69653 - History of Universities in the Middle Ages (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the history of universities in the Middle Ages in relation to the social, economic, political and cultural milieu. The student can critically read texts and data, and communicate using appropriate terminology to the discipline.

Course contents

In the general part of the course it will address the fundamental stages of the birth and development of medieval universities, exploring issues in teaching methods, the subjects taught, the student component, the figure of the doctors and the role of political powers in respect of General Studia. In particular and by way of example, a focus will be especially on the Studium of Bologna and its role in the evolution of European medieval universities.

 

Classes begin January 28, 2019.

Readings/Bibliography

Past knowledge: For those who did not support the course of medieval history, it is recommended to read a handbook, at least the section about the Late Middle Ages: eg., A. Zorzi, Manuale di storia medievale, Torino 2016, pp. 273-368.

 

ATTENDING STUDENTS (those who attend AT LEAST 12 lessons):  

In addition to the notes and material used during the lessons, attending students will prepare the exam on THREE essays among the following:

a. C. Dolcini, Le prime università, in Storia delle università in Italia, a cura di G.P. Brizzi, P. Del Negro, A. Romano, Messina 2007, vol. I, pp. 11-44

b. C. Frova, Maestri, in Storia delle università in Italia, a cura di G.P. Brizzi, P. Del Negro, A. Romano, Messina 2007, vol. II, pp. 5-36

c. G. Arnaldi, A Bologna tra maestri e studenti, in Il pragmatismo degli intellettuali. Origini e primi sviluppi dell'istituzione universitaria. Antologia di Storia medievale, a cura di R. Greci, Torino 1996, avalaible on IOL

d. A.I. Pini, Federico II, lo Studio di Bologna e il Falso Teodosiano, in Il pragmatismo degli intellettuali. Origini e primi sviluppi dell'istituzione universitaria. Antologia di Storia medievale, a cura di R. Greci, Torino 1996, avalaible on IOL

e. T. Duranti, Il collegio dei dottori di medicina di Bologna: università, professioni e ruolo sociale in un organismo oligarchico della fine del medioevo, in "Annali di Storia delle università italiane", XIII/2 (2017), pp. 151-176, avalaible on IOL

f. T. Duranti, The Origins of the Studium of Medicine of Bologna: a Status Quaestionis, in "CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades", 21/1 (2018), pp. 121-149, avalaible on CIAN

NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS:  

1. P. Rosso, La scuola nel Medioevo. Secoli VI-XV, Roma, Carocci, 2018, CHAPTERS: 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16

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2. Three essays among the following:

a. C. Dolcini, Le prime università, in Storia delle università in Italia, a cura di G.P. Brizzi, P. Del Negro, A. Romano, Messina 2007, vol. I, pp. 11-44

b. C. Frova, Maestri, in Storia delle università in Italia, a cura di G.P. Brizzi, P. Del Negro, A. Romano, Messina 2007, vol. II, pp. 5-36

c. G. Arnaldi, A Bologna tra maestri e studenti, in Il pragmatismo degli intellettuali. Origini e primi sviluppi dell'istituzione universitaria. Antologia di Storia medievale, a cura di R. Greci, Torino 1996, avalaible on IOL

d. A.I. Pini, Federico II, lo Studio di Bologna e il Falso Teodosiano, in Il pragmatismo degli intellettuali. Origini e primi sviluppi dell'istituzione universitaria. Antologia di Storia medievale, a cura di R. Greci, Torino 1996, avalaible on IOL

e. T. Duranti, Il collegio dei dottori di medicina di Bologna: università, professioni e ruolo sociale in un organismo oligarchico della fine del medioevo, in "Annali di Storia delle università italiane", XIII/2 (2017), pp. 151-176, avalaible on IOL

f. T. Duranti, The Origins of the Studium of Medicine of Bologna: a Status Quaestionis, in "CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades", 21/1 (2018), pp. 121-149, avalaible on CIAN

 

- For those who want a general overview about history of european universities, it's recommended to read J. Verger, Le università del Medioevo, Bologna 1982. 

Teaching methods

Frontal lectures: presentation of the themes and deepening into specific aspects, contextualized in the late medieval period. During the class, some sources, provided in Italian translation, will be used and commented. One lesson at least will take place through the visit to the main medieval university places in Bologna.

Assessment methods

The exam is oral. The assessment will be done through a few questions designed to ascertain the knowledge gained in the lessons and topics contained in the books in the program; the property of language and exposure; the ability to make links between the various topics.

The achievement of a comprehensive and critical knowledge of the studied themes and an articulated exhibition capacity will be assessed with a rating of excellence.

Knowledge only mnemonic of topics, with synthesis and exposure in a proper language will be evaluated with discrete votes.

Gaps in knowledge and an elementary language during exposure will be evaluated with just enough votes.

Gaps in knowledge, inappropriate language and lack of orientation within the materials indicated in the program will be evaluated negatively.

Teaching tools

The teaching tools used during the lessons will also be available on IOL.

Links to further information

https://iol.unibo.it/course/view.php?id=22175

Office hours

See the website of Tommaso Duranti