Learning objectives
The course aims to provide adequate knowledge:
- Of the theoretical assumptions of archival work and their evolution,
- of the main operational aspects of archival work and the production of archival media,
- of the critical use of the archive for research purposes, through paper and digital research tools.
Practical exercises and a visit to the State Archives of Parma are planned.
Prerequisites
Nothing.
Course unit content
General archival science: principles and definitions. The archivist's job: describing to reconstruct and to provide access. The user's point of view: how to do archival research.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Linda Giuva, Maria Guercio, Archivistica. Teorie, metodi, pratiche, Carocci, 2014.
Teaching methods
The teaching consists of lectures. Practical exercises and a visit to the State Archives of Parma are planned.
Assessment methods and criteria
The final assessment will be through an oral test on the topics covered in the lectures and the texts provided in the examination bibliography.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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