2024
Methodological Seminar
Name: Methodological Seminar
Code: HIS09278D
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/168 hours
Scientific Area:
History
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The Methodological Seminar (MS) seeks to update and increase knowledge of the main issues and research problems in crucial historiographical areas for obtaining advanced training in history, taking into account the areas of specialization under PIUDH. By following this course, students are expected to:
LO1. Be aware of different methodological approaches in distinct areas of historical research.
LO2. Get acquainted with the recent debates on topics of general historiographical relevance.
LO3. Understand the relevance of theoretical and methodological debates for research to be undertaken on both primary and secondary sources.
LO4. Develop the ability to report and commuunicate on topics of a general interset for historians.
LO5. Develop advanced skills of research, reading and review of specialized literature.
LO1. Be aware of different methodological approaches in distinct areas of historical research.
LO2. Get acquainted with the recent debates on topics of general historiographical relevance.
LO3. Understand the relevance of theoretical and methodological debates for research to be undertaken on both primary and secondary sources.
LO4. Develop the ability to report and commuunicate on topics of a general interset for historians.
LO5. Develop advanced skills of research, reading and review of specialized literature.
Contents
The SM contains 6 problem areas where students develop the syllabus:
PC1. Questions of general purpose and method in history.
PC2. Lessons of history for understanding the crisis.
PC3. Methodological issues in art history.
PC4. Family and collective in history: research approaches.
PC5. History and historiography of science.
PC6. Discussion about recent Portuguese history.
PC1. Questions of general purpose and method in history.
PC2. Lessons of history for understanding the crisis.
PC3. Methodological issues in art history.
PC4. Family and collective in history: research approaches.
PC5. History and historiography of science.
PC6. Discussion about recent Portuguese history.
Teaching Methods
All classes are of a seminar typology, with little magisterial lecturing and maximizing the students commitment to the preparation and discussion of subject matters and selected bibliography. Some seminars count on the cooperation of guest speakers.
Student performance will be assessed through two components:
- Regular attendance in through questions and comments about the selected bibliography and the program themes (40%).
- 2 individual reports, each one with a size of approximately 2500 words on two
themes to choose among five issues discussed in lessons (60%).
The individual reports may take the form of critical review of the books or articles
discussed in class, or reflection and questioning on topics discussed in class.
Student performance will be assessed through two components:
- Regular attendance in through questions and comments about the selected bibliography and the program themes (40%).
- 2 individual reports, each one with a size of approximately 2500 words on two
themes to choose among five issues discussed in lessons (60%).
The individual reports may take the form of critical review of the books or articles
discussed in class, or reflection and questioning on topics discussed in class.
