Teaching Workshop: the Ancient Hospital of Milan. How to Lead a Guided Tour of an Historical Monument
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the student of ability to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge: ability for critical reflection on the completed work, quality of expression, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy and clarity.
Expected learning outcomes
Laboratory is delivered through lectures aimed at providing the student with the essential tools to carry out research in medieval history, with particular reference to the Ancient Hospital of Milan:
-building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
-knowing the main types of medieval sources: reading published records and finding the way through the unpublished;
-public speaking and leading a guided tour.
-building a bibliography through the available research tools (catalogues and online repertories, dictionaries, databases);
-knowing the main types of medieval sources: reading published records and finding the way through the unpublished;
-public speaking and leading a guided tour.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Workshop Title: The Ca' Granda dei Milanesi Training on the tour itinerary.
Number of available spots: 24
Semester of performance: Second
Location:
- classroom activities: Educational Pole of Via Noto, 8
- practical exercises will take place at the headquarters of Via Festa del Perdono 7.
Applications for admission must be sent by email to the titular lecturer (folco.vaglienti@unimi.it) and must include the degree program, academic year, and languages and levels. Based on the number of applications received and their correspondence with the recommended prerequisites, the faculty member will confirm or deny enrollment to applicant students.
Applications may be submitted beginning September 1, 2025, and will be accepted until February 9, 2026, or until all available seats are filled.
Number of available spots: 24
Semester of performance: Second
Location:
- classroom activities: Educational Pole of Via Noto, 8
- practical exercises will take place at the headquarters of Via Festa del Perdono 7.
Applications for admission must be sent by email to the titular lecturer (folco.vaglienti@unimi.it) and must include the degree program, academic year, and languages and levels. Based on the number of applications received and their correspondence with the recommended prerequisites, the faculty member will confirm or deny enrollment to applicant students.
Applications may be submitted beginning September 1, 2025, and will be accepted until February 9, 2026, or until all available seats are filled.
Prerequisites for admission
The workshop is included in the University's Transversal Skills project (in the subject area "Citizenship, culture and legality"). It privileges students in the second-third year of Bachelor's degrees and students of Master's degrees (first and second year) of all degree programs of the Faculty of Humanities. Knowledge of at least one foreign language at the B2 level or higher is recommended.
The workshop is held in Italian. Students' practical tests are partly in Italian and partly in their best-known foreign language.
The workshop is held in Italian. Students' practical tests are partly in Italian and partly in their best-known foreign language.
Teaching methods
Class attendance is mandatory. The workshop consists of lectures designed to provide students with the basic tools necessary to conduct a guided tour, with a particular focus on the Ca' Granda.
Students will learn to study objects using both diachronic and synchronic approaches.
Select and organize information in a relevant and systematic way.
Use discipline-specific terminology consciously.
Develop an awareness of the value of an interdisciplinary approach.
Historically contextualize the monument and make connections with the city's cultural offerings during the planning period of the visit.
Express critical appreciation by articulating your own opinions.
Develop and show empathy toward other ways of feeling and thinking.
Develop self-assessment skills.
Public speaking, organizing, and leading a guided tour (individual practice test).
Students will acquire these skills firstly through in-depth study of research tools and sources, and secondly through a guided tour of Ca' Granda and practice tests in front of their peers. Classroom discussions with the teacher are an integral part of the teaching method, aiming to foster a critical spirit and the ability to apply acquired skills and knowledge in students.
Students will learn to study objects using both diachronic and synchronic approaches.
Select and organize information in a relevant and systematic way.
Use discipline-specific terminology consciously.
Develop an awareness of the value of an interdisciplinary approach.
Historically contextualize the monument and make connections with the city's cultural offerings during the planning period of the visit.
Express critical appreciation by articulating your own opinions.
Develop and show empathy toward other ways of feeling and thinking.
Develop self-assessment skills.
Public speaking, organizing, and leading a guided tour (individual practice test).
Students will acquire these skills firstly through in-depth study of research tools and sources, and secondly through a guided tour of Ca' Granda and practice tests in front of their peers. Classroom discussions with the teacher are an integral part of the teaching method, aiming to foster a critical spirit and the ability to apply acquired skills and knowledge in students.
Teaching Resources
Materials, such as slides, texts, videos, and documents, will be indicated during the meetings and uploaded to the lab's MyAriel portal.
International and Erasmus incoming students are encouraged to contact the course instructor in a timely manner to arrange the program, which can be done in French if desired.
International and Erasmus incoming students are encouraged to contact the course instructor in a timely manner to arrange the program, which can be done in French if desired.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Mode: the final assessment will be based on attendance, active participation in lectures, and performance on any assigned practical tests.
The assessment parameters are the ability to expound knowledge neatly, the ability to reflect critically on the topics studied, the quality, linearity, and clarity of exposition, and competence in the use of specific vocabulary.
The final grade will be an "Approved/Not Approved" grade with no possibility of rejection.
Arrangements for the participation and evaluation of students with disabilities must be made in advance with the teacher and the relevant office.
The assessment parameters are the ability to expound knowledge neatly, the ability to reflect critically on the topics studied, the quality, linearity, and clarity of exposition, and competence in the use of specific vocabulary.
The final grade will be an "Approved/Not Approved" grade with no possibility of rejection.
Arrangements for the participation and evaluation of students with disabilities must be made in advance with the teacher and the relevant office.
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment agreed by e-mail
Entrance E, 3° floor, room 3010 (B24). Remotely on the Microsoft Teams platform