European History, Society and Culture

This module examines the evolution of human rights and revolutionary ideas in late 18th century Europe. It explores the abolition of torture, the development of human rights during the Enlightenment, and analyzes the circulation, conclusion, and lasting impact of revolutionary movements.

This module explores the transformation of European political landscape through the concepts of empire and nation, from the French Revolution onwards. It covers Napoleon's rise and fall, the Congress of Vienna's outcomes, and the evolution of major European empires throughout the 19th century.

This module examines the relationship between technological advancement, industrialization, and environmental change in Europe. It focuses on the concept of technocracy and the development of European networks for transportation, energy, and telecommunications during the industrial era.

This module provides a comprehensive examination of European colonialism, its various manifestations across the globe, and its lasting impact. It explores different colonial realities, historical perspectives on colonialism, and contemporary legacies of colonial systems.

This module analyzes the Avant-garde movement and its role in shaping 20th-century European culture. It examines the movement's main characteristics, its relationship to political and cultural landscapes, and its vision for a new European identity through artistic expression.

This module examines the development of social policies and human rights in Europe since the Age of Revolutions. It provides a critical analysis of European social history, exploring both progress and setbacks in the pursuit of social justice and equality.

This module explores the dynamics of borders, migration, and diversity in Europe. It examines border crossing experiences, the role of Muslim soldiers in WWI, post-WWII diversity expansion, and refugee experiences, with a special focus on the Ugandan Asians in the 1970s.