The course aims at providing the students with a global albeit not superficial knowledge of Italian and western European medieval history, thus enabling them to better understand cultural and artistic phenomena of touristic relevance. Students intending to sustain the 6 cfu exam will benefit of a reduced program.
Course Prerequisites
A knowledge of european history and of italian literature at high school level.
Teaching Methods
Front lessons. Power point files with audio, uploaded on the e learning platform
Assessment Methods
The final exam is only oral, consisting in 3 questions for the 9 cfu and 2 questions for the 6 cfu exam. The valuation concentrates on what the student shows, the capability of critically employ such knowledge, the clarity of the exposition and the masteting of the technical language.
Contents
1 The end of the Ancient World and the birth of medieval Europe 2 The birth and affirmation of the medieval empire 3 The 11th century: transformations of Christianity and political conflicts 4 The European cultural and social rebirth 5 Expanding Europe: the crusades 6 National monarchies and universal powers 7 Political autonomies and urban civilisation 8 Universal powers and nation states 9 Politics and culture in Italy at the end of the Middle Ages 10 The humanistic transition
Course Language
ITALIAN
More information
The teachers are available at the official e-mail address.
