HISTORY OF ARCHIVES

The course falls within the scope of documentary science, with particular attention to the events that have characterized archives between the end of the Western Roman Empire and the present day.

Students on the course will be expected to acquire specific knowledge related to the four crucial phases in the history of archives, from the establishment of the concentration archives to the birth of archival science (16th - early 19th centuries).

In addition to a good knowledge of Latin, students will be expected to understand the historical and institutional events following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the territories and state structures of the Italian peninsula, from the pre-unification period to the post-unification period.

First, we will outline some contributions from authors who have specifically studied the history of archives and the discipline. Then, several lectures will focus on the legal system of the Italian state. Finally, we will explore the issues surrounding archival description.

- Leopoldo Sandri, The history of archives, in Archivum, vol. xviii 1968, Actes du VI Congrès international des archives (Madrid, 3-7 September 1968), Paris, Presses universitaires de France, 1970.
- Robert-Henri BAUTIER, La phase crucial de l'histoire des archives: la constitution des dépôts d'archives et la naissance de l'archivistique (XVIe - début du XIXe siècle), in Archivum, vol. xviii 1968, Actes du VIe Congrès international des archives (Madrid, 3-7 September 1968), Paris, Presses universitaires de France, 1970, pp. 139-149.
- Stefano Vitali, "The Description of Archives in the Age of Standards and Information Systems," in Archive Studies: Theories, Methods, and Practices, edited by Linda Giuva and Mariella Guercio, Rome: Carocci Editore, 2014, pp. 179-210.

The exam will be oral, during which two or three topics relevant to the program will be addressed. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

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The lecturer has a duty to ensure that the rules regarding the authenticity and originality of exam tests and papers are respected. Therefore, if there is suspicion of irregular conduct, an additional assessment may be conducted, which could differ from the original exam description.

1. To achieve an excellent grade, students must demonstrate a critical understanding of the topics covered, using specific language.
2. A fair grade will be awarded to students who demonstrate a thorough understanding of the data and concepts of the discipline, expressed through the use of correct, but not always appropriate, language.
3. Only passing grades will be awarded to those who demonstrate minimal knowledge of the issues covered, using inappropriate language.
4. Students who demonstrate serious gaps will be given a failing grade.

Lectures by the instructor on the exam syllabus, with seminars and practical activities to be carried out in public and private archives in Padua.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development