Research Methodology in History
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to guide students enrolled in the first year of the history degree course in understanding the educational and scientific project of the course of studies they have undertaken, providing methodological and historical tools useful for their studies.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student will have acquired the basics related to the methodologies of the discipline of history.
They will also know, in the broad outlines, the different types of sources, the periodization, the main moments in the history of historiography, the current orientations of historical research, and its different approaches in relation to other social sciences.
The student will be able to use language tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) to express, in a clear and effective form, concepts of a political, institutional, economic, and religious nature; they will be able to read critically historiographical works and use the main tools, including digital tools, for the research and analysis of sources.
These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom. The discussion around the proposed sources will be an essential moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Participation in meetings and seminars organized within the Department of Historical Studies will also be of great importance.
Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours.
They will also know, in the broad outlines, the different types of sources, the periodization, the main moments in the history of historiography, the current orientations of historical research, and its different approaches in relation to other social sciences.
The student will be able to use language tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) to express, in a clear and effective form, concepts of a political, institutional, economic, and religious nature; they will be able to read critically historiographical works and use the main tools, including digital tools, for the research and analysis of sources.
These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom. The discussion around the proposed sources will be an essential moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Participation in meetings and seminars organized within the Department of Historical Studies will also be of great importance.
Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
A-L
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Methodology for studying History.
Part 1: Studying Medieval History: methods and tools [prof. Francesco Bozzi].
Part 2: Studying Modern History: methods and tools [prof. Giacomo Girardi].
Part 3 : Studying Contemporary History: methods and tools [prof. Massimo Baioni].
Part 1: Studying Medieval History: methods and tools [prof. Francesco Bozzi].
Part 2: Studying Modern History: methods and tools [prof. Giacomo Girardi].
Part 3 : Studying Contemporary History: methods and tools [prof. Massimo Baioni].
Prerequisites for admission
Being a first year exam, there are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission. Therefore, the basic knowledge of the main events and historical periods as learned in High School is considered to be known. A specific interest in the problems of interpretation of history and historiography is required.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on ARIEL.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on ARIEL.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
Programme for 9 cfu (2 books in total plus lecture notes):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
Non-attending students:
Programme for 9 cfu (3 books in total):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
3) One book of your choice from:
F. Chabod, Lezioni di metodo storico, Laterza
M. Bloch, Apologia della storia, Einaudi
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with one of the professors in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Programme for 9 cfu (2 books in total plus lecture notes):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
Non-attending students:
Programme for 9 cfu (3 books in total):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
3) One book of your choice from:
F. Chabod, Lezioni di metodo storico, Laterza
M. Bloch, Apologia della storia, Einaudi
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with one of the professors in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate the acquired knowledge of the topics of the course, ability to reflect capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon of the discipline, communicative effectiveness and clarity of the presentation.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate the acquired knowledge of the topics of the course, ability to reflect capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon of the discipline, communicative effectiveness and clarity of the presentation.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/02 - MODERN HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/02 - MODERN HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 60 hours
M-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Methodology for studying History.
Part 1: Studying Medieval History: methods and tools [prof. Francesco Bozzi]
Part 2: Studying Modern History: methods and tools [prof. Giorgio Dell'Oro]
Part 3 : Studying Contemporary History: methods and tools [prof.ssa Valeria Sgambati].
Part 1: Studying Medieval History: methods and tools [prof. Francesco Bozzi]
Part 2: Studying Modern History: methods and tools [prof. Giorgio Dell'Oro]
Part 3 : Studying Contemporary History: methods and tools [prof.ssa Valeria Sgambati].
Prerequisites for admission
Being a first year exam, there are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission. Therefore, the basic knowledge of the main events and historical periods as learned in High School is considered to be known. A specific interest in the problems of interpretation of history and historiography is required.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on ARIEL.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on ARIEL.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
Programme for 9 cfu (2 books in total plus lecture notes):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
Non-attending students:
Programme for 9 cfu (3 books in total):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
3) One book of your choice from:
F. Chabod, Lezioni di metodo storico, Laterza
M. Bloch, Apologia della storia, Einaudi
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with one of the professors in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Programme for 9 cfu (2 books in total plus lecture notes):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
Non-attending students:
Programme for 9 cfu (3 books in total):
1) G. Albini, A. Raviola, Nel tempo e nello spazio. Manuale di metodologia dello studio della storia, Pearson
2) S. Luzzatto (a cura di), Prima lezione di metodo storico, Laterza
3) One book of your choice from:
F. Chabod, Lezioni di metodo storico, Laterza
M. Bloch, Apologia della storia, Einaudi
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with one of the professors in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate the acquired knowledge of the topics of the course, ability to reflect capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon of the discipline, communicative effectiveness and clarity of the presentation.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate the acquired knowledge of the topics of the course, ability to reflect capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon of the discipline, communicative effectiveness and clarity of the presentation.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/02 - MODERN HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/02 - MODERN HISTORY - University credits: 3
M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 60 hours
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday, h 12,30-15,30, by e-mail appointment. It is also possible to arrange a reception on the teams platform
Sector A, Top Floor, Room 18, via Festa del Perdono, 7
Reception:
On appointment
Room will be indicated when the meeting is scheduled