents (to be announced).

Time, location and price

• 10 September - 17 October 2024
• Tuesday 13:00-15:00 and Thursday 11:00-13:00
• Oudemanhuispoort D0.09 (Tuesday) and REC C0.02
• Price: € 210 / € 189 (AUV-members)

Registration for this OUC is no longer possible, as all places have been booked.

Important te know

• You can only audit an OUC, which means that you may only attend lectures and cannot attend seminars, take part in the examination, or obtain ECTS credits.
• The location of the lectures may change during the semester. For the current study schedule, please consult the UvA timetable website. 

Lecturer

Public programme Humanities

This Open UvA Course is part of the Faculty of Humanities' public programme. Beside Open UvA Courses, the public programme also comprises special lectures and series of courses. The public programme is intended for alumni, employees looking for extra training, and all others who are interested in art, culture, philosophy, language and literature, history and religion.