Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The objective of the workshop is twofold: on the one hand, it provides the primary basics about the tools (methodological, bibliographical and archival) of the research conducted from a source indicated by the instructor, and on the other hand to teach the student how to process research result in the written form.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the workshop, the student will have acquired the knowledge of the main types of sources of early-modern history and the main tools of research. They will be able to orient themselves to the documentation of the modern age (those published and, at least partially, along with unpublished ones). 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 conducted under the guidance of the instructor.
These skills will be acquired through a direct and ongoing meeting with the teacher in the classroom; The discussion around the proposed sources will provide additional time of critical reflection and methodological learning. 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 teacher in the classroom; The discussion around the proposed sources will provide additional time of critical reflection and methodological learning. 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: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
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
1st Semester Edition 1
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Towards the degree thesis. How to do and write an historical research (early modern age)
Subject: With the cross and the telescope: global connection through faith and science in Early modern History.
Subject: With the cross and the telescope: global connection through faith and science in Early modern History.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Class attendance is mandatory. The workshop consists of lessons aimed at providing the student with the basic tools to conduct a research in modern history:
- to find the bibliography and sources using the available research tools (in the library and on the web);
- to know the type of source used
- to produce a paper on the results of the research, using appropriate linguistic tools and applying the editorial style of an essay.
These skills will be acquired through classroom activities, with practical exercises on research tools and sources, and later through the individual production of a paper based on the analysis carried out in class on published sources. Classroom discussion with the teacher is an integral part of the teaching method and aims to encourage the student's critical approach.
- to find the bibliography and sources using the available research tools (in the library and on the web);
- to know the type of source used
- to produce a paper on the results of the research, using appropriate linguistic tools and applying the editorial style of an essay.
These skills will be acquired through classroom activities, with practical exercises on research tools and sources, and later through the individual production of a paper based on the analysis carried out in class on published sources. Classroom discussion with the teacher is an integral part of the teaching method and aims to encourage the student's critical approach.
Teaching Resources
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures.
The student is led in the construction of a specific bibliography.
The following books are recommended:
-Baldini U. (2000), Saggi sulla cultura della Compagnia di Gesù, CLEUP, Padova.
-Caravale G. (2022), Libri pericolosi: censura e cultura italiana in Età moderna, Laterza, Roma-Bari.
-Lavenia V. (2017), Dio in uniforme. Cappellani, catechesi cattolica e soldati in età moderna, Il Mulino, Bologna.
-Visceglia M. A. ed. (2013), Papato e politica internazionale nella prima età moderna, Viella, Roma.
-Broggio P. (2009), La teologia e la politica. Controversie dottrinali, Curia romana e Monarchia spagnola tra Cinque e Seicento, Olschki, Firenze.
International and Erasmus students are invited to write an e-mail to the teacher in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for preparation.
The student is led in the construction of a specific bibliography.
The following books are recommended:
-Baldini U. (2000), Saggi sulla cultura della Compagnia di Gesù, CLEUP, Padova.
-Caravale G. (2022), Libri pericolosi: censura e cultura italiana in Età moderna, Laterza, Roma-Bari.
-Lavenia V. (2017), Dio in uniforme. Cappellani, catechesi cattolica e soldati in età moderna, Il Mulino, Bologna.
-Visceglia M. A. ed. (2013), Papato e politica internazionale nella prima età moderna, Viella, Roma.
-Broggio P. (2009), La teologia e la politica. Controversie dottrinali, Curia romana e Monarchia spagnola tra Cinque e Seicento, Olschki, Firenze.
International and Erasmus students are invited to write an e-mail to the teacher in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: the evaluation is carried out at the end of the activity.
- Type of examination: the knowledge acquired by the student will be assessed throughout the course by compiling a bibliography of texts; at the end of the course the student will have to produce a written paper.
- Assessment criteria: ability to process the knowledge acquired; ability to reflect critically on the work carried out; quality of the presentation; competence in the use of the lexicon of the discipline
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher.
- Type of examination: the knowledge acquired by the student will be assessed throughout the course by compiling a bibliography of texts; at the end of the course the student will have to produce a written paper.
- Assessment criteria: ability to process the knowledge acquired; ability to reflect critically on the work carried out; quality of the presentation; competence in the use of the lexicon of the discipline
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher.
1st Semester Edition 2
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Course's Title: Workshop: Towards your Dissertation: Doing and Writing Historical Research (Early Modern Era)
Subject: Introduction to academic research and writing in the historical field
Subject: Introduction to academic research and writing in the historical field
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
This methodological workshop aims to provide students with specific tools, crucial in historical investigation, with particular reference to the Early Modern Era (up to the 1820s) from a transnational perspective. Attendance is mandatory.
The lectures will address the following topics:
- how to identify and to analyze an historical source, or a selection of sources;
- how to use the main digital tools for accessing databases and digitized archival materials of different origins and in several languages (within the limits of the students' linguistic skills);
- how sources are examined and put into dialogue - with particular reference to specific methodological tools, such as microanalysis and network analysis.
- how to understand the relevant national and international historiographical panorama;
- how to thematize, structure and write your final paper; the theme of plagiarism and copyright infringement in an international context;
- how the peer-review and academic publication process normally works.
These skills will be acquired:
- with classroom activities, by working on the sources with the research tools gradually identified; these activities will include short presentations of the work that small groups of students will carry out on specific, different sources.
- with the production of a short paper, by using the new skills acquired.
The lectures will address the following topics:
- how to identify and to analyze an historical source, or a selection of sources;
- how to use the main digital tools for accessing databases and digitized archival materials of different origins and in several languages (within the limits of the students' linguistic skills);
- how sources are examined and put into dialogue - with particular reference to specific methodological tools, such as microanalysis and network analysis.
- how to understand the relevant national and international historiographical panorama;
- how to thematize, structure and write your final paper; the theme of plagiarism and copyright infringement in an international context;
- how the peer-review and academic publication process normally works.
These skills will be acquired:
- with classroom activities, by working on the sources with the research tools gradually identified; these activities will include short presentations of the work that small groups of students will carry out on specific, different sources.
- with the production of a short paper, by using the new skills acquired.
Teaching Resources
Students must know all the topics addressed during the workshop. The teacher will provide the relevant materials and tools.
Overall, students will work on sources which - through specific case studies - allow the historian to connect fields normally studied separately, such as trade, international politics, and cultural transformations, with particular reference to the European imperial spaces and their reconfiguration, and to the circulation of goods, people and ideas. Students will also work in groups to prepare oral presentations, on specific sources selected by the teacher, and consistent with their study interests. Students must become familiar with the historiographical panorama (monographs, journal articles, dictionary entries, collective publications, and outputs of research groups' projects) and demonstrate that they have acquired solid familiarity with the main, available digital resources.
Overall, students will work on sources which - through specific case studies - allow the historian to connect fields normally studied separately, such as trade, international politics, and cultural transformations, with particular reference to the European imperial spaces and their reconfiguration, and to the circulation of goods, people and ideas. Students will also work in groups to prepare oral presentations, on specific sources selected by the teacher, and consistent with their study interests. Students must become familiar with the historiographical panorama (monographs, journal articles, dictionary entries, collective publications, and outputs of research groups' projects) and demonstrate that they have acquired solid familiarity with the main, available digital resources.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the course
-Type of examination: ongoing evaluation, based on students' participation in the course activities and on presentations by students' groups. At the end of the workshop, evaluation of the final paper.
- Evaluation criteria: The teacher will evaluate participation in the classroom activities, the ability to develop the skills acquired, the students' methodology, their skills in using the tools of the discipline both from a stylistic and from a conceptual point of view, the ability to produce critical reflections on their work, the use of the vocabulary of the discipline, the communicative effectiveness, and the clarity and quality of the written work.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 CFUs.
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the
lecturer.
-Type of examination: ongoing evaluation, based on students' participation in the course activities and on presentations by students' groups. At the end of the workshop, evaluation of the final paper.
- Evaluation criteria: The teacher will evaluate participation in the classroom activities, the ability to develop the skills acquired, the students' methodology, their skills in using the tools of the discipline both from a stylistic and from a conceptual point of view, the ability to produce critical reflections on their work, the use of the vocabulary of the discipline, the communicative effectiveness, and the clarity and quality of the written work.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 CFUs.
The format of the assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the
lecturer.
2nd Semester Edition 1
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Towards the Degree Thesis. How to Do and Write a Historical Research (Modern Age)
Subject: From Sources and Secondary Literature to Someone's Own Work. Tools and Methods for the Production of a Historical Research.
Subject: From Sources and Secondary Literature to Someone's Own Work. Tools and Methods for the Production of a Historical Research.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific requirements than those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attending students
Attendance is compulsory. The course aims to provide students with the tools necessary to carry out independent research in modern history. Over the lessons, the following topics are going to be discussed:
- which are the working materials of the historian (sources and literature);
- which are the main secondary tools (both hardcopy and online ones);
- how to tackle a source;
- how to deal with secondary literature;
- how to sketch out a thesis;
- how to write a state of the art;
- how to argue a thesis;
- how to quote;
- how to communicate in writing with the supervisor.
Special emphasis shall be given to the production of written texts.
Such skills are going be acquired by:
- actively participating in classroom activities (research tools and sources provided by the instructor will be discussed);
- working at home (applying autonomously what has been learnt in the classroom);
- writing a short paper (based mostly on the work previously done during the course).
Non-attending students
Non-attending students must contact the instructor by the second week in order to concoct their own specific research. In addition to a final paper, they shall provide a number of halfway written samples.
Attendance is compulsory. The course aims to provide students with the tools necessary to carry out independent research in modern history. Over the lessons, the following topics are going to be discussed:
- which are the working materials of the historian (sources and literature);
- which are the main secondary tools (both hardcopy and online ones);
- how to tackle a source;
- how to deal with secondary literature;
- how to sketch out a thesis;
- how to write a state of the art;
- how to argue a thesis;
- how to quote;
- how to communicate in writing with the supervisor.
Special emphasis shall be given to the production of written texts.
Such skills are going be acquired by:
- actively participating in classroom activities (research tools and sources provided by the instructor will be discussed);
- working at home (applying autonomously what has been learnt in the classroom);
- writing a short paper (based mostly on the work previously done during the course).
Non-attending students
Non-attending students must contact the instructor by the second week in order to concoct their own specific research. In addition to a final paper, they shall provide a number of halfway written samples.
Teaching Resources
Attending students
Materials and tools will be provided to the students during the lessons of the workshop. Moreover, each student is going to work on his/her own specific topic (to be chosen by the second lesson). Individual researches are going to be discussed collectively.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are expected to contact the instructor by the second lesson of the workshop in order to identify reference materials and to set up the development of the work.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to write to the instructor to agree on the programme. English as a working language is a possibility.
Materials and tools will be provided to the students during the lessons of the workshop. Moreover, each student is going to work on his/her own specific topic (to be chosen by the second lesson). Individual researches are going to be discussed collectively.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are expected to contact the instructor by the second lesson of the workshop in order to identify reference materials and to set up the development of the work.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to write to the instructor to agree on the programme. English as a working language is a possibility.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the activity.
- Type of examination: assessment during the workshop and at its end through the evaluation of active participation at the lessons, the homework and the final paper.
- Assessment criteria: the active participation in the classroom, the ability to elaborate and develop the acquired skills, the methodologies used in the production of the papers and the competences in the use of the discipline's tools, from both a formal and a content-related point of view, will be assessed.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the instructor.
- Type of examination: assessment during the workshop and at its end through the evaluation of active participation at the lessons, the homework and the final paper.
- Assessment criteria: the active participation in the classroom, the ability to elaborate and develop the acquired skills, the methodologies used in the production of the papers and the competences in the use of the discipline's tools, from both a formal and a content-related point of view, will be assessed.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the instructor.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Zuliani Federico Pietro Fausto Maria
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Reception:
Every two Tuesday starting from 3 October 2023, 10.30am-13.30pm, and when needed by writing to the teacher, in person or on the Teams platform
contract professors' Room A3, sector A