Programme

The course presents different aspects of historical research methodology, meant both as a set of operational tools and techniques, and as an historical theory. The concept of the Global History will be examined.
The first part of the course (12 hours) introduces the main elements of the history of historiography starting from the birth of the discipline during the nineteenth century. The second part of the course (12 hours) addresses the theoretical and methodological aspects of the use of historical sources with particular attention to "new sources" and dynamic use. The third and final part of the course (12 hours) focuses on the monographic theme of Global History.

Core Documentation

G. De Luna, La Passione e la ragione. Il mestiere dello storico contemporaneo, Milano, Bruno Mondadori, 2004 (pp. 259, € 20,00)

A book to be chosen from:
- E. Vanhaute, Introduzione alla World History, Bologna, il Mulino, 2015 (pp. 272, € 25,00)
- S. Conrad, Storia globale. Un’introduzione, Roma, Carocci, 2015 (pp. 212, € 19,00)

Reading it is suggested:
- S. Gruzinski, Abbiamo ancora bisogno della storia? Il senso del passato nel mondo globalizzato, Milano, Raffaello Cortina, 2016 (pp. 166, € 18,00)

Type of delivery of the course

The course will be held in the traditional way or modality of frontal lessons. During the lessons the students are asked to compare the treated topic with their own personal experience.

Type of evaluation

The oral exam focuses on the main topics treated in the textbooks. For attending students, particular attention is devoted to the contents of the lessons.