Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The aim of the workshop is to provide students with the opportunity to hone their skills in the consultation and critical use of historical sources and in the research and discussion of the specific bibliography necessary for the development of a specialist research of Medieval history, and for the drafting of the dissertation, developing an independent reflection on the value and meaning of doing research.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, the students will have honed their knowledge of the sources in medieval history (both published and unpublished), increased the ability to use them critically for the purpose of developing specialist research and have gained greater confidence in the use of the main research tools. Students will also be able to find their way around bibliographic and historiographical analysis in order to focus on the main problematic issues of the topic.
Students will also have a firm knowledge of the fundamental elements needed to write a research work in medieval history (specific lexicon, the ability to expose facts, structure, text subdivision, criteria for citation of sources and bibliography, footnoting).
The lessons involve a continuous discussion with the instructor and will be articulated through face-to-face lessons and moments of collective discussion and individual production. Through the guided reading, analysis and commentary of some short historiographical essays, students will also be invited to reflect on some issues of "doing research" and the value and scope of historical research.
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.
Students will also have a firm knowledge of the fundamental elements needed to write a research work in medieval history (specific lexicon, the ability to expose facts, structure, text subdivision, criteria for citation of sources and bibliography, footnoting).
The lessons involve a continuous discussion with the instructor and will be articulated through face-to-face lessons and moments of collective discussion and individual production. Through the guided reading, analysis and commentary of some short historiographical essays, students will also be invited to reflect on some issues of "doing research" and the value and scope of historical research.
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: First 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
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: "A research of medieval history: instruments, sources, historiographical texts"
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is mandatory. Laboratory is delivered through lectures aimed at providing the student with the essential tools to carry out research in medieval history:
- building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
- knowing the main types of medieval sources: reading published records and finding the way through the unpublished;
- writing up research results by using specific language of the subject and editorial style of essays.
These skills will be first acquired through classes, by practicing on research tools and sources and through the reading and discussion of essays and published sources. Discussion with the teacher during lectures is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the ability to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
Laboratory 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 medieval sources: reading published records and finding the way through the unpublished;
- writing up research results by using specific language of the subject and editorial style of essays.
These skills will be first acquired through classes, by practicing on research tools and sources and through the reading and discussion of essays and published sources. Discussion with the teacher during lectures is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the ability to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
Laboratory is also based on didactic material provided on ARIEL.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
- knowledge of the sources examined during lectures
- knowledge of the following essays examined during lectures:
1) La disciplina storica, in W. Panciera, A. Zannini, Didattica della storia. Manuale per la formazione degli insegnanti, Milano 2013, pp. 1-8
2) Scrivere la storia, ovvero l'uso delle fonti, in Vito Fumagalli, Scrivere la storia. Riflessioni di un medievista, Roma-Bari, 1995, pp. 5-19
3) Alla caccia della menzogna e dell'errore, in M. Bloch, Apologia della storia o mestiere di storico, Torino 1969, pp. 89-103
4) Capitolo settimo, in F. Chabod, Lezioni di metodo storico, Roma - Bari, 2006, pp. 106-124
5) G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo, in Storia Medievale (Manuali Donzelli), pp. 3-41
6) C. Wickham, Alto medioevo e identità nazionale, in "Storica", 27 (2003), pp. 7-26
7) P. Cammarosano, L'Idea di medioevo e lo sviluppo della medievistica, in Id., Guida allo studio della storia medievale, Bari-Roma 2001, pp. 3-52
8) Il passato degli storici, in P. Sorcinelli, Viaggio nella storia sociale, Milano 2009, pp. 1-23
All educational materials are available on Ariel.
Non-attending students: are invited to promptly get in touch with the lecturer in order to arrange a reading plan for preparation
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
- knowledge of the sources examined during lectures
- knowledge of the following essays examined during lectures:
1) La disciplina storica, in W. Panciera, A. Zannini, Didattica della storia. Manuale per la formazione degli insegnanti, Milano 2013, pp. 1-8
2) Scrivere la storia, ovvero l'uso delle fonti, in Vito Fumagalli, Scrivere la storia. Riflessioni di un medievista, Roma-Bari, 1995, pp. 5-19
3) Alla caccia della menzogna e dell'errore, in M. Bloch, Apologia della storia o mestiere di storico, Torino 1969, pp. 89-103
4) Capitolo settimo, in F. Chabod, Lezioni di metodo storico, Roma - Bari, 2006, pp. 106-124
5) G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo, in Storia Medievale (Manuali Donzelli), pp. 3-41
6) C. Wickham, Alto medioevo e identità nazionale, in "Storica", 27 (2003), pp. 7-26
7) P. Cammarosano, L'Idea di medioevo e lo sviluppo della medievistica, in Id., Guida allo studio della storia medievale, Bari-Roma 2001, pp. 3-52
8) Il passato degli storici, in P. Sorcinelli, Viaggio nella storia sociale, Milano 2009, pp. 1-23
All educational materials are available on Ariel.
Non-attending students: are invited to promptly get in touch with the lecturer in order to arrange a reading plan for preparation
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 of lectures and discussions
- 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
The format of the assesement 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 of lectures and discussions
- 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
The format of the assesement for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the lecturer.
- University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Bertoni Laura
Shifts:
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Professor:
Bertoni Laura