Medieval History
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Attending students will be able to understand the topics, the specialist language and the terminology belonging to the discipline
Consequently the students will face a key topic of medieval history (the Monasticism) linking sources to historical knowledge.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of medieval history.
Course contents summary
The first part of the course will be focused on some issues of medieval history and in particular on:
1. The birth of the idea of the Middle Ages;
2. Medieval sources;
3. Chronological and environmental issues of the Middle Ages;
4. Roman-Germanic Kingdoms;
5. The Spread of Christianity;
6. The medieval Church;
7. Cities and "comuni" in Medieval Italy.
The second part of the course will be focused on a Key topic of Medieval History: The Monasticism.
Course contents
Additional texts will be given during the lectures.
Recommended readings
6 cfu:
- M. Montanari, Storia medievale, Editori Laterza, Roma-Bari 2002
- H. Fuhrmann, Guida al Medioevo, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2009
12 cfu:
- M. Montanari, Storia medievale, Editori Laterza, Roma-Bari 2002
- H. Fuhrmann, Guida al Medioevo, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2009
- M- Pacaut, Monaci e religiosi nel Medioevo, il Mulino, Bologna 2007
Teaching methods
Preparatory lessons, analysis and intepretation of the sources.
The first part of the course will also be offered in a blended way on the distance learning platform called Elly.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination.
