Economic and Social History of the Middle Ages
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course provides the broad outlines of medieval economic history, as well as the tools necessary to understand the main economic, demographic and social aspects of medieval civilization from late antiquity to the 15th century.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will have acquired the basic notions related to economic structures and social relations in the Medieval age, as well as the ability to recognize the main demographic behaviors of the populations of that era. They shall also be able to place the main themes and problems within their chronological and geographical contexts and will have acquired a habit of reflecting on the characteristics of the economy of a pre-industrial society. The student will be able to use language tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) to adequately express, in a clear and effective manner social, economic and political-institutional concepts; they will be able to read critically historiographical works and use the main tools, including digital tools, for 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.
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: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Marginalizing in the Late Middle Ages: women, poverty, immigration
Part 1: General characters of medieval economy and society and material culture
Part 2: Women, slavery and work
Part 3: Immigrants, poor and sick people
Part 1: General characters of medieval economy and society and material culture
Part 2: Women, slavery and work
Part 3: Immigrants, poor and sick people
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is 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.
Moreover the teaching is based on didactic and multimedia material provided trougout platforms online Ariel and Teams.
Moreover the teaching is based on didactic and multimedia material provided trougout platforms online Ariel and Teams.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
- Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
- Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- And Knowledge one of the following volumes
M. Botticini, Zvi Eckstein, The Chosen Few: How Education Shaped Jewish History, 70-1492, Princeton University Press, 2014
or
Violenza alle donne. Una prospettiva medievale, a cura di A. Esposito, F. Franceschi, G. Piccinni, Bologna 2018
D. Lett, Uomini e donne nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2014
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- Knowledge one of the following volumes:
. M. Botticini, Zvi Eckstein, The Chosen Few: How Education Shaped Jewish History, 70-1492, Princeton University Press, 2014
· G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel Medioevo, Roma, Carocci, 2016
· Violenza alle donne. Una prospettiva medievale, a cura di A. Esposito, F. Franceschi, G. Piccinni, Bologna 2018
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- Knowledge TWO of the following volumes:
. M. Botticini, Zvi Eckstein, The Chosen Few: How Education Shaped Jewish History, 70-1492, Princeton University Press, 2014
· G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel Medioevo, Roma, Carocci, 2016
· Violenza alle donne. Una prospettiva medievale, a cura di A. Esposito, F. Franceschi, G. Piccinni, Bologna 2018
. D. Lett, Uomini e donne nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2014
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English, French, Spanish) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
- Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- Programme for 9 cfu:
- Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
- Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- And Knowledge one of the following volumes
M. Botticini, Zvi Eckstein, The Chosen Few: How Education Shaped Jewish History, 70-1492, Princeton University Press, 2014
or
Violenza alle donne. Una prospettiva medievale, a cura di A. Esposito, F. Franceschi, G. Piccinni, Bologna 2018
D. Lett, Uomini e donne nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2014
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- Knowledge one of the following volumes:
. M. Botticini, Zvi Eckstein, The Chosen Few: How Education Shaped Jewish History, 70-1492, Princeton University Press, 2014
· G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel Medioevo, Roma, Carocci, 2016
· Violenza alle donne. Una prospettiva medievale, a cura di A. Esposito, F. Franceschi, G. Piccinni, Bologna 2018
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Konwledge textbook:
C.M. Cipolla, Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy, 1000-1700, any edition
- Knowledge of B. Del Bo, L'età del lume. Una storia della luce nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2023
- Knowledge TWO of the following volumes:
. M. Botticini, Zvi Eckstein, The Chosen Few: How Education Shaped Jewish History, 70-1492, Princeton University Press, 2014
· G. Albini, Poveri e povertà nel Medioevo, Roma, Carocci, 2016
· Violenza alle donne. Una prospettiva medievale, a cura di A. Esposito, F. Franceschi, G. Piccinni, Bologna 2018
. D. Lett, Uomini e donne nel Medioevo, Bologna, il Mulino, 2014
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English, French, Spanish) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Method: oral exam.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation.
- Length of written examination or practice;
- 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, etc;
- 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.
- Length of written examination or practice;
- 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, etc;
- 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
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Phone/Teams