The specific bibliography will be provided at each conference by the speaker.
Learning Objectives
The laboratory intends to deepen the knowledge, methods and practices of studies in the context of Greek and Roman history, for showing the critical use of sources and historiography; In fact, it will have the specific objective of providing examples of different methodological approaches of renowned Italian and international scholars.
Prerequisites
The ancient sources will be translated during the lessons, but it a basic knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek is assumed.
Teaching Methods
Lectures with the aid of a dossier of literary and iconographic sources, accompanied mostly by power point presentations. In line with the educational objectives, teachers will address issues of particular historical importance in order to solicit students' interest and increase their critical abilities.
Further information
Regular and active attendance in the lessons is recommended in order to establish a profitable dialogue and resolve any doubts and uncertainties. Students are invited to meet the teacher who organizes the seminars at scheduled time (published on web site) for any problem related to the course.
Attending course is obligatory for a minimum of two-thirds out of the total amount of hours.
Type of Assessment
The final exam consists of a written paper of two student-chosen reports and, in case, an interview aimed at ascertaining the acquisition of knowledge and skills in relation to scientific methodology. In particular, the student's ability to critically contextualize and analyse the scientific approach given by the different speakers should be assessed.
Course program
The detailed program will focus on methodological and historiographical issues, starting with the examination of aspects particularly significant of the ancient history (political and imperialism, religion and society, geography and spaces, Romanization) and will have Italian and international teachers according timetable to be agreed. The evidence will be uploaded on Moodle.