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This seminar-based course will explore the concept of the 'intellectual' in the Middle Ages (5th–15th centuries). Starting with potential categorisations, it will discuss the potential influence of intellectual culture and its protagonists on areas such as politics, society, and religion.
Taking into account the most recent debates on these issues, the lectures will discuss relevant studies and, above all, primary sources (translated into Italian) on the basis of a specific questionnaire: How can the 'intellectual' be defined in the Middle Ages? How has the concept of the intellectual evolved in historical scholarship over the decades? What do we know today about the role of women in culture? What was the relationship between writers, literate elites, and their respective urban and rural communities? What specific contributions did educated individuals and groups make to political, social or economic change? How can we reconstruct the pragmatic dimension of medieval literature?
The entire medieval millennium will be considered in terms of chronology. Geographically, attention will be paid to the entire Euro-Mediterranean area.
For non-attending students, the examination is based on the comprehensive study of:
- Jacques Le Goff, Gli intellettuali nel Medioevo, Milano 1959 (and subsequent editions and reprints);
- C. Casagrande, Jacques Le Goff e la storia degli intellettuali, «Mélanges de l'École Française de Rome. Moyen Âge» 121-1 (2009), pp. 257-265 (the text can be downloaded here: https://www.persee.fr/doc/mefr_1123-9883_2009_num_121_2_9518);
and a book chosen from the following:
- E. Faini, Italica gens. Memoria e immaginario politico dei cavalieri-cittadini (secoli XII-XIII), Roma 2018;
- S. Cassese, Intellettuali, Bologna 2021;
- A. Cotza, Prove di memoria. Origini e sviluppi della storiografia nella Toscana medievale (1080-1250 ca.), Roma 2021;
- D. Internullo, Senato sapiente. L'alba della cultura laica a Roma nel Medioevo, Roma 2022;
- Scrittrici del Medioevo. Un'antologia, ed. E. Bartoli, N. Tonelli, D. Manzoli, Roma 2023.
When reading these texts, students are asked to adopt a critical approach, highlighting any discrepancies in interpretation between them (especially with regard to the figures of the 'intellectual' or 'writer'), and to contextualise each essay within the author's specific historical and historiographical background.
Note well 2: A remedial programme must be agreed with the lecturer for those who have never taken a basic Medieval History examination (M-STO/01).
Mutuazione: 20710620 STORIA DELLA CULTURA IN ETA' MEDIEVALE in Storia e società LM-84 R INTERNULLO DARIO
Programme
Intellectuals and Culture in the Middle Ages (5th–15th Centuries): A Historical Approach.This seminar-based course will explore the concept of the 'intellectual' in the Middle Ages (5th–15th centuries). Starting with potential categorisations, it will discuss the potential influence of intellectual culture and its protagonists on areas such as politics, society, and religion.
Taking into account the most recent debates on these issues, the lectures will discuss relevant studies and, above all, primary sources (translated into Italian) on the basis of a specific questionnaire: How can the 'intellectual' be defined in the Middle Ages? How has the concept of the intellectual evolved in historical scholarship over the decades? What do we know today about the role of women in culture? What was the relationship between writers, literate elites, and their respective urban and rural communities? What specific contributions did educated individuals and groups make to political, social or economic change? How can we reconstruct the pragmatic dimension of medieval literature?
The entire medieval millennium will be considered in terms of chronology. Geographically, attention will be paid to the entire Euro-Mediterranean area.
Core Documentation
For attending students, the exam is essentially based on the materials provided by the professor and discussed in class.For non-attending students, the examination is based on the comprehensive study of:
- Jacques Le Goff, Gli intellettuali nel Medioevo, Milano 1959 (and subsequent editions and reprints);
- C. Casagrande, Jacques Le Goff e la storia degli intellettuali, «Mélanges de l'École Française de Rome. Moyen Âge» 121-1 (2009), pp. 257-265 (the text can be downloaded here: https://www.persee.fr/doc/mefr_1123-9883_2009_num_121_2_9518);
and a book chosen from the following:
- E. Faini, Italica gens. Memoria e immaginario politico dei cavalieri-cittadini (secoli XII-XIII), Roma 2018;
- S. Cassese, Intellettuali, Bologna 2021;
- A. Cotza, Prove di memoria. Origini e sviluppi della storiografia nella Toscana medievale (1080-1250 ca.), Roma 2021;
- D. Internullo, Senato sapiente. L'alba della cultura laica a Roma nel Medioevo, Roma 2022;
- Scrittrici del Medioevo. Un'antologia, ed. E. Bartoli, N. Tonelli, D. Manzoli, Roma 2023.
When reading these texts, students are asked to adopt a critical approach, highlighting any discrepancies in interpretation between them (especially with regard to the figures of the 'intellectual' or 'writer'), and to contextualise each essay within the author's specific historical and historiographical background.
Note well 2: A remedial programme must be agreed with the lecturer for those who have never taken a basic Medieval History examination (M-STO/01).
Attendance
Those who have attended 2/3 of the lectures are considered to be attending students.Type of evaluation
Participation in class discussions is part of the assessment. In addition to actively participating in discussions during lessons, attending students are asked to prepare, present and discuss a short written paper, either individually or in groups. teacher profile teaching materials
This seminar-based course will explore the concept of the 'intellectual' in the Middle Ages (5th–15th centuries). Starting with potential categorisations, it will discuss the potential influence of intellectual culture and its protagonists on areas such as politics, society, and religion.
Taking into account the most recent debates on these issues, the lectures will discuss relevant studies and, above all, primary sources (translated into Italian) on the basis of a specific questionnaire: How can the 'intellectual' be defined in the Middle Ages? How has the concept of the intellectual evolved in historical scholarship over the decades? What do we know today about the role of women in culture? What was the relationship between writers, literate elites, and their respective urban and rural communities? What specific contributions did educated individuals and groups make to political, social or economic change? How can we reconstruct the pragmatic dimension of medieval literature?
The entire medieval millennium will be considered in terms of chronology. Geographically, attention will be paid to the entire Euro-Mediterranean area.
For non-attending students, the examination is based on the comprehensive study of:
- Jacques Le Goff, Gli intellettuali nel Medioevo, Milano 1959 (and subsequent editions and reprints);
- C. Casagrande, Jacques Le Goff e la storia degli intellettuali, «Mélanges de l'École Française de Rome. Moyen Âge» 121-1 (2009), pp. 257-265 (the text can be downloaded here: https://www.persee.fr/doc/mefr_1123-9883_2009_num_121_2_9518);
and a book chosen from the following:
- E. Faini, Italica gens. Memoria e immaginario politico dei cavalieri-cittadini (secoli XII-XIII), Roma 2018;
- S. Cassese, Intellettuali, Bologna 2021;
- A. Cotza, Prove di memoria. Origini e sviluppi della storiografia nella Toscana medievale (1080-1250 ca.), Roma 2021;
- D. Internullo, Senato sapiente. L'alba della cultura laica a Roma nel Medioevo, Roma 2022;
- Scrittrici del Medioevo. Un'antologia, ed. E. Bartoli, N. Tonelli, D. Manzoli, Roma 2023.
When reading these texts, students are asked to adopt a critical approach, highlighting any discrepancies in interpretation between them (especially with regard to the figures of the 'intellectual' or 'writer'), and to contextualise each essay within the author's specific historical and historiographical background.
Note well 2: A remedial programme must be agreed with the lecturer for those who have never taken a basic Medieval History examination (M-STO/01).
Mutuazione: 20710620 STORIA DELLA CULTURA IN ETA' MEDIEVALE in Storia e società LM-84 R INTERNULLO DARIO
Programme
Intellectuals and Culture in the Middle Ages (5th–15th Centuries): A Historical Approach.This seminar-based course will explore the concept of the 'intellectual' in the Middle Ages (5th–15th centuries). Starting with potential categorisations, it will discuss the potential influence of intellectual culture and its protagonists on areas such as politics, society, and religion.
Taking into account the most recent debates on these issues, the lectures will discuss relevant studies and, above all, primary sources (translated into Italian) on the basis of a specific questionnaire: How can the 'intellectual' be defined in the Middle Ages? How has the concept of the intellectual evolved in historical scholarship over the decades? What do we know today about the role of women in culture? What was the relationship between writers, literate elites, and their respective urban and rural communities? What specific contributions did educated individuals and groups make to political, social or economic change? How can we reconstruct the pragmatic dimension of medieval literature?
The entire medieval millennium will be considered in terms of chronology. Geographically, attention will be paid to the entire Euro-Mediterranean area.
Core Documentation
For attending students, the exam is essentially based on the materials provided by the professor and discussed in class.For non-attending students, the examination is based on the comprehensive study of:
- Jacques Le Goff, Gli intellettuali nel Medioevo, Milano 1959 (and subsequent editions and reprints);
- C. Casagrande, Jacques Le Goff e la storia degli intellettuali, «Mélanges de l'École Française de Rome. Moyen Âge» 121-1 (2009), pp. 257-265 (the text can be downloaded here: https://www.persee.fr/doc/mefr_1123-9883_2009_num_121_2_9518);
and a book chosen from the following:
- E. Faini, Italica gens. Memoria e immaginario politico dei cavalieri-cittadini (secoli XII-XIII), Roma 2018;
- S. Cassese, Intellettuali, Bologna 2021;
- A. Cotza, Prove di memoria. Origini e sviluppi della storiografia nella Toscana medievale (1080-1250 ca.), Roma 2021;
- D. Internullo, Senato sapiente. L'alba della cultura laica a Roma nel Medioevo, Roma 2022;
- Scrittrici del Medioevo. Un'antologia, ed. E. Bartoli, N. Tonelli, D. Manzoli, Roma 2023.
When reading these texts, students are asked to adopt a critical approach, highlighting any discrepancies in interpretation between them (especially with regard to the figures of the 'intellectual' or 'writer'), and to contextualise each essay within the author's specific historical and historiographical background.
Note well 2: A remedial programme must be agreed with the lecturer for those who have never taken a basic Medieval History examination (M-STO/01).
Attendance
Those who have attended 2/3 of the lectures are considered to be attending students.Type of evaluation
Participation in class discussions is part of the assessment. In addition to actively participating in discussions during lessons, attending students are asked to prepare, present and discuss a short written paper, either individually or in groups.