Asian History and Institutions
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims at providing students with a basic knowledge of the history of central, south and east Asia from the second half of the 19th century to the present, with particular attention to China, Japan, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Expected learning outcomes
Objectives and learning outcomes of the course:
- have an understanding of the relationship between regional and global issues;
- draw connections between historical events and the social and cultural reality of the countries of the region;
- provide students with a comprehensive survey of the major institutional, social, and cultural developments of the period under examination.
- have an understanding of the relationship between regional and global issues;
- draw connections between historical events and the social and cultural reality of the countries of the region;
- provide students with a comprehensive survey of the major institutional, social, and cultural developments of the period under examination.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [K21-82](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000k21-82)
- [K21-82](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000k21-82)
SPS/14 - ASIAN HISTORY AND INSTITUTIONS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Dornetti Filippo
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Dornetti FilippoProfessor(s)
Reception:
Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Videocall on Microsoft Teams. An appointment request in advance via email will be appreciated.