Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The objective of the laboratory is twofold: on the one hand, to guide the student to identify a research topic in Economic History and to elaborate in written form the results; on the other hand, provide the primary basics concerning the tools (methodological, bibliographic and archival) necessary to carry out research, with the autonomous production of an index and a bibliography.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, the student will have acquired the knowledge of the main research tools and types of sources for economic history. They will be able to navigate the editing of the document, which is at least unpublished, in addition to writing a bibliography, an index and, possibly, the first chapter of a research paper conducted under the guidance of the lecturer. Finally, they will then be able to use the language tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) to express in written form, clearly and effectively, the results of the research.
These skills will be acquired through a direct and ongoing meeting with the instructor in the classroom; The discussion around the proposed sources will provide additional time of critical reflection and methodological learning as well as bibliographic acquisition. Individual work will also be of great importance, with reports assigned by the instructor and then discussed collectively.
Students unable to attend will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, investigate special readings proposed by the instructor to strengthen their knowledge, and of course contact the instructor both by email and during the office hours.
These skills will be acquired through a direct and ongoing meeting with the instructor in the classroom; The discussion around the proposed sources will provide additional time of critical reflection and methodological learning as well as bibliographic acquisition. Individual work will also be of great importance, with reports assigned by the instructor and then discussed collectively.
Students unable to attend will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, investigate special readings proposed by the instructor to strengthen their knowledge, and of course contact the instructor both by email and during the office hours.
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Workshop: A research in Economic History: tools, sources and historiographical methods.
Prerequisites for admission
In addition to the requirements necessary for the degree admission, having passed the exam of Economic History is mandatory.
Teaching methods
Attending classes is mandatory. The workshop is based on lectures aimed at providing the student with the essential tools to carry out research in economic history:
- building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
- knowing the main types of communal sources: reading published records and first approaches to unpublished sources;
- writing up research results by using specific lexicon of the subject and editorial style of essays.
These skills will be first acquired through classes, by practicing on research tools and sources, and then through the individual drafting of a short paper, based on reading and discussion of essays and published sources. Discussion with the teacher during lectures is an essential part of the didactic method and it aims at promoting a critical attitude and the ability to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The workshop is also based on didactic material provided on ARIEL.
- building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
- knowing the main types of communal sources: reading published records and first approaches to unpublished sources;
- writing up research results by using specific lexicon of the subject and editorial style of essays.
These skills will be first acquired through classes, by practicing on research tools and sources, and then through the individual drafting of a short paper, based on reading and discussion of essays and published sources. Discussion with the teacher during lectures is an essential part of the didactic method and it aims at promoting a critical attitude and the ability to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The workshop is also based on didactic material provided on ARIEL.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
- readings: C. M. Cipolla, Saggio sulle fonti di storia economica europea, in Introduzione allo studio della storia economica, Il Mulino, 2000 (o edizioni successive), pp. 113-225; A. Lepore, Le fonti elettroniche per la storia economica, Cromohs, 8 (2003), pp. 1-19; M. Troilo, Il digitale che diventa archivio. Le fonti on-line per la storia economica italiana, Diacronie. Studi di Storia Contemporanea, 2 (2002), [https://www.studistorici.com/2012/06/29/troilo_numero_10/].
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Non-attending students:
completing the programme with the book C. M. Cipolla, Introduzione allo studio della storia economica, Il Mulino, 2000 (o edizioni successive).
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the lecturer in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for preparation.
- knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
- readings: C. M. Cipolla, Saggio sulle fonti di storia economica europea, in Introduzione allo studio della storia economica, Il Mulino, 2000 (o edizioni successive), pp. 113-225; A. Lepore, Le fonti elettroniche per la storia economica, Cromohs, 8 (2003), pp. 1-19; M. Troilo, Il digitale che diventa archivio. Le fonti on-line per la storia economica italiana, Diacronie. Studi di Storia Contemporanea, 2 (2002), [https://www.studistorici.com/2012/06/29/troilo_numero_10/].
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Non-attending students:
completing the programme with the book C. M. Cipolla, Introduzione allo studio della storia economica, Il Mulino, 2000 (o edizioni successive).
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the lecturer in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the course
- Type of examination: in itinere assessment and at the end of the course, on the basis of attendance to lectures and writing of a short essay
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 cfu (positive evaluation is a necessary precondition to prepare the final dissertation in the course of Economic History or Political Economy)
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the lecturer.
- Type of examination: in itinere assessment and at the end of the course, on the basis of attendance to lectures and writing of a short essay
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 cfu (positive evaluation is a necessary precondition to prepare the final dissertation in the course of Economic History or Political Economy)
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the lecturer.
- University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Crivelli Benedetta Maria
Shifts:
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Professor:
Crivelli Benedetta Maria