Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2022/2023
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able to orient themselves to the documentation of the modern age (those published and, at least partially, along with unpublished ones).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).
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
Edizione 1 - I semestre
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Towards the Degree Thesis. How to Do and Write an Historical Research (Middle Ages)
Subject: From the Source to the Text. Tools and Methods for the Production of an Historical Research
Subject: From the Source to the Text. Tools and Methods for the Production of an Historical Research
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 basic tools necessary to carry out research in medieval history, with the aim of the facilitating the production of the final paper at the end of the three-year cycle of studies.
In particular, during the lessons we will observe:
- what types of sources are useful for research in medieval history; how they are identified and how they are analyzed;
- how a questionnaire is produced to question selected sources;
- how to find the bibliography through the available research tools (online catalogues and directories, dictionaries, databases);
- what types of scientific texts exist and how they are quoted (also using specific software);
- how to set up a thesis and how to develop your work, starting from the sources and bibliography already identified, using an appropriate linguistic register and the editorial setting of an essay.
These skills will be acquired:
- with classroom and home activities, with practical exercises on the sources and research tools identified;
- with the elaboration of a short written paper on a topic agreed with the teacher, also starting from the topic assumed for the final paper.
In particular, during the lessons we will observe:
- what types of sources are useful for research in medieval history; how they are identified and how they are analyzed;
- how a questionnaire is produced to question selected sources;
- how to find the bibliography through the available research tools (online catalogues and directories, dictionaries, databases);
- what types of scientific texts exist and how they are quoted (also using specific software);
- how to set up a thesis and how to develop your work, starting from the sources and bibliography already identified, using an appropriate linguistic register and the editorial setting of an essay.
These skills will be acquired:
- with classroom and home activities, with practical exercises on the sources and research tools identified;
- with the elaboration of a short written paper on a topic agreed with the teacher, also starting from the topic assumed for the final paper.
Teaching Resources
Knowledge of the topics covered in class (sources, tools and method) and their practical application are required.
Materials and tools will be provided during the lessons of the laboratory, also according to the interests expressed by the students.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to write to the course leader to agree on the programme, possibly in Spanish or in English.
Materials and tools will be provided during the lessons of the laboratory, also according to the interests expressed by the students.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to write to the course leader to agree on the programme, possibly in Spanish or in English.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the activity.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of the participation in the lessons and the production the written paper (or of the two written papers, for the non-attending students).
- Assessment criteria: active participation in the course of the lessons; ability to develop acquired skills; ability to use profitably the instruments examined; quality of the written work from a point of view of lexicon, exhibition clarity, use of the instruments analyzed in class and compliance with formal standards.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of the 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of the participation in the lessons and the production the written paper (or of the two written papers, for the non-attending students).
- Assessment criteria: active participation in the course of the lessons; ability to develop acquired skills; ability to use profitably the instruments examined; quality of the written work from a point of view of lexicon, exhibition clarity, use of the instruments analyzed in class and compliance with formal standards.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of the 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Floris Valerio Luca
Edizione 1 - II semestre
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
Professor:
Luongo Alberto
Edizione 2 - I semestre
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Towards the Degree Thesis. How to Do and Write an Historical Research (Middle Ages)
Subject: From the Source to the Text. Tools and Methods for the Production of an Historical Research
Subject: From the Source to the Text. Tools and Methods for the Production of an Historical Research
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 for attending students. The course aims to provide students with the basic tools necessary to carry out research in medieval history, with the aim of the facilitating the production of the final paper at the end of the three-year cycle of studies.
In particular, during the lessons we will observe:
- what types of sources are useful for research in medieval history; how they are identified and how they are analyzed;
- how a questionnaire is produced to question selected sources;
- how to find the bibliography through the available research tools (online catalogues and directories, dictionaries, databases);
- what types of scientific texts exist and how they are quoted (also using specific software);
- how to set up a thesis and how to develop your work, starting from the sources and bibliography already identified, using an appropriate linguistic register and the editorial setting of an essay.
These skills will be acquired:
- with classroom and home activities, with practical exercises on the sources and research tools identified;
- with the elaboration of a short written paper on a topic agreed with the teacher, also starting from the topic assumed for the final paper.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are first asked to contact the teacher by the second lesson, in order to agree on the work to be done.
Also on the basis of their interests, they will be assigned one or more sources or texts to work on.
They will then have to write two papers: the first one analogous to that of attending students; the second one (which replaces the work done in the classroom by attending students) to summarize the work done on assigned sources and texts.
Attendance at lectures is compulsory for attending students. The course aims to provide students with the basic tools necessary to carry out research in medieval history, with the aim of the facilitating the production of the final paper at the end of the three-year cycle of studies.
In particular, during the lessons we will observe:
- what types of sources are useful for research in medieval history; how they are identified and how they are analyzed;
- how a questionnaire is produced to question selected sources;
- how to find the bibliography through the available research tools (online catalogues and directories, dictionaries, databases);
- what types of scientific texts exist and how they are quoted (also using specific software);
- how to set up a thesis and how to develop your work, starting from the sources and bibliography already identified, using an appropriate linguistic register and the editorial setting of an essay.
These skills will be acquired:
- with classroom and home activities, with practical exercises on the sources and research tools identified;
- with the elaboration of a short written paper on a topic agreed with the teacher, also starting from the topic assumed for the final paper.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are first asked to contact the teacher by the second lesson, in order to agree on the work to be done.
Also on the basis of their interests, they will be assigned one or more sources or texts to work on.
They will then have to write two papers: the first one analogous to that of attending students; the second one (which replaces the work done in the classroom by attending students) to summarize the work done on assigned sources and texts.
Teaching Resources
Attending students
Knowledge of the topics covered in class (sources, tools and method) and their practical application are required.
Materials and tools will be provided during the lessons of the laboratory, also according to the interests expressed by the students.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are required to contact the teacher by the second lesson of the laboratory, in order to agree on the reference materials and be able to set the work to be done.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to write to the course leader to agree on the programme, possibly in Spanish or in English.
Knowledge of the topics covered in class (sources, tools and method) and their practical application are required.
Materials and tools will be provided during the lessons of the laboratory, also according to the interests expressed by the students.
Non-attending students
Non-attending students are required to contact the teacher by the second lesson of the laboratory, in order to agree on the reference materials and be able to set the work to be done.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to write to the course leader to agree on the programme, possibly in Spanish or in English.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: evaluation at the end of the activity.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of the participation in the lessons and the production the written paper (or of the two written papers, for the non-attending students).
- Assessment criteria: active participation in the course of the lessons; ability to develop acquired skills; ability to use profitably the instruments examined; quality of the written work (or written works for non-attending students), from a point of view of lexicon, exhibition clarity, use of the instruments analyzed in class and compliance with formal standards.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of the 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher.
- Type of examination: assessment during and at the end of the workshop on the basis of the participation in the lessons and the production the written paper (or of the two written papers, for the non-attending students).
- Assessment criteria: active participation in the course of the lessons; ability to develop acquired skills; ability to use profitably the instruments examined; quality of the written work (or written works for non-attending students), from a point of view of lexicon, exhibition clarity, use of the instruments analyzed in class and compliance with formal standards.
- Type of assessment: approval with recognition of the 3 CFUs.
The methods of assessment for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Floris Valerio Luca
Edizione 2 - II semestre
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. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Bernardinello Stefano