Workshop: Medieval Cities: Spaces, Productive Activities, Urban Society
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The objective of the workshop is to provide students with the necessary tools to
- analyse and discuss the main socio-economic features of medieval towns;
- understand the different methodologies adopted by historians in the study of urban dynamics;
- apply the specific vocabulary and methodology of medieval studies in the thematic field considered here in a pertinent manner.
- analyse and discuss the main socio-economic features of medieval towns;
- understand the different methodologies adopted by historians in the study of urban dynamics;
- apply the specific vocabulary and methodology of medieval studies in the thematic field considered here in a pertinent manner.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, students should be able to:
- describe the key features of urban transformation in the medieval period, with a focus on the Italian context;
- distinguish correctly between the different methodological approaches adopted by historians and describe their peculiarities;
- use the appropriate linguistic tools (correct vocabulary and grammar) to clearly and effectively express the results of the research conducted under the teacher's guidance.
- describe the key features of urban transformation in the medieval period, with a focus on the Italian context;
- distinguish correctly between the different methodological approaches adopted by historians and describe their peculiarities;
- use the appropriate linguistic tools (correct vocabulary and grammar) to clearly and effectively express the results of the research conducted under the teacher's guidance.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 09:00 - 10:30 (please send an email in advance)
Entrance E, 3° floor, room 3007 (B23)