History of Portugal I part 1 (História de Portugal I) 3305-HP-11
The course will serve to make students acquainted with the history of Portugal until the beginning of the Portuguese overseas expantion. The classes assume a propaedeutic function and are to be of an auxiliary character for the leading discipline, i.e. the literature studies. The course will shed light on how historical events and processes have affected the evolution of Portugal, by means of, among other things, the introduction to and discussion on some key historiographic texts and other sources of knowledge relevant for history, e.g. chronicles. An important organisational axis shall also be the debate on how the Portuguese contributed to the general history. Students will be also equipped with the rudiments of the Portuguese repertoire of terms and notions applicable for the topics of interest. A separate section will be dedicated to methodological issues and the context of academic writing (regarding the final project). Students will learn the phraseology and terminology specific to this context, he content has been structured chronologically and organised in a problem-based manner.
Type of course
Course coordinators
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Mode
Learning outcomes
Defined for the programme:
Knowledge
Student will learn to understand the basic terminology, subject matter and research trends in Portuguese history up to the Discoveries period; the basic of research methodology; the most important events and phenomena in Portuguese history in the period in focus, as well as important aspects of Portuguese culture and literature of the period, and their reflectionon contemporary cultural life in Portuguese speaking-countries; understanding the context of the Portuguese empire.
(K_W02);
(K_W03);
(K_W04);
(K_W06);
(K_W08);
(K_W09).
Skills
Student will learn to read with comprehension texts on topics related to Portuguese history and culture; present their own views and opinions, discuss and present prepared works related to Portuguese history, argue with the views of other authors and formulate conclusions; recognise different types of texts and classify historical sources and studies appropriately and to place them in a general historical and cultural context and to analyze them using basic terminology; to prepare independently a paper and an oral presentation based on the application of selected and preapred readings; to use basic theoreticl aproaches, concepts, etc.
(K_U01);
(K_U03);
(K_U04);
(K_U05);
(K_U06).
Social competence
Students understand the need for continuous improvment and development in the spirit of 'lifelong learning'; cooperation in a group (also in the Portuguese language communities) and individual work; active participation in Portuguese culture through various forms and media, as well as keeping up to date with contemporary processes and phenomena in the Portuguese language area within the scope of knowledge of the past and taking responsiblity for the cultural heritage of Portugal.
(K_K01);
(K_K03);
K_K06);
(K_K07);
(K_K08).
Assessment criteria
Credit is being granted in the continuous mode.
The continuous verifications is granted on the basis of an active participation of a student in class discussions and class activities (work sheets), as well as attendance (60% attendance in the semester, two unauthorised absences admissible within one term), readings (pretests and posttests), homeworks and test.
Final project: accomplishment of a class project (poster).
Completion of tasks on time, as well as regularity and ponctuality, are required.
Grades will be assigned following the scale below:
100%: 5!
92%–99%: 5;
85%–91%: 4,5;
77%–84%: 4;
71%–76%: 3,5
60%–70 %: 3;
Less then 60%: 2.
Note: Use of artifical intelligence tools only upon previous consultation, in a legitmate and ethical manner and in accordance with the following URK guidelines: https://dokumenty.uw.edu.pl/dziennik/DURK/Lists/Dziennik/Attachments/134/DURK.2023.98.UURK.98.pdf.
Practical placement
N/A
Bibliography
The basic bibliography encompasses:
A.H. Oliveira de Marques, "Historia Portugalii”, przeł. J. Klave, Warszawa 1987.
J.H. Saraiva, "Krótka historia Portugalii”, przeł. E. Łukaszyk, Kraków 2000.
Among the texts to be discussed at classes there will be the following writings as well:
J. Faraldo, "Niespełniona przeszłość”, "Polityka” 32/33(2007), s. 58–61;
J. Topolski, "Wprowadzenie do historii”, Poznań 2001.
F. Lopes, "Kroniki królewskie: kronika portugalska", Warszawa 1983 (fragmenty);
"Vademecum historyka mediewisty" pod red. J. Nikodema i D.A. Sikorskiego, Warszawa 2012 (fragmenty)
bulla "Manifestis Probatum"
"Arte de Trovar" (extracts) i wybrane pieśni (cantigas) z dziedzictwa liryki galicyjsko-portugalskiej dostępne na cantigas.fcsh.unl.pt
"Portugaliae Monumenta Historica... Scriptores. Volumen I. Fascisculos I i II", ed. A. Herculano, Lisboa 1856 (extracts)
F. Lopes, "Kroniki królewskie: kronika portugalska", Warszawa 1983 (extracts)
M. Małowist, "Konkwistadorzy portugalscy", Warszawa 1976; tablice genealogiczne.
In addition: genealogical and chronological tables, maps, iconographic materials, worksheets prepared by the teacher.
All materials are available in the Faculty and University libraries or in legal Internet sources (including the libraries and archives). Materials in Portuguese, not available in offical translations, are available in Moodle (translations and organisation by the teacher)
A detailed agenda of the course together with the list of texts to be discussed shall be handed over to students at the first class.
Notes
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Term 2024Z:
None |
Term 2025Z:
We use Moodle in the classroom - please remember to register. During the term, it is possible that we participate in 1-2 academic iniciatives (e.g. conferences, meetings) in line with the program outcomes. |
Additional information
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