Study-unit Exegesis of Medieval Historical Sources
| Course name | Philosophy and ethics of relationships |
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| Study-unit Code | 35014909 |
| Curriculum | Filosofia e storia |
| Lecturer | Stefania Zucchini |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
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| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | 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: - "Il Comune medievale. Istituzioni e conflitti politici (secoli XII-XIV)”, ed. by Lorenzo Tanzini, Bologna, Clueb, 2023, pp. 7-153; - an essay chosen from among those contained in "La libertà nelle città comunali e signorili italiane", ed. by Andrea Zorzi, Roma, Viella, 2020. ONLY FOR NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS (IN PLACE OF ATTENDANCE) - "Il Comune medievale. Istituzioni e conflitti politici (secoli XII-XIV)”, ed. by Lorenzo Tanzini, Bologna, Clueb, 2023, pp. 155-221. Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law (e.g. textbooks in digital format; teaching materials in accessible formats: presentations, handouts, workbooks, provided if necessary in advance of the lessons), for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator (prof. Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it) |
| 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 course 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 SLD: for any information on University services, consult the page https://lettere.unipg.it/home/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator (prof. Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it) |
| Learning verification modality | The exam consists of a discussion-interview on the topics covered during the course and deepened on the recommended texts. Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for compensatory tools, dispensatory measures and inclusive technologies ensured by law, to be requested and agreed with the teacher well in advance of tests and exams. For general information, consult the page https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa and contact the Disability and/or SLD Department Coordinator (prof. Alessandra Di Pilla: alessandra.dipilla@unipg.it). |
| Extended program | The course addresses the main institutions and political structures of the late Middle Ages, with a focus on the concept of liberty in the Italian communal and seigniorial cities. Specifically, the following macro-topics will be covered: - The city in central-northern Italy in the 11th century: from civitas to commune; - The initial institutional arrangements of communal governments; - “Comuni” and “signorie”: forms of power coexistence and institutional changes (13th-15th centuries); - Liberty in Italian communal and seigniorial cities (variations of liberty; liberty and tyranny). |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | Goals 4 and 5: - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all; - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. |