Duration
15h Th, 30h Pr, 5d FT Tr. Pr.
Number of credits
| Master in history (120 ECTS) | 10 crédits | |||
| Master in history (60 ECTS) | 10 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This seminar is the last step in the history student's training course before writing the final thesis.It is therefore the place for an initial mobilisation of all the skills acquired during the baccalaureate course and/or as an option in the Master's programme in fields as varied as palaeography, bibliographical research, diplomacy, medieval Latin and/or ancient and medieval French, or iconography, archaeology and history of Art.
It is imperative that it be followed by students of Master 1 destined for a TFE in Medieval History.
In 2022-2023, the seminar will be devoted to a critical re-reading of the vita Landiberti vetustissima (éd. B. Krusch, MGH SRM VI).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The student will be able to put into practice the techniques and methods of research in medieval history to which he or she was previously acquired with a view to carrying out an original personal work.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Have followed course HIST0018-1
Have followed HIST0005-1 or HIST0003-1 is preferable
Have a perfect command of the oral and written French
Have a good command of classical Latin grammar
Have a basic knowledge of modern Languages is a plus
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical introduction to hagiography and its methods, including discussion of some fundamental articles.
Introduction to the historical context (7th century Merovingian).
Critical translation and historical commentary of the text, partly common, partly individual.
Moderation of the seminar including the translation and commentary exercise by the students.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The active participation of students in the courses is required.
Recommended or required readings
All recommended course materials will be uploaded to the eCampus virtual course platform as the year progresses.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
Continuously evaluation during the year.
Students will be evaluated on account of a written report in May.
The note will be based on:
- the quality and accuracy of documentary research
- the ability of translating and interpretating
- the proficiency in written French
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Some sessions may be adjourned by mutual agreement with the students to allow each student to progress in his or her research.
In accordance with article 41 §. 2 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations, any student who has not participated in the activities declared inseparable from this course or has not submitted, within the set deadlines or in the prescribed form, the work required in the course will be declared inadmissible for the examination.
Contacts
Pr. Dr. Florence Close
Département des Sciences historiques
Quai Roosevelt, 1b, B-4000 Liège
E-mail fclose@uliege.be
Guillaume Wymmersch, Boursier de doctorat SH - gwymmersch@uliege.be