Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The history of republican Italy is a complex history, which historians have been facing trying to valorise the multiplicity of possible sources: documents, oral sources, audiovisual sources, historiography, literature...
This workshop proposes an exercise and at the same time a journey through the history of republican Italy, between a first preparatory part of a methodological nature and a second part of exercise and excavation among the archives of political figures (Angelo Tasca, Pietro Secchia, Leo Valiani), the archives of institutions (the Feltrinelli Institute Library), documentary collections (the fund on the New Italian Left), posters and affiches (the Italian political posters of the post-World War II period), all preserved at the Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation.
This workshop proposes an exercise and at the same time a journey through the history of republican Italy, between a first preparatory part of a methodological nature and a second part of exercise and excavation among the archives of political figures (Angelo Tasca, Pietro Secchia, Leo Valiani), the archives of institutions (the Feltrinelli Institute Library), documentary collections (the fund on the New Italian Left), posters and affiches (the Italian political posters of the post-World War II period), all preserved at the Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation.
Expected learning outcomes
In this workshop, students learn: how to research archival papers; how to use inventories (when they exist); how to optimise time resources and the need to dig deep within fonds; what and how to ask the archivist for advice; how to collect, preserve and select sources; how to alternate between them and how to use them in a complementary way for historical reconstruction. Finally, they will learn how to connect individual histories and sources with the general history of the country.
Lesson period: Second semester
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
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The history of republican Italy is a complex history, which historians have been facing trying to valorise the multiplicity of possible sources: documents, oral sources, audiovisual sources, historiography, literature...
This workshop proposes an exercise and at the same time a journey through the history of republican Italy, between a first preparatory part of a methodological nature and a second part of exercise and excavation among the archives of political figures (Angelo Tasca, Pietro Secchia, Leo Valiani), the archives of institutions (the Feltrinelli Institute Library), documentary collections (the fund on the New Italian Left), posters and affiches (the Italian political posters of the post-World War II period), all preserved at the Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation.
This workshop proposes an exercise and at the same time a journey through the history of republican Italy, between a first preparatory part of a methodological nature and a second part of exercise and excavation among the archives of political figures (Angelo Tasca, Pietro Secchia, Leo Valiani), the archives of institutions (the Feltrinelli Institute Library), documentary collections (the fund on the New Italian Left), posters and affiches (the Italian political posters of the post-World War II period), all preserved at the Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Foundation.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the admission to the MA degree.
Teaching methods
The course provides specific tools helpful for carrying on analysis of the main Italian parties sources. During the entire course, students are required to participate actively, both individually and collectively, analysing textual sources (newspaper articles, posters, electoral campaigns etc). On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the programme and its related documents (bibliography etc).
Teaching Resources
Knowledge of the main topics taught in lectures.
Knowledge of the text: G. Vecchio, P. Trionfini, "Storia dell'Italia contemporanea" (Monduzzi editoriale)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English or in French) for exam preparation.
Knowledge of the text: G. Vecchio, P. Trionfini, "Storia dell'Italia contemporanea" (Monduzzi editoriale)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English or in French) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Type of examination: evaluation at the end of the course on the basis of attendance of lectures.
Evaluation criteria: students will be evaluated on their expression skills; 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 assessement for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the
lecturer.
Evaluation criteria: students will be evaluated on their expression skills; 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 assessement for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the
lecturer.
Professor(s)