OVERVIEW

The first part of the course is an in-depth study of themes and genres in Latin literature from Early Middle Ages to the 15th century. This part of the course will also present the way texts were transmitted, from Ancient Age to now. The second part of the course focuses on the different types of historiographic production during Middle Ages and Humanism, and on the profile of the main authors of historiographic works. 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Being able to outline the main features of historiography and Latin literature of Middle Ages and Humanism, thus focusing on literary genres, on authors and on the analysis of texts in Latin written between the 6th and the 15th centuries.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

See above.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course

History of Latin Literature during Middle Ages and Humanism (6th-15th century)
 

Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course

History of Latin Literature during Middle Ages and Humanism (6th-15th century)

Reading of a specialized text

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page. 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CLARA FOSSATI (President)

MAURIZIA MATTEUZZI

SANDRA ORIGONE

LESSONS

LESSONS START

September 18, 2017

Class schedule

MEDIEVAL AND HUMANISTIC LATIN HISTORIOGRAPHY AND LITERATURE

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam is meant to assess students' knowledge of the contents of the course, their ability to make connections between different topics and their ability to make interdisciplinary connections. Students' command of specific terminology will also be assessed.

Exam schedule