Teaching workshop
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
This teaching workshop aims at introducing students to the process of editing and interpreting 19th century manuscripts.
Expected learning outcomes
Ability to edit a manuscript on the basis of readability for modern readers; ability to understand information offered by documents and to present them according with their proper importance; ability to recognize the main linguistic features of a 19th century document
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods:
Assessment result:
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
1- Explanation of the main features of 19th century correspondence. 2- Notions on history of Italian language. 3- Guidelines on how dealing with dating problems. 4- Debate on editing criteria and notions on how writing a note to the text.
Prerequisites for admission
None.
Teaching methods
Students work in small groups under supervision, alternate with debates on problems encountered during activities and with teacher explanations on primaries methodological aspects.
Teaching Resources
Teaching materials will be provided in class.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Regular attendance at lectures and progress in assigned tasks.
Professor(s)