B6968 - Italian Cities in History T

Course contents

The course addresses the transformations that Italian cities underwent from the classical age to the 14th century. These are numerous centuries that have left important traces of which it is important to grasp the cultural and social value. Although there are some characteristics that unite the history of Italian cities, no city has experienced the same events as the others: this course therefore intends to highlight the common and characteristic elements of some cities. Particular attention will be paid to the history of the city of Bologna.

Readings/Bibliography

F. Bocchi, Per antiche strade. Caratteri e aspetti delle città medievali, Roma 2013

Teaching methods

In-class teaching will be integrated with forms of active learning through dialogues and short research essays on the most important topics. Visits to places, archives and museums are also planned.

Assessment methods

Final exam assessment the students preparation is carried out through a test with three open-ended questions aimed at ascertaining knowledge of the urban history themes contained in the texts recommended in the bibliography and the materials inserted online.

Among the indicators that contribute to the evaluation are considered the property of language (expressing oneself in language appropriate to the historical subject); the ability to correctly place each problem or event in space; the ability to compare the historical evolutionary lines of Italian cities; the ability to analyze themes in a diachronic and/or synchronic perspective; the interventions carried out during the classess period.

Teaching tools

Classes are supported by the reading and commentary of aerial photographs, documentary and literary, cartographic and iconographic sources.

Office hours

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