UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI ROMA TOR VERGATA
| Teacher: Prof. Martina Cameli |
| E-mail: martina.cameli@uniroma2.it |
| CFU: 6 Course code: 804002400 Degree: Master’s Degree “Scienze della Storia e del documento” Course delivery modalities: In-presence |
Language: Italian Pre-requisites: None Attendance: Optional Assessment method: Oral exam |
| Period: 2nd term |
| Starting day: Monday, 14 Avril 2025 |
| Class hours Monday, 12.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m., Classroom T23B Wednesday, 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m., Classroom T23B Thursday, 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m., Classroom T21 |
| Program: |
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Commencing with rudimentary theoretical knowledge on archives, the course will concentrate on the concepts and primary aspects of the protection and valorisation of archival sources, and the utilisation of documentary material for historical research purposes. The objective is to furnish the fundamental orientation tools in the diverse panorama of historical sources, which are also available in digital format. The course will emphasise several fundamental concepts: the concept of the archive and its various phases of existence, glossary and specific terminology, the fundamental elements of the discipline and its historical evolution, the concept of documentary discarding, the tools used mainly for consultation, archival organisation in Italy, the main repertories and digital archives.
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| Text books: |
1. A manual of your choice from the following:
2. Two articles of your choice from the following:
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Further in-depth bibliographical indications will be provided to students who request them, also on the basis of their interest in specific aspects of the discipline.
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| Educational goals and expected learning outcomes: |
| A) Learning outcomes: The objective of the course is to enable students to acquire and develop their knowledge of archives as institutions responsible for the ordering and preservation of records and documentary material. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to move critically and autonomously within an archival context, assess its holdings and the composition of the various fonds and sources of interest in order to identify and construct their own research path. B) Knowledge and Understanding: The student will acquire fundamental knowledge of the discipline, an understanding of the nature of archives and their organisation, an awareness of their use in research, and an appreciation of their value for historical memory. C) Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Upon attaining fundamental knowledge of the discipline and a comprehensive grasp of the subject matter, students will be equipped to employ suitable methodologies and techniques for the analysis of archives. They will also possess the capability to utilise archival instruments autonomously and to identify sources for historical research, whilst maintaining a profound cognisance of the significance of documentation. D) Making Judgements: The student will be able to critically and autonomously analyse the different types of documentary material preserved in an archive, as well as construct an itinerary for their own research and source retrieval. This will be achieved through discussion and exchange of ideas and opinions with the lecturer and other students. E) Communication Skills: It is expected that the student will demonstrate the ability to organise the concepts acquired in a logical manner and to articulate them in a coherent and precise manner. This will be achieved through the utilisation of dialogue opportunities that will be introduced during the course of the lessons. F) Learning Skills: The module will furnish students with the requisite tools to rework knowledge and combine acquired methods and techniques in order to organise their own research and source retrieval in the archival field. |
| Methods and criteria for verifying the learning: |
| The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills). The final grade will be based 70% on the student’s depth of knowledge and 30% on the student’s ability for expression (written and oral) and independent critical thinking. The exam will be evaluated according to the following: – Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language. – 18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language. – 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical. – 24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical. – 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language. – 30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language. |
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Attendance, which is optional, is strongly recommended.
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