Dr. Enzo Traverso

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Biography

Enzo Traverso is a historian specializing in modern and contemporary Europe. His research focuses on intellectual history and political ideas of the twentieth century encompassing themes such as war, fascism, genocide, revolution, and collective memory. With numerous publications, Traverso has authored books that have been translated into over fifteen languages. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of historiography, Jewish history, and memory studies. He holds a PhD from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, received in 1989, and has taught for two decades in France. He joined Cornell University in 2013 and has been a visiting professor at various European and Latin American universities. Traverso's articles and reviews have been featured in reputable journals such as History & Theory, Constellations, and Totalitarian Movements & Political Religions. His insightful political commentaries appear in journals including Jacobin and La Quinzaine littéraire. His significant contributions to historical essays have earned him several awards, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in contemporary historiography.

Research Interests

Awards

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Premio Pozzale

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Premio Lo Straniero/Gli Asini

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Premio Napoli

Courses

The European Civil War 1914-1945 Left-Wing Melancholia Holocaust Postwar Culture (1945-1961) Holocaust History Writing Vogliamo Tutto! Italian 1970s French Memories Intellectuals: French History Totalitarianism: History Theory Revolution: Intellectual History

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture