History of Medieval Culture and Mentalities
Objectives
a) Identify the main cultural and processes and mental changes which developed in Medieval Europe (5th-15th centuries)
b) Characterize the main historiographic questions, interpretations and problems posed to Cultural History in general and the topics studied in particular
c) To get acquainted with the main bibliography and sources for the period
d) Develop oral and written skills, integrating in them the specific vocabulary and categories particular to the middle Ages e) Acquire knowledge which enables the student to deepen his Studies in Medieval Cultural History and its mentalities
General characterization
Code
711051117
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria de Lurdes Pereira Rosa
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Bibliography
- BANNIARD, Michel, Génese cultural da Europa, Lisboa, Terramar, 1995.
- GUREVITCH, Aron, As categorias da cultura medieval, Lisboa, Caminho, 1991.
- LE GOFF, Jacques (dir.), O Homem Medieval, Lisboa, Presença, 1989.
- MATTOSO, José, O essencial sobre a cultura medieval portuguesa (séculos XI a XIV), Lisboa, IN-CM, 1985.
- SARAIVA, António José, A Cultura em Portugal, Lisboa, Editorial Gradiva, 1991-1994. 2 vols.
- Id., O Crepúsculo da Idade Média em Portugal, 5ª edição, Lisboa Editora Gradiva, 1998.
Teaching method
Theoretical and practical classes (60% and 40% respectively). The theoretical classes will be based on lectures by the teacher. Practical classes will be of analysis and commentary of sources and historiographical texts on topics related to the subject matter.
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment - 2 small essays (critical analysis and contextualization of documents(60%), and a written final exam, with consultation(40%)
Subject matter
Introductions
Module 1 – Insights into some characteristics of Portuguese Medieval Culture
Module 2 – Teaching Institutions
Module 3 – Cultural Centres and Cultural agents
Module 4 – Outputs
Module 5 – Mentalities