Cultures and Religions

DONATELLA MANZOLI

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.

Passing the examination will equip the student with fundamental knowledge of medieval Latin culture, a subject of great importance for a comprehensive understanding of European history and culture. The student will also be able to proficiently analyse and translate texts that are living traces of this basic culture.

good knowledge of medieval latin

female epistolography in merovingian Gaule

texts will be indicated in class

frontal lessons

optional

attendance, active participation, reasoning and self-study skills

presentation of an aspect of medieval Latin culture; translation and commentary of a text