Unit Exegesis of Medieval Historical Sources

Course
Philosophy and ethics of relationships
Study-unit Code
35014909
Curriculum
Filosofia e storia
Teacher
Stefania Zucchini
Teachers
  • Stefania Zucchini
Hours
  • 36 ore - Stefania Zucchini
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2021
Offered
2022/23
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline
M-STO/01
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
ITALIAN
Contents
The course deals with the main institutions and political structures of the late Middle Ages, with an in-depth study of the concept of freedom in Italian municipal cities and "signorie".
Reference texts
MAIN REFERENCE TEXT:

- Lorenzo Tanzini, "A consiglio. La vita politica nell'Italia dei comuni", Roma-Bari, Editori Laterza, 2014;
- an essay chosen from among those contained in "La libertà
nelle città comunali e signorili italiane",
a cura di Andrea Zorzi, Roma, Viella, 2020.

In addition for non-attending students:

- Giuliano Milani, "I comuni italiani. Secoli XII-XIV", Roma-Bari, Laterza Editori, 2009.

Students with disabilities and / or with SLD, after consultation with the teacher, can request any didactic materials in accessible formats (presentations, handouts, exercises), provided if necessary in advance of the lessons, as well as the use of other facilitating technological tools in the study phase. For general information, consult the University Services on the page https://lettere.unipg.it/home/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Department Coordinator (prof.ssa A. Di Pilla).
Educational objectives
Detailed knowledge of the main institutions and political structures of the late Middle Ages; knowledge of the main historiographic tools and of the evolution of historiographic interpretations relating to structures and forms of power in the passage from the late medieval to the early modern age; use of the specific vocabulary of the subject and ability to orient oneself among the different types of sources relating to the topics of study; ability to formulate questions and solve problems through the interpretation of the topics studied. Some indications will also be provided for the in-depth study of the topics of study and the approach to historical research work.
Prerequisites
A general knowledge of the political, socio-economic and cultural history of the Middle-Ages is required. The exam is an in-depth study of the historiographical interpretations of the Italian "comuni", therefore knowledge of the fundamental events of the medieval period is an indispensable prerequisite for the student who will want to follow the course successfully.
Teaching methods
Lectures on all topics of the course, with reading and commenting of sources in Latin or in translation. If it will be possible, lectures will be also provided at the State Archives of Perugia for direct knowledge of the medieval historical sources.
Other information
Attendance is optional but strongly recommended.

The teacher receives every week; to arrange an appointment (in person or remotely through the Teams platform), please write to the following email address: stefania.zucchini@unipg.it


Students with disabilities and / or with SLD and in general all those who have specific needs are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course, in order to agree on the possible use of compensatory tools and dispensatives.
Learning verification modality
The exam consists of a discussion-interview on the topics covered during the course and deepened on the recommended texts.

For the procedures for carrying out the verification tests, students with disabilities and / or with SLD will be able to take advantage of the inclusive technologies, the compensatory tools and the dispensatory measures provided for by the legislation. Technologies, tools and measures must be requested and agreed with the teacher well in advance of the tests. For general information, consult the University Services on the page https://lettere.unipg.it/home/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Department Coordinator.
Extended program
The course will deal with the main institutions and political structures of the late Middle Ages, with particular attention to the dynamics and phenomena that led to the evolution of the political frameworks of the Italian peninsula between the late Middle Ages and the early modern age, considered in a broader European context. With this in mind, the specific theme of the concept of freedom in Italian municipal and noble cities will be explored.
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