Genealogy and Heraldry

Code:

HISTO007

Acronym:

GHER

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	History

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of History, Political and International Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in History

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
HISTO	81	HISTO - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Introduction to Genealogy and Heraldry, intending that students become able to draw and interpret representations and genealogical reconstructions, as well as the iconic heraldry

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that students become able to draw and interpret representations and genealogical reconstructions, dominating the most current techniques of archival research (conventional and online) and knowing the main funds for these areas.
Likewise, knowledge and identification of flagship heraldry and its application to historical and heritage studies.

Working method

Presencial

Program

">A - GENEALOGY

">1 . Introductory Concepts .
">2 . Origins and Development of Genealogy .
">3 . 's Genealogy sources .
">4 . A Genealogy Application to Other Sciences .
">5 . Doing Genealogy .
">6 . Typologies .

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B - HERALDRY

">1 . Introduction .
">2 . Origin of Heraldry .
">3 . Diffusion throughout the Medieval Society .
">4 . The Time of the Kings of Arms .
">5 . The Medieval Portuguese Heraldry.
">6 . The Coat of Arms.
">7 . Heraldry Composition.
">8 . The Language of Arms .
9 . Heraldry - History, Art and Heritage.

Mandatory literature

AMARAL, Augusto Ferreira do; Fontes da Genealogia em Portugal, Centro de Estudos de Genealogia, Heráldica e História da Família, 2000. ISBN: 972-98018-6-X
CRAIGIE, Maria-João de Nogueira Ferrão Vieira; Dicionário de Bibliografia para Genealogistas (2 vols.), Dislivro Histórica, 2006. ISBN: 978-972-8876-77-7
FREIRE, Anselmo Braamcamp; Brasões da Sala de Sintra, Imprensa Nacional / Casa da Moeda, 1973
GENICOT, Léopold; Les Généalogies, Brepols, 1975
JETTÉ, René; Traité de Généalogie, P.U.F:, 1991
PIZARRO, José Augusto de Sotto Mayor; O Género Genealógico na Historiografia Medievística Portuguesa, CEGHHF, 1998
VV.AA.; Temas de Genealogia e de História da Família, Centro de Estudos de Genealogia, Heráldica e História da Família, 1998. ISBN: 972-98018-0-0
ZÚQUETE, Afonso Eduardo Martins (Dir.); Nobreza de Portugal, Editorial Enciclopédia, 1960-61
LIMA, João Paulo de Abreu e; As Armas de Portugal. Origem, Evolução, Significado, Edições INAPA, 1998
NORTON, Manuel Artur; A Heráldica em Portugal, Dislivro, 2004
PASTOUREAU, Michel; Traité d'Héraldique, Picard, 1993
TÁVORA, D.Luís Gonzaga de Lancastre e; Introdução ao Estudo da Heráldica, ICALP, 1992
ZÚQUETE, Afonso Eduardo Martins (Dir.); Armorial Lusitano, Editorial Enciclopédia, 1961

Teaching methods and learning activities

In Theoretical-pratical classes exposition of the contents. In the OT, critical approach to subject contents, promoting discussions among students under the moderation of teaching, tutorial and follow the work done by students.

keywords

Humanities > History > Heraldry
Humanities > History > Social history
Humanities > History > Medieval history
Humanities > History > Genealogy

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	56,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho de investigação	50,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students are admitted to exams provided that the conditions established in the Assessment Regulations are met.

Calculation formula of final grade

TOTAL = 70% E + 30% TE
E = Exam
TE = Written Work

Examinations or Special Assignments

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.

Classification improvement

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

Classes taught in Portuguese. Tutorials for Erasmus students may, if necessary, be in Spanish, French or English.