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1. General information
Course:
HISTORY IN TODAY S WORLD
Code:
44318
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
375 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN HUMANITIES AND HERITAGE
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
502 - FACULTY OF HUMANITIES IN TOLEDO
Group(s):
40 
Year:
2
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer: JULIO DE LA CUEVA MERINO - Group(s): 40 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Padilla - Despacho 14
HISTORIA
926051671
julio.cueva@uclm.es

2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Not established
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
Course competences
Code Description
E01 Interpret the evolution of human societies in a diachronic perspective, taking into account the importance of historical change.
E03 Interpret and analyze critically present situations from their historical origins.
E20 Develop methods for the use of an accurate and appropriate vocabulary.
G02 Knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
G03 Correct oral and written communication.
G04 Ethical commitment and professional ethics.
G05 Possess and understand knowledge in Humanities at a higher level, including some cutting edge knowledge in the different fields of study within the Degree.
G07 Be able to develop and defend arguments and solve problems within the Humanities and Heritage field.
G08 Have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
G09 Know how to read, understand, critically analyze and synthesize texts from the Humanities and Heritage field, integrating them into a speech of their own.
G11 Be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
G12 Develop those skills neeeded to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
G13 Innovate the presentation and dissemination of culture, transmitting the acquired knowledge in an organized manner.
G17 Develop the ability to overcome stereotyped relationships and interpretations.
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
Knowing, understanding and knowing how to explain Universal History and its contributions to culture, as well as analyzing critically the situations of the present from their historical origins.
Additional outcomes
Description
6. Units / Contents
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
Training Activity Methodology Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) ECTS Hours As Com Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures E01 E03 E20 G03 G05 G07 G08 G17 1.44 36 N N
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] Problem solving and exercises E01 E03 E20 G02 G03 G05 G07 G09 G11 G13 G17 0.48 12 Y N
Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] Workshops and Seminars E01 E03 E20 G02 G03 G05 G07 G09 G11 G13 G17 0.4 10 Y N
Final test [ON-SITE] Assessment tests E01 E03 E20 G02 G03 G05 G07 G09 G11 G12 G13 G17 0.08 2 Y Y
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study E01 E03 E20 G02 G03 G04 G05 G07 G08 G09 G11 G12 G13 2.2 55 N N
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study E01 E03 E20 G02 G03 G04 G05 G07 G08 G09 G11 G12 0.4 10 Y N
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] Problem solving and exercises E01 E03 E20 G02 G03 G04 G05 G07 G08 G09 G11 G12 1 25 Y N
Total: 6 150
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 Total class time hours: 60
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 Total hours of out of class work: 90

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Theoretical papers assessment 20.00% 20.00%
Practicum and practical activities reports assessment 10.00% 10.00%
Assessment of active participation 20.00% 20.00%
Final test 50.00% 50.00%
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    Evaluation criteria not defined
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    Evaluation criteria not defined

Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours hours
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] 2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 53
Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 10
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] 25

Unit 1 (de 7):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 8
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 2
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] 2

Unit 2 (de 7):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 4
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 2
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] 2

Unit 3 (de 7):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 4
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 2
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] 2

Unit 4 (de 7):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 8
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 2
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] 2

Unit 5 (de 7):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 5
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 1
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] 2

Unit 6 (de 7):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 3
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 1

Unit 7 (de 7):
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 5
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] 1
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] 2

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
Atlas historique. Ressources cartographiques et historiques http://www.atlas-historique.net/  
 
Avilés Farré, Juan y otros Las claves del mundo actual : una historia global desde 1989 Síntesis, 2019 Ficha de la biblioteca
Bell, P.M.H. y Gilbert, Mark The World Since 1945: An International History Londres Bloomsbury 2017  
Best, Anthony et al. International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond Routledge 2017  
Chamberlain, M. E. La descolonización. La caída de los imperios europeos Barcelona Ariel 1997  
De la Guardia, Carmen Historia de Estados Unidos Madrid Sílex 2012 http://www.digitaliapublishing.com/a/1362  
Díez Espinosa, José Ramón y otros Historia del mundo actual (desde 1945 hasta nuestros días) Valladolid Universidad de Valladolid 2008  
Espino López, Antonio Atlas histórico del colonialismo Madrid Síntesis 2010  
Forner, Salvador (ed.) La construcción de Europa: de las guerras civiles a la unificación Madrid Biblioteca Nueva 2007 http://www.digitaliapublishing.com/a/22/la-construcci-n-de-europa  
Gaddis, John Lewis La Guerra Fría Barcelona RBA 2008 http://www.digitaliapublishing.com/a/43079  
Hughes-Wilson, John A brief history of the Cold War: the hidden truth about how Robinson Publishing Ltd. 978-1-84529-258-4 2006 Ficha de la biblioteca
Jansen, Jan C. y Osterhammel, Jürgen Decolonization A Short History Princeton University Press 2017  
Judt, Tony Postguerra: una historia de Europa desde 1945 Madrid Taurus 2006  
Judt, Tony Postwar A History of Europe Since 1945 Vintage 2010  
Kershaw, Ian Ascenso y crisis Europa 1950-2017: un camino incierto Barcelona Crítica 2021  
Lozano, Álvaro La guerra fría Barcelona Melusina 2007  
Martín de la Guardia, Ricardo 1989, el año que cambió el mundo. Los orígenes del orden internacional después de la Guerra Fría Madrid Akal 2012 http://www.digitaliapublishing.com/a/28265/1989--el-a-o-que-cambi--el-mundo--los-or-genes-del-orden-internacional-despu-s-de-la-guerra-fr-a  
Martín de la Guardia, Ricardo y otros El mundo actual: de la Segunda Guerra Mundial a la globalización Valladolid Universidad de Valladolid 2019  
Martínez Carreras, José U. y otros Historia del mundo actual Madrid Marcial Pons 1996  
Martínez Rueda, Fernando y Urquijo Goitia, Mikel Materiales para la hitoria del mundo actual Madrid Istmo 2006  
McMahon, Robert J. The Cold War: a very short introduction Oxford University Press 0-19-280178-3 2003 http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=aab3e39c-c352-4240-b97a-efb3c6fb12ae%40pdc-v-sessmgr04&bdata=Jmxhbmc9ZXMmc2l0ZT1lZHMtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=264785&db=e000xww Ficha de la biblioteca
Núñez Seixas, Xosé M. Las utopias pendientes: una breve historia del mundo desde 1945 Barcelona Crítica 2015  
Núñez de Prado, Sara Historia de Rusia, de la Unión Soviética a la Federación Rusa Madrid Síntesis 2019  
Ocaña, Juan Carlos HistoriasigloXX.org. El sitio web de la Historia del siglo XX http://www.historiasiglo20.org/  
Pereira Castañares, Juan Carlos De la Guerra Fría a la caída del Muro. El mundo dividido en dos bloques Barcelona Shackleton 2022  
Pereira Castañares, Juan Carlos Historia de las relaciones internacionales contemporáneas Barcelona Ariel 2009  
Pereira Castañares, Juan Carlos y otros Atlas histórico de la Guerra Fría Madrid Síntesis 2013  
Pittaway, Mark Eastern Europe 1939-2000 Londres Arnold 0-340-76219-5 2004 Ficha de la biblioteca
Rueda Laffond, José Carlos y otros Historia actual del mundo: de la posguerra a la cultura glo Síntesis 978-84-9077-430-4 2016 Ficha de la biblioteca
Sanz, Carlos La Guerra Fría. Una historia inacabada Madrid Síntesis 2022  
Toboso Sánchez, Pilar Diccionario de historia del mundo actual Madrid Alianza 2005  
Veiga, Francesc (1958-) El desequilibrio como orden: una historia de la posguerra fría Madrid Alianza, 978-84-206-9928-8 2015 Ficha de la biblioteca
Veiga, Francisco, Ucelay da cal, Enric, y Duarte, Àngel La paz simulada. Una historia de la Guerra Fría Madrid Alianza 2006  
Westad, Odd Arne La Guerra Fría : una historia mundial Barelona Galaxia Gutenberg 2018  



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