DIPLOMATICS

Academic year
2021/2022 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
DIPLOMATICA
Course code
FT0046 (AF:354281 AR:186150)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6
Degree level
Bachelor's Degree Programme
Educational sector code
M-STO/09
Period
1st Term
Where
VENEZIA
Moodle
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The teaching falls within the basic teachings of the three-year degree course in History and it aims to provide students with the first methodological tools in the historical documentary field.
The graduate can apply the methodologies of disciplines related to historical studies in specific cases and at the basic level. He knows the fundamental notions of the disciplines and the techniques of reading the sources. He knows in depth the different types of sources for historical research.

The graduate knows how to critically use the main tools for finding information. He can use the basic tools necessary for the enhancement of historical and cultural heritage. He knows the different types of sources useful for historical reconstruction and he is able to interpret them in depth and effective way.
The student should have a basic knowledge of the Latin language.
The course analyzes the characteristics and salient moments of the documentation of medieval Europe, winth particular regard to the chancellery and notary production. The investigation is conducted with the help of written sources and with referral to the historiographic debate for crucial issues.
Students attending: A. Pratesi, Genesi e forme del documento medievale, Roma, Jouvence, 1979 and later editions. Course notes. F. Steffens, Paleographie latine, Roma, Multigrafica, 1982 (http://www.icar.beniculturali.it/biblio/_view_volume.asp?ID_VOLUME=51 ).

Studentes not attending: A. Pratesi, Genesi e forme del documento medievale, Roma, Jouvence, 1979 and later editions. F. Steffens, Paleographie latine, Roma, Multigrafica, 1982 (http://www.icar.beniculturali.it/biblio/_view_volume.asp?ID_VOLUME=51 ). A. Bartoli Langeli, Notai. Scrivere documenti nell'Italia medievale, Roma, Viella, 2006.
The exam is done through an oral exam. During the oral examination the student must demonstate knowledge of the arguments put forward during the course and knowing to expose formally.
Frontal course. Six hours of lessons weekly for five weeks. Attendance is recommended, although not mandatory.
Italian
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Last update of the programme: 26/07/2021