Teacher(s)
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
This course offers an overview of the different types of resources (secondary sources) as well as their evolution through time. It introduces 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 introduced to the different categories of published works, their relevance and their use: encyclopedias and dictionaries, different types of bibliographies, monographs, journals; it also introduces published historical sources. The course has a large chronological focus, spanning from Classical Antiquity to the present time.
Teaching methods
Lecture-based course and practical exercise sessions in the library. Successful completion of the course requires attending both components.
Any use of generative AI is prohibited and will be considered cheating under the terms of the RGEE.
Any use of generative AI is prohibited and will be considered cheating under the terms of the RGEE.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment (40%): a bibliographic survey assignment carried out over the course of the year.The bibliography must have at least 100 references to be considered for evaluation.
Final assessment (60%): a two-part exam comprising a written component on the theoretical aspects of the course, followed by a practical component in the library.
Successful completion of the course requires submission of each part of the assessment. Students may not take the final examination without having submitted the bibliographic survey
Any use of generative AI is prohibited and will be considered cheating under the terms of the RGEE.
Final assessment (60%): a two-part exam comprising a written component on the theoretical aspects of the course, followed by a practical component in the library.
Successful completion of the course requires submission of each part of the assessment. Students may not take the final examination without having submitted the bibliographic survey
Any use of generative AI is prohibited and will be considered cheating under the terms of the RGEE.
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
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