Workshop: Ancient Historiography. Methods and Perspectives

A.Y. 2025/2026
3
Max ECTS
20
Overall hours
SSD
NN
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Al termine del laboratorio, gli studenti dovranno:
- conoscere le principali tipologie di fonti per la storia antica, riconoscendo la differenza tra fonti primarie e secondarie, testimonianze dirette e indirette;
- far dialogare in modo critico fonti tipologicamente diverse fra loro;
- applicare gli strumenti (metodologici e bibliografici) propri delle ricerche nel settore dell'Antichistica;
- elaborare in forma scritta i risultati della ricerca.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the workshop, students will be able to:
- identify the main types of sources for ancient history, recognising the difference between primary and secondary sources, direct and indirect evidence;
- construct a critical dialogue between different types of sources;
- apply the methodological and bibliographical tools used in research in the field of ancient history;
- produce a written report of their research findings.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
First semester
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours