Medieval History
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide the broad outlines of medieval history, as well as the tools necessary to understand the main political, economic, social and religious elements visible during the centuries of the late ancient age to the early Renaissance.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student will have acquired the knowledge of the political-institutional, socio-economic and cultural development of Medieval history, from 5th to the 15th centuries. They shall also be able to place the most representative events and figures in their chronological and geographical contexts. The student will be able to use language tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) to express, in a clear and effective form, concepts of a political, institutional, economic, and religious nature; they will be able to read critically historiographical works and use the main tools, including digital tools, for the research and analysis of sources. These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom. The discussion around the proposed sources will be an essential moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Participation in meetings and seminars organized within the Department of Historical Studies will also be of great importance. Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours
Lesson period: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
A-C
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Lectures will be delivered remotely, principally in synchronous format via Microsoft Teams.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the programme and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
The means and criteria for participation in the live lectures, which will need booking through a specific app, will be indicated on the University website.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the programme and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
The means and criteria for participation in the live lectures, which will need booking through a specific app, will be indicated on the University website.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
Course syllabus
Title of the course: The medieval millennium
Part 1: The Early Middle Ages
Part 2: The High Middle Ages
Part 3: The Late Middle Ages
Part 1: The Early Middle Ages
Part 2: The High Middle Ages
Part 3: The Late Middle Ages
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (Parts 1 and 2)
Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (Parts 1, 2, 3)
- Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
- Knowledge of both the following volumes:
- S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
- F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
Knowledge of two of the following volumes:
S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
Lo Stato del Rinascimento in Italia, a cura di A. Gamberini, I. Lazzarini, 2014 e ss. (5 chapters of your choice)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
- Knowledge of the three following volumes:
- S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
- F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
- Lo Stato del Rinascimento in Italia, a cura di A. Gamberini, I. Lazzarini, 2014 e ss. (5 chapters of your choice)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (Parts 1 and 2)
Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (Parts 1, 2, 3)
- Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
- Knowledge of both the following volumes:
- S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
- F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
Knowledge of two of the following volumes:
S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
Lo Stato del Rinascimento in Italia, a cura di A. Gamberini, I. Lazzarini, 2014 e ss. (5 chapters of your choice)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Textbook: L. Provero, M. Vallerani, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
- Knowledge of the three following volumes:
- S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
- F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella, 2011 e ss.
- Lo Stato del Rinascimento in Italia, a cura di A. Gamberini, I. Lazzarini, 2014 e ss. (5 chapters of your choice)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Type of examination: oral interrogation preceded by a 20 minutes written test with both multiple choice and open questions.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
- NB: one elective mid-term evaluation (at the end of the lecture term) will be organised on behalf of the attending students only. It will consist of a 90 minutes written test with both multiple choice and open questions, and it will be on lectures and textbook. The final evaluation will comprise by the average of the marks of mid-term evaluation and final exam.
- Method of communication of the assessment results of mid-term evaluation: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation preceded by a 20 minutes written test with both multiple choice and open questions.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
- NB: one elective mid-term evaluation (at the end of the lecture term) will be organised on behalf of the attending students only. It will consist of a 90 minutes written test with both multiple choice and open questions, and it will be on lectures and textbook. The final evaluation will comprise by the average of the marks of mid-term evaluation and final exam.
- Method of communication of the assessment results of mid-term evaluation: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita didattica A
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
A-L
Lesson period
Second semester
Lectures will be delivered partly live with simultaneous streaming online, and partly remotely, according to a timetable that each lecturer will publish on the course page on Ariel.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the program and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
The means and criteria for participation in the live lectures, which will need booking through a specific app, will be indicated on the University website.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the program and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
The means and criteria for participation in the live lectures, which will need booking through a specific app, will be indicated on the University website.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
Course syllabus
Title of the Course: Medieval Europe
Part 1: From the Roman Empire to the Carolingian Empire
Parte 2: New Powers: The Church, The Kingdoms, The Cities
Parte 3: Crisis and Renaissance
Part 1: From the Roman Empire to the Carolingian Empire
Parte 2: New Powers: The Church, The Kingdoms, The Cities
Parte 3: Crisis and Renaissance
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended.
The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Program for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (Parts 1 e 2)
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. GRILLO, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volume:
J. LE GOFF, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004/The Birth of Europe, Blackwell 2005 (available also in French, Spanish and German)
- Programma per 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts 1, 2, 3)
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. GRILLO, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volumes:
J. LE GOFF, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004
G. SERGI, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino, Donzelli, 2005
Non-attending Students:
- Program for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volumes:
J. Le Goff, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004
G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino, Donzelli, 2005
- Program for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volumes:
J. Le Goff, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004
G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino, Donzelli, 2005
Knowledge of one of these volumes (to be chosen by the student):
S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
F. Franceschi, I. Taddei, Le città italiane nel Medioevo, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2012
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Program for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (Parts 1 e 2)
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. GRILLO, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volume:
J. LE GOFF, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004/The Birth of Europe, Blackwell 2005 (available also in French, Spanish and German)
- Programma per 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (parts 1, 2, 3)
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. GRILLO, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volumes:
J. LE GOFF, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004
G. SERGI, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino, Donzelli, 2005
Non-attending Students:
- Program for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volumes:
J. Le Goff, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004
G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino, Donzelli, 2005
- Program for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of one of these textbooks (to be chosen by the student):
L. PROVERO, M. VALLERANI, Storia Medievale, Mondadorieducation 2015 ss.
P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of the following volumes:
J. Le Goff, Il Cielo sceso in terra. Le radici medievali dell'Europa. Laterza, 2004
G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino, Donzelli, 2005
Knowledge of one of these volumes (to be chosen by the student):
S. Gasparri, Italia longobarda. Il Regno, i Franchi, il papato, Roma, Laterza, 2012 e ss.
F. Franceschi, I. Taddei, Le città italiane nel Medioevo, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2012
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialized lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialized lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita didattica A
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
D-M
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Lectures will be delivered remotely, in mixed synchronous and asynchronous format via Ariel and Teams, according to a timetable that I will publish on the course page on Ariel.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the programme and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
The intermediate written test for this year is cancelled.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the programme and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
The intermediate written test for this year is cancelled.
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Medieval Countyside
Part 1: Medieval History
Part 2: Medieval History: sources and methods
Part 3: Medieval Countryside
Part 1: Medieval History
Part 2: Medieval History: sources and methods
Part 3: Medieval Countryside
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
D. Boquet, P. Nagy, Medioevo sensibile. Una storia delle emozioni, Roma, Carocci
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella,
R. Rao, I paesaggi dell'Italia medievale, Carocci ed.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2, 3)
- Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
- Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
D. Boquet, P. Nagy, Medioevo sensibile. Una storia delle emozioni, Roma, Carocci
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella,
R. Rao, I paesaggi dell'Italia medievale, Carocci ed.
- And one of the following volumes
G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel medioevo, Roma, Carocci
C. Azzara, A. Rapetti, La chiesa nel Medioevo, Bologna, Il Mulino
S. Gasparri, C. La Rocca, Tempi barbarici. L'Europa occidentale tra antichità e medioevo (300-900), Roma, Carocci
N. D'Acunto, La lotta per le investiture. Una rivoluzione medievale, Roma, Carocci
P. Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma, Salerno
G. Pinto, Il lavoro, la poverta, l'assistenza. Ricerche sulla società medievale, Roma, Viella
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
Knowledge of: P. Grillo, Le porte del mondo, Milano, Mondadori
And one of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel medioevo, Roma, Carocci
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
P. Grillo, Nascita di una cattedrale. Le origini del Duomo di Milano, Milano, Mondadori
P. Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma, Salerno
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
Knowledge of: P. Grillo, Le porte del mondo, Milano, Mondadori
- One of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel medioevo, Roma, Carocci
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
P. Grillo, Nascita di una cattedrale. Le origini del Duomo di Milano, Milano, Mondadori
P. Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma, Salerno
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella
- And one of the following volumes:
C. Azzara, A. Rapetti, La chiesa nel Medioevo, Bologna, Il Mulino
D. Boquet, P. Nagy, Medioevo sensibile. Una storia delle emozioni, Roma, Carocci
N. D'Acunto, La lotta per le investiture. Una rivoluzione medievale, Roma, Carocci
S. Gasparri, C. La Rocca, Tempi barbarici. L'Europa occidentale tra antichità e medioevo (300-900), Roma, Carocci
P. Grillo, Le guerre del Barbarossa. I comuni contro l'imperatore, Roma-Bari, Laterza
R. Rao, I paesaggi dell'Italia medievale, Roma, Carocci
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
D. Boquet, P. Nagy, Medioevo sensibile. Una storia delle emozioni, Roma, Carocci
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella,
R. Rao, I paesaggi dell'Italia medievale, Carocci ed.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2, 3)
- Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
- Knowledge of one of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
D. Boquet, P. Nagy, Medioevo sensibile. Una storia delle emozioni, Roma, Carocci
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella,
R. Rao, I paesaggi dell'Italia medievale, Carocci ed.
- And one of the following volumes
G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel medioevo, Roma, Carocci
C. Azzara, A. Rapetti, La chiesa nel Medioevo, Bologna, Il Mulino
S. Gasparri, C. La Rocca, Tempi barbarici. L'Europa occidentale tra antichità e medioevo (300-900), Roma, Carocci
N. D'Acunto, La lotta per le investiture. Una rivoluzione medievale, Roma, Carocci
P. Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma, Salerno
G. Pinto, Il lavoro, la poverta, l'assistenza. Ricerche sulla società medievale, Roma, Viella
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
Knowledge of: P. Grillo, Le porte del mondo, Milano, Mondadori
And one of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel medioevo, Roma, Carocci
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
P. Grillo, Nascita di una cattedrale. Le origini del Duomo di Milano, Milano, Mondadori
P. Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma, Salerno
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Textbook: P. Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson ed.
Knowledge of: P. Grillo, Le porte del mondo, Milano, Mondadori
- One of the following volumes:
D. Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Torino, Einaudi
G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel medioevo, Roma, Carocci
A. Barbero, Carlo Magno: un padre dell'Europa, Roma-Bari, Laterza
A. Demurger, Crociate e crociati nel Medioevo, Milano, Garzanti
J. Haldon, L'impero che non voleva morire, Torino, Einaudi
P. Grillo, Nascita di una cattedrale. Le origini del Duomo di Milano, Milano, Mondadori
P. Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma, Salerno
F. Menant, L'Italia dei comuni (1100-1350), Roma, Viella
- And one of the following volumes:
C. Azzara, A. Rapetti, La chiesa nel Medioevo, Bologna, Il Mulino
D. Boquet, P. Nagy, Medioevo sensibile. Una storia delle emozioni, Roma, Carocci
N. D'Acunto, La lotta per le investiture. Una rivoluzione medievale, Roma, Carocci
S. Gasparri, C. La Rocca, Tempi barbarici. L'Europa occidentale tra antichità e medioevo (300-900), Roma, Carocci
P. Grillo, Le guerre del Barbarossa. I comuni contro l'imperatore, Roma-Bari, Laterza
R. Rao, I paesaggi dell'Italia medievale, Roma, Carocci
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Type of examination. Oral exam.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
- NB: one elective mid-term evaluation (at the end of the lecture term) will be organised on behalf of the attending students only. It will consist of a 90 minutes written test with both multiple choice and open questions, and it will be on lectures and textbook. The final evaluation will comprise by the average of the marks of mid-term evaluation and final exam.
- Method of communication of the assessment results of mid-term evaluation: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination. Oral exam.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
- NB: one elective mid-term evaluation (at the end of the lecture term) will be organised on behalf of the attending students only. It will consist of a 90 minutes written test with both multiple choice and open questions, and it will be on lectures and textbook. The final evaluation will comprise by the average of the marks of mid-term evaluation and final exam.
- Method of communication of the assessment results of mid-term evaluation: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita didattica A
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
M-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Lectures will be delivered remotely, principally in asynchronous format via Ariel.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the programme and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
On the course page on Ariel, students will be able to find all the information on the lectures and any changes to the programme and its related documents (bibliography etc) in case of lockdown.
Finally, in case it proves impossible to hold the exam face to face, the exam will take place remotely, in ways which will be communicated on the course page on Ariel at the end of the course.
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Frederick the Second: history, myth and memory
Part 1: The Early and High Middle Ages
Part 2: The Late Middle Ages
Part 3: Monographic lessons : Frederick the Second: history, myth and memory
Part 1: The Early and High Middle Ages
Part 2: The Late Middle Ages
Part 3: Monographic lessons : Frederick the Second: history, myth and memory
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to lectueres is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject.
The teaching is also based on didactic material (audiopowerpoint, maps, video, timelaps) provided on Ariel.
The teaching is also based on didactic material (audiopowerpoint, maps, video, timelaps) provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
Programme for 6 cfu (units A + B)
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
Textbook: free choise between
- Andrea Zorzi, Manuale di storia medievale, Torino: UTET, 2016
- Paolo Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Torino: Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of two essays selected among H. Zug Tucci, J.C. Maire Vigueur, E. Artifoni, M. Aurell., A. Bartoli Langeli, N. Giovè Marchioli, G. Andenna, P. Cammarosano, S. Raveggi, edited in Le forme della propaganda politica nel Due e nel Trecento https://www.persee.fr/issue/efr_0000-0000_1994_act_201_1
Programme fro 9 cfu (units A+B+C)
Besides the programme for 6 cfu, it's requested the knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
Knowledge of one free choise volume among
- David Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Einaudi, Torino, 1993 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, Federico II. La condanna della memoria: metamorfosi di un mito, Viella Roma 2012 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, La porta del sapere. Cultura alla corte di Federico II di Svevia, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (no digital edition)
- Paolo Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma: Salerno Editrice 2018 (also in digital edition)
In case of doubts about terminology and historical and geographic details, it's high recommended the use of the following dictionaries:
- Enciclopedia del Medioevo, Le Garzantine, Milano: Garzanti, 2007
- A. Barbero, C. Frugoni, Dizionario del Medioevo, Roma-Bari: Laterza 1994
Non attending students
Attending students:
Programme for 6 cfu (units A + B)
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
Textbook: free choise between
- Andrea Zorzi, Manuale di storia medievale, Torino: UTET, 2016
- Paolo Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Torino: Pearson, 2019
- The volume: G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino: Donzelli, 2005 (also in digital edition)
Knowledge of three essays selected among H. Zug Tucci, J.C. Maire Vigueur, E. Artifoni, M. Aurell., A. Bartoli Langeli, N. Giovè Marchioli, G. Andenna, P. Cammarosano, S. Raveggi, edited in Le forme della propaganda politica nel Due e nel Trecento https://www.persee.fr/issue/efr_0000-0000_1994_act_201_1
Programme fro 9 cfu (units A+B+C)
Besides the programme for 6 cfu, it's requested the knowledge of two free choise volume among
- David Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Einaudi, Torino, 1993 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, Federico II. La condanna della memoria: metamorfosi di un mito, Viella Roma 2012 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, La porta del sapere. Cultura alla corte di Federico II di Svevia, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (no digital edition)
- Paolo Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma: Salerno Editrice 2018 (also in digital edition)
In case of doubts about terminology and historical and geographic details, it's high recommended the use of the following dictionaries:
- Enciclopedia del Medioevo, Le Garzantine, Milano: Garzanti, 2007
- A. Barbero, C. Frugoni, Dizionario del Medioevo, Roma-Bari: Laterza 1994
Programme for 6 cfu (units A + B)
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
Textbook: free choise between
- Andrea Zorzi, Manuale di storia medievale, Torino: UTET, 2016
- Paolo Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Torino: Pearson, 2019
Knowledge of two essays selected among H. Zug Tucci, J.C. Maire Vigueur, E. Artifoni, M. Aurell., A. Bartoli Langeli, N. Giovè Marchioli, G. Andenna, P. Cammarosano, S. Raveggi, edited in Le forme della propaganda politica nel Due e nel Trecento https://www.persee.fr/issue/efr_0000-0000_1994_act_201_1
Programme fro 9 cfu (units A+B+C)
Besides the programme for 6 cfu, it's requested the knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
Knowledge of one free choise volume among
- David Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Einaudi, Torino, 1993 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, Federico II. La condanna della memoria: metamorfosi di un mito, Viella Roma 2012 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, La porta del sapere. Cultura alla corte di Federico II di Svevia, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (no digital edition)
- Paolo Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma: Salerno Editrice 2018 (also in digital edition)
In case of doubts about terminology and historical and geographic details, it's high recommended the use of the following dictionaries:
- Enciclopedia del Medioevo, Le Garzantine, Milano: Garzanti, 2007
- A. Barbero, C. Frugoni, Dizionario del Medioevo, Roma-Bari: Laterza 1994
Non attending students
Attending students:
Programme for 6 cfu (units A + B)
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures
Textbook: free choise between
- Andrea Zorzi, Manuale di storia medievale, Torino: UTET, 2016
- Paolo Grillo, Storia Medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Torino: Pearson, 2019
- The volume: G. Sergi, L'idea di medioevo. Fra storia e senso comune, Torino: Donzelli, 2005 (also in digital edition)
Knowledge of three essays selected among H. Zug Tucci, J.C. Maire Vigueur, E. Artifoni, M. Aurell., A. Bartoli Langeli, N. Giovè Marchioli, G. Andenna, P. Cammarosano, S. Raveggi, edited in Le forme della propaganda politica nel Due e nel Trecento https://www.persee.fr/issue/efr_0000-0000_1994_act_201_1
Programme fro 9 cfu (units A+B+C)
Besides the programme for 6 cfu, it's requested the knowledge of two free choise volume among
- David Abulafia, Federico II. Un imperatore medievale, Einaudi, Torino, 1993 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, Federico II. La condanna della memoria: metamorfosi di un mito, Viella Roma 2012 (also in digital edition)
- Fulvio Delle Donne, La porta del sapere. Cultura alla corte di Federico II di Svevia, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (no digital edition)
- Paolo Grillo, La falsa inimicizia. Guelfi e ghibellini nell'Italia del Duecento, Roma: Salerno Editrice 2018 (also in digital edition)
In case of doubts about terminology and historical and geographic details, it's high recommended the use of the following dictionaries:
- Enciclopedia del Medioevo, Le Garzantine, Milano: Garzanti, 2007
- A. Barbero, C. Frugoni, Dizionario del Medioevo, Roma-Bari: Laterza 1994
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition; competence in the use of specialised lexicon; efficacy; clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition; competence in the use of specialised lexicon; efficacy; clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita didattica A
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
N-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
In relation to the possible developments of the health emergency, in order to organize the course in the most effective way, the teaching will be organized as follows.
- as in the previous years, the lessons will follow the main topics of the medieval history textbook, with insights and focus on some topics, leaving the other parts for personal preparation;
- one of the three weekly lessons, that of Wednesday, will be held in sync, at the scheduled time, via the Teams platform, instead of the classic face-to-face lesson; during the lesson the students will be able to intervene with their questions and give their contribution, as if they were present in the classroom. We recommend that each student - and in particular those enrolled in the first year - first obtain the Microsoft Teams credentials made available by Unimi, to test the functionality of the platform;
- the other two weekly lessons will consist of the publication on the Ariel portal of blocks of Power Point slides with texts, images and voice commentary on each slide; these lessons will remain on the portal available to students until the end of the course;
- the Ariel portal, to which all students of the Faculty of Humanities will have access, will be used by the teacher to give communications and notices, and to publish materials and texts presented and commented during the course, as has always been done in normal conditions;
- in case of impossibility to held the reception hours in presence, also the teacher / student interviews will be held through the Teams platform;
- the learning verification methods (exams) will not undergo substantial changes, except for the eventuality to conduct them through the Teams platform, instead of in attendance.
These modalities could be modified (and improved) in relation to the suggestions coming from the participants to bring the course closer to their needs and to guarantee effective and continuous teaching.
- as in the previous years, the lessons will follow the main topics of the medieval history textbook, with insights and focus on some topics, leaving the other parts for personal preparation;
- one of the three weekly lessons, that of Wednesday, will be held in sync, at the scheduled time, via the Teams platform, instead of the classic face-to-face lesson; during the lesson the students will be able to intervene with their questions and give their contribution, as if they were present in the classroom. We recommend that each student - and in particular those enrolled in the first year - first obtain the Microsoft Teams credentials made available by Unimi, to test the functionality of the platform;
- the other two weekly lessons will consist of the publication on the Ariel portal of blocks of Power Point slides with texts, images and voice commentary on each slide; these lessons will remain on the portal available to students until the end of the course;
- the Ariel portal, to which all students of the Faculty of Humanities will have access, will be used by the teacher to give communications and notices, and to publish materials and texts presented and commented during the course, as has always been done in normal conditions;
- in case of impossibility to held the reception hours in presence, also the teacher / student interviews will be held through the Teams platform;
- the learning verification methods (exams) will not undergo substantial changes, except for the eventuality to conduct them through the Teams platform, instead of in attendance.
These modalities could be modified (and improved) in relation to the suggestions coming from the participants to bring the course closer to their needs and to guarantee effective and continuous teaching.
Course syllabus
Title of the course - Middle Ages: society, economy, politics and culture
I Part: From Late Antiquity to Middle Ages. Cristianity and Islam.
II Part: Carolingian states, seigneurial society, medieval monarchies. Italian Communes and political developments in the Late middle Ages
III Part: European expansion: wars, crusades, commercial expansion. Culture and medieval universities.
I Part: From Late Antiquity to Middle Ages. Cristianity and Islam.
II Part: Carolingian states, seigneurial society, medieval monarchies. Italian Communes and political developments in the Late middle Ages
III Part: European expansion: wars, crusades, commercial expansion. Culture and medieval universities.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel: slides, texts, images.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel: slides, texts, images.
Teaching Resources
- Programme for 6 cfu- Attending students
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (I and II part)
Textbook (for all students)
P. Grillo, Storia medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, Milano-Torino 2019
and
G. Sergi, L'idea di Medioevo: fra storia e senso comune, Roma, Donzelli (recent editions).
Integrations: texts will be distributed on Ariel site (pdf format), only for attendants students.
- Programme for 9 cfu- Attending students
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
Textbook (for all students)
P. Grillo, Storia medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, Milano-Torino 2019
and
G. Sergi, L'idea di Medioevo: fra storia e senso comune, Roma, Donzelli (recent editions).
Integrations: texts will be distributed on Ariel site (pdf format). Also, other text will be indicate before the beginning of the lessons.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Non attending students:
Togheter with the textbooks (Grillo and Sergi) please add one text (see the list in Italian section) for 6 credits and two texts (from the same list) for 9 credits.
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (I and II part)
Textbook (for all students)
P. Grillo, Storia medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, Milano-Torino 2019
and
G. Sergi, L'idea di Medioevo: fra storia e senso comune, Roma, Donzelli (recent editions).
Integrations: texts will be distributed on Ariel site (pdf format), only for attendants students.
- Programme for 9 cfu- Attending students
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
Textbook (for all students)
P. Grillo, Storia medievale. Italia, Europa, Mediterraneo, Pearson, Milano-Torino 2019
and
G. Sergi, L'idea di Medioevo: fra storia e senso comune, Roma, Donzelli (recent editions).
Integrations: texts will be distributed on Ariel site (pdf format). Also, other text will be indicate before the beginning of the lessons.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Non attending students:
Togheter with the textbooks (Grillo and Sergi) please add one text (see the list in Italian section) for 6 credits and two texts (from the same list) for 9 credits.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Method: the exam consists is an oral interrogation. Only in case of crowded exam sessions, a written test of 20 minutes can be requested (about principal events of Middle Ages, chronologies, definitions).
Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality, linearity and clarity of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon.
Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
Mid-term assessment at two thirds of the course is reserved to attending students. The written exam consists of some open questions about the subjects of the lessons. The assessment results will be published on Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office. Any problems or personal difficulties that may affect the exam can be reported to the teacher, before the exam, in a private interview.
Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality, linearity and clarity of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon.
Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
Mid-term assessment at two thirds of the course is reserved to attending students. The written exam consists of some open questions about the subjects of the lessons. The assessment results will be published on Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office. Any problems or personal difficulties that may affect the exam can be reported to the teacher, before the exam, in a private interview.
Unita didattica A
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-STO/01 - MEDIEVAL HISTORY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
see italian version - Please send a mail message in advance
Settore B - Aula B 23 or Platform Microsoft Teams - team Ricevimento Covini code ekuhtqk
Reception:
by appointment to be fixed via email
Department Chair's Office, History Courtyard, 1st Floor