Research seminar: revolutionary period (ca 1750-1815) [LHISB227]

Learning outcomes

6. Acquire techniques for analysing and interpreting historical sources, as well as a reflective and critical awareness of historical practice.
7. Learn how to tackle a research question in history and master the tools and working methods specific to the discipline.
8. To master scientific communication, respecting the rules of reference and publication.
9. Acquire a strong ability to analyse information, summarise and write.

Objectives

Production of a written work demonstrating the acquisition of the following skills: The ability to carry out an in-depth analysis of a document, with a view to making the most of it. The ability to compare elements drawn from an in-depth bibliographical survey. The construction of a relevant and coherent problem.  The ability to pass on the results of research: to write them up correctly, accurately, with arguments and/or to present them orally.

Content

The pre-seminar deals with a theme in the history of the 'revolutionary' period (1750-1815), using unpublished documentation. The sessions require preparatory work on the part of each student, working in groups or individually. They address the chosen theme by going through the various stages of scientific research in history: problematisation, bibliographical research, heuristic approach, research into sources, organisation of the information gathered, planning of the research, oral and written communication of the results.