Interculturality and Exchange in Medieval Latin Literature

A.Y. 2025/2026
6
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
L-FIL-LET/08
Language
English
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the main coordinates of Latin literature in the Middle Ages, focusing on its Late Antique roots, as well as its relations and exchanges with other literatures and cultures (such as Greek, Arabic and Hebrew). Students will be given a general introduction to the main authors, works and literary genres of medieval Latin literature, and will learn to navigate and interpret its texts. Particular attention will be paid to the role of foreign cultural elements and the reception of the classics in the construction of medieval European identity.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- describe the main themes and genres of Latin literature of the Middle Ages;
- place the main authors and anonymous works of this literature in their historical and cultural context;
- summarize and comment on the texts read in class;
- correctly employ technical vocabulary of literary and textual criticism;
- compare authors and texts, highlighting overlaps, similarities and differences in their themes and forms
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [CAH-19](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af20260000cah-19)
L-FIL-LET/08 - MEDIEVAL AND HUMANISTIC LATIN LITERATURE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor: Giani Marina
Professor(s)