UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI ROMA TOR VERGATA
| Teachers: Prof. Tommaso Caliò; Prof. Chiara Lucrezio Monticelli; Prof. Alessandro Serra |
| E-mail:tommaso.calio@uniroma2.it; chiara.lucrezio@uniroma2.it |
| CFU: 6 Course code: 804002822 Degree: Master’s Degree “Scienze della Storia e del documento” Ex SSD: M-STO/07 GSD: HIST-04/B |
Course delivery modalities: In-presence Language: Italian Pre-requisites: Knowledge of the main topics of Medieval, Modern and Contemporary History Attendance: Optional Assessment method: Oral examination |
| Period: 1st term |
| Starting day: Monday, 10 November 2025 |
| Class hours Monday, 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., Classroom T33 Thursday, 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m., Classroom T31 Friday, 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m., Classroom P3 |
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The course is designed to equip prospective “public historians” with training through lectures, seminars, and workshops, incorporating fundamental concepts and tools pertinent to the communication of history across diverse fields beyond those traditionally associated with the pedagogy of this discipline. |
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| Educational goals and expected learning outcomes: |
| A) Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of the main concepts related to the Public History field of research. Students can also acquire the basic skills for some public history practices. B) Knowledge and Understanding: Thanks to methodology applied in the field of Public History, students will acquire the conceptual tools to apply their skills in the study of other historical topics and themes. C) Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Thanks to methodology applied in the field of Public History, students will acquire the conceptual tools to apply their skills in the study of other historical topics and themes. D) Making Judgements: The module aims at providing a critical knowledge of selected topics in order to develop the judgment on the implications in the connected social, scientific and ethic issues. E) Communication Skills: thanks to exercises and in-class presentations, students will improve communication skills in order to report correctly, rigorously and effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions. F) Learning Skills: The module will provide tools for critical study of textbooks by stimulating also the elaboration of hypothesis and research of solution through sources and historiography. |
| 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 criteria: – 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. |
| Teaching methods: |
| The course will combine more traditional lectures with in-depth seminars, to which specialists in public history topics will be invited, and educational workshops. |
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| Attendance, which is optional, is strongly recommended. |
| Previous year | Following year |