Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Historiography, History and Memoir
Teaching staff
Appointment by email.
Introduction
The course aims to reflect on what History is, how it has been written (and is written), history over time and how these concepts relate to memory.
Pre-course requirements
Students must be motivated about the historical fact, and how this unquestionably affects the current vision of the present.
Objectives
These are derived from the application of the syllabus contents.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN02 - Students will be able to identify models and policies specific to different cultures and migratory groups, as well as their historical context.
- CN03 - Students will be able to establish relationships between the concepts of heritage, territory and cultural identity.
- CP01 - Students will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the professional field by coming up with and defending arguments, as well as resolving problems within different areas of humanistic study.
- CP04 - Students will be able to encourage cultural visibility as a resource in institutions, markets, industries and companies.
- CP05 - Students will be able to analyse socio-cultural, historical and artistic structures, from a respect for the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, using language that avoids androcentricity and stereotypes.
- HB05 - Students will be able to problem solve based on reasoned judgements.
- HB10 - Students will have the ability to manage economic resources and digital skills in cultural organisations and projects.
- HB12 - Students will be able to adequately and effectively apply methods and techniques specific to different humanities disciplines when problem solving and when elaborating critical and well-founded arguments.
- HB16 - Students will be able to interpret spaces, territories and landscapes that are either real or represented.
- HB20 - Students will be able to use sources of information in an international context.
Learning outcomes of the subject
1.- In-depth understanding of the concepts of ‘history’, ‘historiography’ and ‘memory’.
2.- Ability to acquire a critical and analytical sense of the reality that surrounds us, applied especially to the sociocultural context of our country.
3.- Proper use of the various methods of historical research to be able to understand the social phenomena that become our environment.
4.- Ability to adequately analyse information and documentation about the historical environment: the places of memory.
5.- Ability to make well-reasoned judgments and critical evaluations, respecting the opinions of others.
6.- Ability to know how to analyse, understand and evaluate texts, documentaries and other sources of information about our current reality, based on the knowledge of what our past has been.
7.- Ability to produce written texts (and spoken language) in different registers, with stylistic and grammatical accuracy. Particular attention is given to formal register texts, such as reviews.
8.- The student achieves an in-depth knowledge of the evolution of history and historiography from Herodotus until the end of the 20th century.
9.- Encourage interest in the knowledge of the world today through history.
10.- The student becomes widely familiar with the use of bibliographies, access to written information in libraries and specialised digital resources.
Syllabus
1.- What is History
1.1.- Concept of time
1.2.- Concept of memory
1.3.- Regarding ‘historical memory’
1.4.- The "dictator places"
1.5.- Historicity, history, historiography, theory of history
1.6.- The science of history
1.7.- The social need for an awareness of the past
1.8.- Practicality of scientific history
1.9.- The role of visual arts, cinema and the historical novel in the creation and dissemination of images of the past
1.10.- Study methods of historiography: historical sources
2.- What is historiography
2.1.- The study methods of historiography: historical sources
2.2.- The birth of history: Greece and Rome
2.3.- How History was Christianised: The Middle Ages. Byzantine Specificity
2.4.- History becomes a courtesan: The Modern Age (Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment)
2.5.- History, between legend, professionalisation and politics: the 19th century
2.6.- Historiography in the 20th century: current trends
Teaching and learning activities
In person
| Practical class (case analysis, visits, use of ICT ...) |
E26 G04 G13 G14 |
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| Theory class |
E02 E03 G03 |
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| Seminar or workshop (analysis of texts, discussion, session with specialists, oral presentation of projects ...) |
E03 G04 G13 G30 |
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| Tutoring (individual or group) |
E03 G03 G14 |
| TRAINING ACTIVITY | HOURS | COMPETENCES |
|---|---|---|
| E26 G04 G13 G14 | ||
| E02 E03 G03 | ||
| E03 G04 G13 G30 | ||
| E03 G03 G14 |
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
1 Todorov 11 november (50%)
2 exam 9 december (50%)
*VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The subject participates in the volunteer program offered by the University. Absolutely voluntary. It will have a value of 30% of the final grade of the course.
*SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOP
The subject offers the possibility of participating in the Workshop on Sustainability organized by the University. Absolutely voluntary. It will have a maximum value of 10% of the final grade of the 1st semester.
According to faculty regulations, at least 0.10 points will be deducted for each misspelling in exams and papers.
Bibliography and resources
-ALCALÀ, C. Les presons de la República. Barcelona: Base, 2009.
-ARÓSTEGUI, Julio. La investigación histórica: teoría y método. Barcelona: Crítica, 2001.
-AURELL, J.: La escritura de la memoria. De los positivismos a los posmodernismos. València: Universitat de València, 2005
-CARBONELL, Ch.-O., La historiografía. México: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 1986.
-CARR, E.H. ¿Qué es la historia?. Barcelona: Ariel, 1999.
-FERRO, M. El resentimiento en la historia. Madrid: Cátedra, 2009.
-GADAMER, Hans-Georg. Verdad y Método I. Salamanca: Sígueme, 1997.
-GADAMER, Hans-Georg. Verdad y Método.II. Salamanca: Sígueme, 1998.
-GADAMER, Hans-Georg. El problema de la conciencia histórica. Madrid: Tecnos, 2000.
-KOSELLECK, Reinhart. historia/Historia. Madrid: Trotta, 2004.
-MORADIELLOS, Enrique. Las caras de Clio. Una introducción a la historia, Madrid: Siglo XXI, 2001.
-MORADIELLOS, Enrique. El oficio de historiador. Madrid: Siglo XXI, 2008 (5ª ed).
-SÁNCHEZ MARCOS, Fernando (Coord). Prácticas de Historia Moderna. Barcelona: PPU, 1990.
-SÁNCHEZ MARCOS, Fernando, Invitación a la historia. La historiografía, de Heródoto a Voltaire, a través de sus textos, Barcelona: Idea Books, 2003.
-SIMON, Antoni (Dir) Diccionari d’Historiografia Catalana. Barcelona: Enciclopèdia Catalana, 2003.
-SUÁREZ, Federico. La historia y el método de investigación histórica. Madrid: Rialp, 1977.
-RANZATO, G. El pasado de bronce. Barcelona: Destino, 2007.
-TODOROV, T. Los abusos de la memoria. Barcelona: Paidós, 2000.