4 credits
22.5 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Warland Geneviève;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The history of history reflects the major currents of western civilization. Commented reading of principal historians according to the following schema : their conception of history and centres of interest, wealth of information, the quality of their critique, literary form. The course is dedicated to humanism, rationalism, romanticism, liberalism, positivism, marxism and new tendencies in history.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | By the end of this course, the student should be capable of analysing a text by an historian from the end of the Middle Ages, modern times or the contemporary period. Moreover, documentation being more abundant now, students should be able to compare the different versions that may be given of the same realities. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
The lecture shows the evolution of the historical discipline from the ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century. The main topic is related to historian's working practices: use of sources, impact of belief and society, historical methods and writing forms. It includes the presentation of some institutions, of the main historiographical trends (universal history, humanism, romanticism, scholarly historiography, ...) and of some major historians (Herodot, Tacite, Froissart, Pasquier, Mabillon, Voltaire, Michelet, Pirenne, etc.).
Teaching methods
Lecture-based training which nevertheless promotes interactivity with students.
Evaluation methods
Biobliographical notice on a historian (10%) and written exam (90%) based on the content of the course. A sample of questions (crossing the topics as well as the periods but also specific questions) is given at the end of the spring term.They are intended to prepare the final exam.
Other information
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Online resources
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Bibliography
- Syllabus, powerpoint et documents disponibles en ligne sur le site Moodle du cours.
Teaching materials
- Syllabus, powerpoint et documents disponibles en ligne sur le site Moodle du cours.
Faculty or entity
HIST
