Upon completion of the course, you are able:
- to reflect critically upon the use of primary sources in historical research, both orally and in writing, in the English language;
- to select relevant sources for your own historical research;
- to apply both internal and external source criticism;
- to select and justify the use of specific methodologies for your own historical research;
- to manage the data acquired through historical research, using relevant ICT applications;
- to apply the English academic language skills (written and oral) that are needed to participate in academic debatesin the field of Historical Studies.
This course particularly works towards acquiring ReMa’s final qualifications 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7. |
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This interactive course explores the use of primary sources in historical research. Based on the study of secondary literature, we will discuss theoretical and practical issues regarding the use of sources. You will also reflect on the use of a particular source set, which you could also use as the basis for your ReMa thesis. We specifically invite you to reflect on the opportunity to integrate perspectives 'from below' in your research.
Historians typically base their analysis on primary sources, ranging from texts, images, and objects to qualitative and quantitative sources. Working with such a wide variety of sources not only requires specialist skills but also a thorough understanding of how to incorporate sources into a research project. These are the topics we will discuss in the course Sources of Historical Research. This includes identifying what type of sources could be useful to answer your research question; locating these in archives, libraries, museum, and online databases; analysing them; and reporting your findings in an intelligible text. The course offers you the opportunity to reflect on the use of a particular set of sources. Your task is to discuss the relationship between research question, source selection, and methodology.
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