2022-2023 / HIST0009-3

Historical criticism seminar (Middle Ages)

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

Florence Close

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long

Schedule

Schedule online

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 

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