Research Sources and Methods: Applications in the Field of Public History
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The seminar presents various - mainly historical - research methodologies, while always taking due account of the interplay that exists between different domains and the language they employ.
Participants will be taught to understand how different type of sources can be best leveraged, from "traditional sources" (archives and printed sources) to oral sources and media (film, radio and television), including digital (online) sources.
Participants will be taught to understand how different type of sources can be best leveraged, from "traditional sources" (archives and printed sources) to oral sources and media (film, radio and television), including digital (online) sources.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to understand which types of sources are most suitable to assess the history and culture of a given subject and to use those sources accordingly, while also challenging any abusive practices or mystification intended to skew public opinion.
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
- University credits: 3
Professional training laboratories: 20 hours
Professor:
Cassamagnaghi Silvia
Professor(s)
Reception:
On Monday, from 10.30 am to 12.00 and from 14.30 to 16.00 - Room 5015 or on Teams. By appointment.
Sesto S. Giovanni, Room 5015 or Microsoft Teams