Identifying Data 2024/25
Subject (*) History of European Expansion Code 710G05031
Study programme
Grao en Relacións Internacionais
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
 Third Optional 6
Language
Galician
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department
Coordinador
González López, Tamara
 E-mail
tamara.gonzalez.lopez@udc.es
Lecturers
González López, Tamara
 E-mail
tamara.gonzalez.lopez@udc.es
Web
General description A materia Historia da Expansión Europea ofrece unha formación complementaria ao futuro graduado orientada a comprender o pasado das relacións entre Europa e o resto de territorios, pola incidencia dese pasado nas relacións internacionais actuais.
O obxectivo da materia é estudar a chegada e/ou contacto dos países europeos con outros territorios para comprender os efectos económicos, sociais e culturais que tivo en diferentes rexións do mundo. As diferentes características do asentamento de europeos noutros territorios tivo como consecuencia inmediata distintas reposta de resistencia ou adaptación por parte dos autóctonos. Amais, permite abordar a evolución interna deses países, así como o rol que os países europeos lles outorgaron dentro da política e a economía internacional.

Competencies / Study results
Code Study programme competences / results
A1 CE1 - To analyze information related to international sources and events in complex geopolitical, economic and legal contexts, in person or online.
A2 CE2 - To understand the structure, powers and functioning of international institutions and organizations, as well as their relationships with other state and non-state actors.
A3 CE3 - To know the concepts, theories and techniques applied to the analysis of the actors and international relations, both in the universal and in the regional field, with a perspective both historical and contemporary.
A4 CE4 - To understand the general theoretical foundations of economics and international economic structure.
A5 CE5 - To understand and analyze globalization processes, relocation dynamics and alternative strategies.
A6 CE6 - To understand the challenges to international security and the value of mediation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
A7 CE7 - To analyze the global reality in its different dimensions, in particular the geographical, political, social, economic and legal.
A8 CE8 - To be able to apply scientific methodology to social, political, economic and legal challenges with an international element.
A9 CE9 - To analyze and evaluate environmental and heritage problems in international relations.
A10 CE10 - To acquire knowledge of the techniques, working methods and analysis of the humanities, social and legal sciences.
A11 CE11 - To analyze the political, social and economic reality in the framework of international development cooperation.
A12 CE12 - To understand the political, legal and economic instruments and mechanisms that guarantee the efficient management of international projects and businesses.
B1 CB1 - To demonstrate that students demonstrate knowledge and understanding in an area of ??study that is part of the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects involving knowledge from avant-garde of his field of study.
B2 CB2 - That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of ??study.
B3 CB3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of ??study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant topics of a social, scientific, or ethical nature.
B4 CB4 - That students can share information, ideas, problems and solutions with both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
B5 CB5 - That students develop those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
B6 CG1 - To appreciate diversity and multiculturalism.
B7 CG2 - To acquire the ability to work in an international context.
B8 CG3 - To identify essential aspects of cultures and customs of other countries.
B9 CG4 - To be trained in problem solving.
B10 CG5 - To acquire basic general knowledge.
B11 CG6 - To acquire the ability to organize and plan.
B12 CG7 - To acquire the ability to make decisions.
B13 CG8 - To be trained in project design and management.
B14 CG9 - To acquire the ability to adapt to new situations.
C1 CT1 - To dominate the expression, both orally and in writing, in the official languages ??of the Autonomous Community.
C2 CT2 - To defend oneself in a foreign language and express oneself correctly orally and in writing.
C3 CT3 - To use the basic tools of information and communication technologies (ICT) necessary for the exercise of their profession and for lifelong learning.
C4 CT4 - To develop for the exercise of a citizenship respectful with the democratic culture, the human rights and the perspective of gender, in the distinct fields of knowledge and in the professional practice, with the aim to achieve a more just and egalitarian society.
C5 CT5 - To defend the importance of entrepreneurial culture and know the means available to entrepreneurial people.
C6 CT6 - To acquire life skills and healthy habits, routines and lifestyles, as well as a fair, responsible and efficient use of resources.
C7 CT7 - To develop the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams, to offer proposals that contribute to sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development.
C8 CT8 - To assess the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the socio-economic and cultural advancement of society.
C9 CT9 - To have the ability to manage time and resources: develop plans, prioritize activities, identify criticism, set deadlines and meet them.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences / results
Comprehend and understand long-term transformation in international economic relations and dependency A3
A7
A10
 B7
B8
B10
 C4
Establish comparisons between diverse colonial models of the Early Modern and Contemporary Pperiods A1
A2
A3
A7
A8
A10
 B7
B8
 C4
Relate the characteristics of colonization and decolonization models to the current political-economic reality A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A9
A11
 B3
B6
B8
B9
B10
B11
 C1
C8
Consider the long-term consequences of the European presence in other territories A1
 B2
B3
B6
B9
B14
 C4
C7
C8
C9
Explain the method of government and control in Hispanic America A1
A2
A3
A7
 B1
B4
Describe the processes of independence and decolonization A1
A4
A5
A7
A8
 B1
B5
Integrate knowledge of european expansion in understanding the present A1
A2
A3
A4
A12
 B12
 C3
Differentiate the diverse models of territorial organization and control A1
A2
A3
A5
A7
A8
A9
A10
 C4
Discern the economic, political, and social motivations for territorial occupation A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A10
 B9
B11
B13
B14
 C2
C3
Demonstrate proficiency in formal oral and written expression B10
B11
B12
 C1
C2
C8
C9
Develop the capacity for rigorous information retrieval, selection and synthesis B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
 C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
Facilitate the development of ethical commitment A3
A10
A11
 B2
B3
B6
B7
B8
 C3
C4
C6
Encourage collaborative work and the application of knowledge gained to the interpretation and analysis of statistical, graphical, and documentary materials A1
A2
A9
A11
 B2
B3
B4
B6
B7
B9
B11
B12
B13
 C3
C4
C6
C7

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Precolumbian America: origins and cultural areas
 1.1. A orixe do home americano
1.2. As áreas culturais de América
2. Expansionist desires: explorations in the 14th-15th centuries 2.1. As primeiras expansións e exploracións
2.2. Colón e a chegada a América
3. The configuration and evolution of spanish America: economy, society and government in the 16th-18th centuries 3.1. A conquista de América
3.2. O papel da Igrexa
3.3. Goberno e economía nas Indias
3.4. Sociedade e demografía nas Indias
4. The settlement of other european countries in America 4.1. O Brasil colonial
4.2. Da colonización inglesa e francesa até a rebelión das Trece Colonias
5. The Hispanic American Independences
6. The colonization of Africa in the 19th-20th centuries
7. Contacts and resistances in Asia
8. The process of decolonization in the 20th century

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies / Results Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B2 B3 B6 B7 B8 B10 20 25 45
Document analysis A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B2 B3 B4 B7 B9 B11 B12 B8 B10 B1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C6 20 32 52
Supervised projects A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B14 B8 B10 B1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 4 17 21
Objective test A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B2 B3 B4 B6 B8 B10 B1 C1 C2 C4 C6 C9 2 10 12
Oral presentation A2 A3 A7 A8 A9 B2 B4 B5 B9 B11 B12 B10 B1 C1 C2 C3 C6 C9 6 10 16
 
Personalized attention 4 0 4
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Explanation of the basic concepts and key guidelines to understand the subject matter.
Document analysis Practical activities based on documentary sources related to the content of the subject.
Supervised projects Written assignments on point of the subject that require the use of specialized bibliography and the application of the knowledge and skills acquired in the course.
Objective test Written exam on the program contents during the official exam periods.
Oral presentation Oral presentation by the students of the written work they have completed.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description
Students can receive personalised attention to resolve their doubts about the subject and reinforce their autonomous learning through the monitoring and supervision of the different programmed activities.
This attention will take place in person in the office (upon request email), through scheduled tutorials with the Teams application or via institutional email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies / Results Description Qualification
Document analysis A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B2 B3 B4 B7 B9 B11 B12 B8 B10 B1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C6 Practical activities with quantitative and/or qualitative material to be carried out during the classes. An approximate timetable will be provided in the first sessions.
Knowledge of the contents of the subject, the ability to express oneself, the use and mastery of specific vocabulary, and analytical and synthetic capacity will be assessed. Likewise, the ability to debate, solve problems and work in a team. 		30
Supervised projects A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B9 B11 B12 B13 B14 B8 B10 B1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 Written work on a topic assigned by the teacher. It must follow the presentation guidelines that will be published on the Virtual Campus and use specialised bibliography.
The following will be assessed: correct writing, the search for and use of specialised and critical information, the ability to analyse and relate terms, events and consequences on the international scene. 		20
Oral presentation A2 A3 A7 A8 A9 B2 B4 B5 B9 B11 B12 B10 B1 C1 C2 C3 C6 C9 Presentation and defense of the supervised projets. This will take place in the last weeks of the semester, according to the calendar that will be published after the written work has been submitted.
The student's command of the specific vocabulary, clarity of exposition and ability to synthesise and to prioritise the information will be assessed. The graphic apparatus prepared by the students to support their presentation will also be taken into account. 		10
Objective test A2 A1 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A10 A9 A11 A12 B2 B3 B4 B6 B8 B10 B1 C1 C2 C4 C6 C9 Written exam on the contents of the subject to be held on the dates of the official exam dates.
Knowledge of the contents of the subject, the ability to express oneself, the use and mastery of specific vocabulary, and analytical and synthetic capacity will be assessed. 		40
 
Assessment comments

Evaluation rules:

  •  In order to pass the subject, a minimum of 50 points out of a total of 100 must be obtained.
  • It is forbidden to access the exam/test room with any device that allows communication with the outside and/or the storage of information.    
  • It is necessary for each student who wishes to take the tests to identify themselves correctly with their ID card in the classroom where the test is to be taken.    
  • Grade of Not Present: The grade of Not Present corresponds to the student when he/she only participates in activities that have a weighting equal to or less than 30% of the final grade, regardless of the grade achieved.     
  • Second opportunity and advanced sitting: this will consist of an objective test with a maximum value of 100% of the final mark, which will include a theoretical part (40%) and a practical part (60%).    
  • Part-time dedication and academic dispensation of exemption from attendance: all aspects related to "academic dispensation", "dedication to study", "permanence" and "academic fraud" will be governed according to the current academic regulations (normativa académica vixente de la UDC).
  •  In the first weeks of the course, students will be informed of the calendar of practical activities that will count towards their marks and the timetable for the submission of their work. The timetable for the defence of the papers will be published after submission, in order to better adapt the timetable to the number of papers presented.

Sources of information
Basic Antonio Espino López (2010). Atlas Histórico del colonialismo. Síntesis
Britta Timm Knudsen (ed.) (2022). Decolonizing Colonial Heritage. Taylor & Francis
Marc Ferro (dir.) (2005). El libro negro del colonialismo. Siglos XVI al XXI: del exterminio al arrepentimiento. La esfera de los libros
María Dolores Béjar (2011). Historia del siglo XX. Europa, América, Asia, África y Oceanía. Siglo Veintiuno
E. J. Hobsbawn (2001). La era del imperio (1875-1914). Barcelona: Crítica
M.P. Pérez Cantó y E. M. Romero (2010). Las sociedades originarias y la América hispana. Una aproximación histórica. Madrid: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Robert Young (2016). Postcolonialism?: an historical introduction. Wiley-Blackwell

Complementary Abel García Sánchez (1999). Génesis y desarrollo del imperialismo, 1850-1950. Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Margaret MacMillan (2013). 1914: de la paz a la guerra. Madrid: Turner
Pedro Pérez Herrero (1992). América Latina y el colonialismo europeo: siglos XVI-XVIII. Madrid:Síntesis
Barbara Arneil (2024). Colonialism versus Imperialism. Political Theory, 52(1), 146–176
Luis Alonso Álvarez (2022). El costo del imperio asiático. La formación colonial de las islas filipinas bajo dominio español, 1565-1800. A Coruña: Universidade da Coruña
J. Moreno García (1992). El Extremo Oriente. Siglo XX. Madrid:Síntesis
Josep Fontana (2017). El siglo de la revolución. Una historia del mundo desde 1914. Barcelona: Crítica
Enrique Moradiellos (2013). Europa y el mundo en los albores del siglo XX: la precaria hegemonía europea en víspera de la Gran Guerra.
Leslie Bethell (1990). Historia de América Latina.. Crítica
Alfred W. Crosby (1988). Imperialismo ecológico. La expansión biológica de Europa, 900-1900. Crítica
John H. Elliott (2006). Imperios del mundo atlántico. España y Gran Bretaña en América, 1492-1830. Madrid
Paloma García (2015). La configuración de Oriente Próximo tras la Primera Guerra Mundial. Revista Unisci
Wolfgang J. Mommsen (1987). La época del imperialismo. Europa 1885-1918. Madrid: Siglo XX
Dani Rodrik (2011). La paradoja de la globalización. Democracia y el fuguro de la economía mundial. Bosch
Jose Luis Comellas (2001). Los grandes imperios coloniales. Rialp


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
History of International Relations II/710G05011

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


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