OVERVIEW

History

The course will analyze the fundamental outlines of contemporary history, the main methodologies of historical research, historiographical theories, and the sources needed to construct the historical narrative.

Geography

The course aims to provide the main theoretical references and foundations of human geography and to illustrate some case studies for a reading of the territory in space / time.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through a reflection on the scientific status of history and of the geography and on their close interdisciplinary relationships, the course - divided into two modules - intends to provide the methodological and analytical categories used by historical-geographical knowledge and stimulate critical approach to sources"

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of contemporary history and general geography. Understanding of the fundamentals of historical-geographical analysis: the concept of space and time; primary and secondary sources; cause and effect; continuity and change.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

History: Attending and non-attending students: optional written midterm exam and final oral examination.

Geography: please, see the indications written in the subjects included into this module

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of depth of each topic will be given during the lessons. The written document for attending students and the oral interview for non-attending students have the task of verifying that the student has:

- (History) including the modalities of elaboration of historical discourse in historiography and in the context of the public use of history through the various media.

- (Geography) learned to use the main conceptual categories of human geography, as well as acquired the specific scientific vocabulary.