Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2024/2025
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able to orient themselves to the documentation of the modern age (those published and, at least partially, along with unpublished ones).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
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.
2nd Semester Edition
Lesson period
Second semester
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor(s)