Documentary resources in history

bhist1112  2023-2024  Bruxelles Saint-Louis

Documentary resources in history
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 15.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Liard Florence;
Language
French
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Designed with a resolutely trans-period perspective in mind, this course aims to provide a first foundation for the training of a generalist historian, from the perspective of methodical and reasoned information research. Various second-year courses allow us to consider the question of documentary resources in history in depth.
 
Content
The course starts with an overview of the different types of resources (published works) as well as their evolution through time. It provides an introduction to the main principles of heuristic research : bibliographical reference systems, structure and functioning of a library, online databases, principles and uses of Open Access publications. The students are then introduced to the different categories of published works, their relevance and their use: encyclopedias and dictionaries, different types of bibliographies, monographs, journals; it also provides an introduction to published historical sources. The course has a large chronological focus, spanning from Classical Antiquity to the present time.
Teaching methods
In-person class, with practical sessions and individual exercises to be carried out in the university library.
Artificial Intelligence softwares must be used in a responsible way and in compliance with ethics of scientific research and academic writing.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment : active participation and exercices throughout the year (40% of the final grade)
Final evaluation : written exam on theoretical aspects of the course material (30% of the final grade) and practical exam with personal notes and course material (30% of the final grade) to be taken during the exam session.
No-show at one of these assessment activities, or non-compliance with the ethics of scientific research and academic writing, may result in failure for the course. 
Other information
Bibliographic syllabus and additional teaching materials are available to the students on Moodle.
Bibliography
Le syllabus du cours constitue une importante bibliographie
Teaching materials
  • Syllabus bibliographique
Faculty or entity
PHLB


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in History

Bachelor in History (French - English)