The Extension Course “Theory and Methodology in History: aspects of an interaction” began last week, organized by Lab2PT/IN2PAST professors and researchers Marta Lobo, Arnaldo Melo, Alexandra Esteves and Francisco Mendes (History Department of the University of Minho).

On Wednesday, April 9, at 2 pm, the inaugural session of the Extension Course “Theory and Methodology in History: aspects of an interaction” took place, taught by José d’ Assunção Barros.
In this first class, under the theme “Theory and Method”, questions related to the contrast and interactions between theory and methodology were developed, the different meanings applied to the concept of theory, some hypotheses about the construction of historical interpretations and some myths and impediments related to theoretical construction in the social sciences were also discussed.
The session led by professor and researcher José d’ Assunção Barros included active intervention from registered participants (undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students and professionals linked to Education), who discussed the topics under analysis, in a space for debate and knowledge acquisition.

The eight-hour course is divided into four classes on theory and method, fields of history, concepts and historical sources.

The next lessons will take place on April 23rd and 30th and May 7th, between 2pm and 4pm, at the Gualtar campus of the University of Minho (Portugal).

More information about the course HERE.