Corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze storiche

The seminar is aimed at those enrolled in the second year of the Degree Course in Historical Sciences who have opted for a course in contemporary studies.

The seminar - which requires the active participation of students - intends to train the skills necessary for the realization of a master's degree thesis on the nineteenth century starting from a problem - the control of public order in the Risorgimento - and from the analysis of sources archival.

Students will have to demonstrate knowledge of the themes developed in the teaching program. They will also have to demonstrate that they understand the main interpretations proposed during the lessons; to be able to read the different types of sources examined and to be able to express historical judgments with autonomy and maturity, through a written report with clear and effective language.

The module will be divided into two parts: the first part the archival sources will be analyzed, in search of situations, episodes, exemplifying characters for this kind of problem; in the second part a written report will be made with the help of the teacher.

Students who will not be able to attend classes in person must agree on an alternative programme with the lecturer.

Written and oral exam. Each individual and group activity, written and oral, of students is included in the final evaluation. Everyone is required to submit a final written report in which they analyze the archival source taken into consideration and to discuss the results with the teacher.

For students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) or disabilities, please review the support procedures (https://www.unito.it/servizi/lo-studio/studenti-e-studentesse-con-disabilita) and accommodations (https://www.unito.it/accoglienza-studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa) provided by the University, particularly the necessary procedures for exam support (https://www.unito.it/servizi/lo-studio/studenti-e-studentesse-con-disturbi-specifici-di-apprendimento-dsa/supporto).

To prepare for this exam students will have to study the following book: Andrea Bosio, Torino fuorilegge. Criminalità, ordine pubblico e giustizia nel Risorgimento, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2019, pp. 443.

For those who cannot attend, it is possible to agree with the lecturer on a programme for the oral examination or a specific topic for the preparation of a written report. In this case, students are requested to contact the lecturer directly and should not register online.