Teaching workshop: The Art and the Document. How to interpret the Middle Ages from sources
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the broad outlines for employing the sources to understand the main political, economic, social and religious elements visible during the centuries of the late ancient age to the early Renaissance.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student will have acquired the the essential tools to carry out research in medieval history, with particular reference to the medieval period:
-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-knowing the main types of medieval sources: reading published records and finding the way through the unpublished
-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-knowing the main types of medieval sources: reading published records and finding the way through the unpublished
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods:
Assessment result:
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Lessons will be given primarily in presence in the classroom and in streaming on the TEAMS platform of the Course. Access registration to the classroom has to follow procedures given by the University.
Course syllabus
Title of the course: The Art and the Document. How to interpret the Middle Ages from sources
Prerequisites for admission
The workshop favors the second-third year BA students and MA students (first- or second year). The workshop will be held in Italian language.
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, with particular reference to the medieval period:
- 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- knowing the main types of medieval sources: reading published records and finding the way through the unpublished;
These skills will be first acquired by practicing on research tools and sources, and then through the guided tour of archives, libraries and museums. 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.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel platform: slides, texts, videos, documents.
- 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;
These skills will be first acquired by practicing on research tools and sources, and then through the guided tour of archives, libraries and museums. 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.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel platform: slides, texts, videos, documents.
Teaching Resources
Materials (slides, texts, videos, documents) will be specified during the workshop and provided on Ariel.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the lecturer to arrange a reading plan (available in French) for preparation.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the lecturer to arrange a reading plan (available in French) for preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: the final evaluation will derive from the students' attendance, their active participation in the discussion and the conduct of any assigned tests.
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work.
- Type of evaluation method: the final mark will be an evaluation recorded as approved/Not approved. It is not possible for students to reject the final mark.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work.
- Type of evaluation method: the final mark will be an evaluation recorded as approved/Not approved. It is not possible for students to reject the final mark.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday, from 2:00 p.m., by appointment agreed by e-mail
Until January 31, 2022, remotely on the Microsoft Teams platform. Via Festa del Perdono 7, Settore B, stanza B24, 3° piano mezzanino sottotetto