Aims

Objectives :
By the end of this course, the student should be capable of analysing a text by an ancient historian (Graeco-Roman, High Middle Ages), perceive the characteristic elements and situate it in the evolution of the historiographical genre.

Main themes

Cahier des charges :
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 second part of the course is dedicated to Graeco-Roman and Medieval historiography.

Content and teaching methods

Résumé :
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 second part of the course is dedicated to Graeco-Roman and Medieval historiography.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Other pieces of information :
Evaluation : Oral Examination
Support : Student Notes

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