The course contributes to the learning objectives of the Degree course. It aims to consolidate and to broaden the knowledge and methodologies acquired over the BA in line with the professional positions and job opportunities that this MA envisages. Finally, it aims to prepare students for postgraduate education in Italy and abroad.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Pursue in-depth knowledge of the historical, political and social dynamics that have characterized the Balkan peninsula and the Middle Eastern area, and similarly of their connections with European and general history, the whole in an interdisciplinary context; in-depth study of research and historiographical analysis methodologies; establish links between local and global histories; enable multidisciplinary approaches in the field of historical research and of source analysis.

ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING Develop the attitude to an interdisciplinary approach in organization, management and presentation of the skills of analysis and historiographical research acquired during the course.

INDIPENDENCE OF JUDGEMENT
Favour the acquisition of independence of judgement in research and in analysis of historical sources, in the collection, organization and management of complex cultural data set in broader frames of reference. Ability to analyse and understand the phenomena of Balkans and Middle Eastern history, with special reference to the contemporary age, in the light of relationships and connections with European history and culture.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Promoting the ability to display and communicate, both written and oral, the results of individual study and research with the use of computer techniques and specific language skills.

LEARNING ABILITY
Preparation of students on the research methodologies and historiographic analysis necessary to access higher education courses, such as PhDs or masters, both at national and international level, as well as access to training courses for teaching in schools.