This online Summer School seeks to question what Global History is primarily about, who it is written by, and who it is written for. By questioning the epistemic inequalities and exclusionary processes that shape the field, and considering actors, conceptual tools and historical positions that originate from different parts of the world, we aim to outline a global history that is meaningfully shaped by perspectives from the Global South.

Summer School in Global and Transnational History

Programme Description

Over the past two decades the field of Global History has become firmly embedded within the historical discipline. However, it has been less successful in moving beyond a Euro-American institutional rootedness and intellectual orientation. Critics have pointed to the Eurocentricity of its conceptual frameworks; the dominance of Anglophone scholarship produced by Global North-based researchers and presses; and the marginalisation of actors, concepts, and perspectives originating in the Global South. Taking these criticisms as a point of departure, this summer school seeks to question what Global History is primarily about, who it is written by, and who it is written for. By questioning the epistemic inequalities and exclusionary processes that shape the field, and considering actors, conceptual tools and historical positions that originate from different parts of the world, we aim to outline a global history that is meaningfully shaped by perspectives from the Global South.

Dates

11-13 September 2023

Application Deadline: 3 May 2023

Conveners

• Prof. Giancarlo Casale (EUI)
• Prof. Lucy Riall (EUI)
• Prof. Giorgio Riello (EUI)

Eligibility criteria

• Students of history, social sciences and related fields
• Graduates or students in their last year
• Any nationality

The applicants are not limited to EU member states and we welcome extra-European participants. Applicants should be working towards or have completed a master's degree. Except under special circumstances, PhD students will not normally be admitted.

Enrolment numbers are limited and admission is based on merit.

Learning outcome

Whether you are interested in political, social, cultural, intellectual or economic history, it will give you a unique opportunity to broaden your research interests and methodological reflection.

Fees

• Registration fee for selected participants: 60 EUR

Programme

Speakers and programme to be announced, check the Summer School webpage for updates

Attendance and Certificate of Participation

• Attendance at all lessons is mandatory
• A certificate of participation is issued at the end of the course

How to apply

To apply, please visit the Summer School webpage

 by 3 May 2023.