Teaching code

4S003606

Teacher

Federica Formiga

Coordinator

Federica Formiga

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

• History of Books and Publishing - PARTE I of the course Bachelor's degree in Languages and Cultures for Publishing

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/08 - ARCHIVAL SCIENCE, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LIBRARIANSHIP

Period

Sem. IIB dal Apr 24, 2017 al Jun 10, 2017.

Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course will analyze the book as a product of conveying ideas from the second half of the 14th century up to the present days. Techniques for building books have continually evolved, crossing with political, economic, and ultimately cultural interests. The book will be presented as an artefact, but also as a social object that over the span of decades has undergone into format and content transformations, shaping new ideas and influencing the intellectual renewal of Europe for which the publishing world still plays an essential role.

Program

During the course will be analyzed media, formats, writing tools, book types and different editions. The book will be considered not only as a material object, but also as a content vehicle. During the course, special attention will be paid to the publishing world and its roles in the cultural landscape, taking into account the major Italian publishers and the choices made as an industry.

Examination Methods

Written test divided in five open-ended questions for students of Languages and Cultures for Publishing and three for Cultural Heritage. The written test is intended to verify the acquired knowledge, the ability to synthesize and contextualize the subject.