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 medieval 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able to orient themselves to the documentation of the modern age (those published and, at least partially, along with unpublished ones).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 (Middle Ages)
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attending students
Attendance at lectures is compulsory. The course aims to provide students with the fundamental tools needed to successfully conduct a research in medieval history.
Methodological tools will be provided during the lessons in order to:
- acquire full awareness of the nature and purpose of the final dissertation for the bachelor's degree;
-find the bibliography by using the available research tools (online catalogues, dictionaries, databases) and be able to orient themselves in the historiographical landscape
- identifying and analysing the different types of sources for medieval history: consulting published documentation and familiarise themselves with unpublished sources, producing a questionnaire and interrogating sources.
-elaborate in written form the results of research: adopt the appropriate linguistic tools and apply the editorial approaches proper to an essay.
These skills will be acquired through classroom activities, working practically with research tools and sources and also with the production of a short written paper for which the tools identified during the lessons will be used.
Non-attending students are asked to contact the teacher by the second lesson in order to set up their work.
Attendance at lectures is compulsory. The course aims to provide students with the fundamental tools needed to successfully conduct a research in medieval history.
Methodological tools will be provided during the lessons in order to:
- acquire full awareness of the nature and purpose of the final dissertation for the bachelor's degree;
-find the bibliography by using the available research tools (online catalogues, dictionaries, databases) and be able to orient themselves in the historiographical landscape
- identifying and analysing the different types of sources for medieval history: consulting published documentation and familiarise themselves with unpublished sources, producing a questionnaire and interrogating sources.
-elaborate in written form the results of research: adopt the appropriate linguistic tools and apply the editorial approaches proper to an essay.
These skills will be acquired through classroom activities, working practically with research tools and sources and also with the production of a short written paper for which the tools identified during the lessons will be used.
Non-attending students are asked to contact the teacher by the second lesson in order to set up their work.
Teaching Resources
Attending students
Knowledge of the topics covered in class and their practical application is required.
Materials and tools will be provided to the students during the lessons.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are required to contact the teacher 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 promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Knowledge of the topics covered in class and their practical application is required.
Materials and tools will be provided to the students during the lessons.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are required to contact the teacher 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 promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the course.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of active participation in class. It will also be necessary to have written an historical essay.
- Evaluation criteria: in addition to attending lessons, will be evaluated the ability to elaborate and develop the acquired competences, the ability for critical reflection on the completed work, quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA should be agreed in advance with the lecturer.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of active participation in class. It will also be necessary to have written an historical essay.
- Evaluation criteria: in addition to attending lessons, will be evaluated the ability to elaborate and develop the acquired competences, the ability for critical reflection on the completed work, quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA should be agreed in advance with the lecturer.
1st Semester Edition 2
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Towards the Degree Thesis. How to Do and Write an Historical Research (Middle Ages)
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance at lectures is compulsory. The course aims to provide students with the fundamental tools needed to successfully conduct a research in medieval history.
Methodological tools will be provided during the lessons in order to:
- acquire full awareness of the nature and purpose of the final dissertation for the bachelor's degree;
-find the bibliography by using the available research tools (online catalogues, dictionaries, databases) and be able to orient themselves in the historiographical landscape
- identifying and analysing the different types of sources for medieval history: consulting published documentation and familiarise themselves with unpublished sources, producing a questionnaire and interrogating sources.
-elaborate in written form the results of research: adopt the appropriate linguistic tools and apply the editorial approaches proper to an essay.
These skills will be acquired through classroom activities, working practically with research tools and sources and also with the production of a short written paper for which the tools identified during the lessons will be used.
Methodological tools will be provided during the lessons in order to:
- acquire full awareness of the nature and purpose of the final dissertation for the bachelor's degree;
-find the bibliography by using the available research tools (online catalogues, dictionaries, databases) and be able to orient themselves in the historiographical landscape
- identifying and analysing the different types of sources for medieval history: consulting published documentation and familiarise themselves with unpublished sources, producing a questionnaire and interrogating sources.
-elaborate in written form the results of research: adopt the appropriate linguistic tools and apply the editorial approaches proper to an essay.
These skills will be acquired through classroom activities, working practically with research tools and sources and also with the production of a short written paper for which the tools identified during the lessons will be used.
Teaching Resources
Knowledge of the topics covered in class and their practical application is required.
Materials and tools will be provided to the students during the lessons.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Materials and tools will be provided to the students during the lessons.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the course.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of active participation in class. It will also be necessary to have written an historical essay.
- Evaluation criteria: in addition to attending lessons, will be evaluated the ability to elaborate and develop the acquired competences, the ability for critical reflection on the completed work, quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA should be agreed in advance with the lecturer.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of active participation in class. It will also be necessary to have written an historical essay.
- Evaluation criteria: in addition to attending lessons, will be evaluated the ability to elaborate and develop the acquired competences, the ability for critical reflection on the completed work, quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA should be agreed in advance with the lecturer.
2nd Semester Edition 1
Course currently not available
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Attending students:
- knowledge of the topics taught in the course (scientific writing, historical profile of the medieval sources and their publishing, types of research products and editorial standards, main digital tools for the historical research)
- knowledge of a selection of texts, provided during the course
Non-attending students:
International and Erasmus students are asked to get in touch in advance with the teacher in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English).
- knowledge of the topics taught in the course (scientific writing, historical profile of the medieval sources and their publishing, types of research products and editorial standards, main digital tools for the historical research)
- knowledge of a selection of texts, provided during the course
Non-attending students:
International and Erasmus students are asked to get in touch in advance with the teacher in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English).
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission
Teaching methods
Attendance to the classes is mandatory. The laboratory is delivered through lessons 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 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 then through the individual drafting of a short paper, based on review papers or published sources, that will be discussed with the teacher and the other students of the course. The interaction with the teacher during the course is a part of the teaching method, with the purpose of promoting critical attitude and the ability to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the lessons.
- building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
- knowing the main types of 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 then through the individual drafting of a short paper, based on review papers or published sources, that will be discussed with the teacher and the other students of the course. The interaction with the teacher during the course is a part of the teaching method, with the purpose of promoting critical attitude and the ability to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the lessons.
Teaching Resources
The bibliography will be provided during the course
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 the attendance of the lectures and the writing of a short essay
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specific vocabulary, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 cfu
The assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the teacher.
- Type of examination: in itinere assessment and at the end of the course, on the basis of the attendance of the lectures and the writing of a short essay
- Evaluation criteria: ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; ability for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of expression, competence in the use of specific vocabulary, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: approval of 3 cfu
The assessment for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the teacher.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
2nd Semester Edition 2
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Towards the final paper: make and write a history research (middle ages) - Edition 2, II semester.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is mandatory; however, students unable to attend will agree on a specific program with the teacher.
Laboratory is delivered through lectures aimed at providing the student with the essential tools to carry out research in medieval history, with the aim of facilitating the production of the final paper at the end of the bachelor:
- building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
- knowing the main types of communal 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 and home, by practicing on research tools and sources, and then through the individual drafting of a short paper, agreed with the teacher, on the basis of the topic hypothesized for the final paper. 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 delivered through lectures aimed at providing the student with the essential tools to carry out research in medieval history, with the aim of facilitating the production of the final paper at the end of the bachelor:
- building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
- knowing the main types of communal 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 and home, by practicing on research tools and sources, and then through the individual drafting of a short paper, agreed with the teacher, on the basis of the topic hypothesized for the final paper. 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.
Teaching Resources
- knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
- knowledge of the sources examined during lectures
- knowledge of topics and sources delivered for homeworks
- knowledge this essay:
U. Eco, Come si fa una tesi di laurea, Milano 1977
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 sources examined during lectures
- knowledge of topics and sources delivered for homeworks
- knowledge this essay:
U. Eco, Come si fa una tesi di laurea, Milano 1977
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 writing of a short essay
- 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.
The format of the assessment for students unable to attend 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 writing of a short essay
- 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.
The format of the assessment for students unable to attend should be arranged in advance with the lecturer.