The course provides the knowledge of the material aspects of the ancient book with particular attention to the manuscript book in code form. At the end of the course students are able to write a cataloguing description of the manuscript with reference to its main material and textual aspects.
Course Prerequisites
No special prerequisites are required. However, being the discipline related to the tradition of medieval texts, it is useful to know the medieval literature.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and educational visits at the Public Library of Cremona. Lessons in the library are the most extensive and important part of the program, as the main objective of the course is to teach students to describe a manuscript book. Considering the pratical content of the course, attendance is strongly recommended.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam to assess the skills of the students who will be required to know the material aspects of the manuscript book as well as the ability to describe it, proving to have achieved the learning outcomes of the course.
Texts
M. Maniaci, Breve storia del libro manoscritto, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
Contents
Introduction to codicology: history of the Medieaval manuscript. Some lessons on the manuscript description will be conducted at the the Public Library of Cremona. Lessons in the library will be scheduled from November. Students unable to attend lessons are required to agree with the teacher an alternative program at the beginning of the Academic year and in any case not later than mid-October.
Course Language
Italian
More information
INCLUSIVE TEACHING METHODS Students entitled to benefit from the inclusive teaching methods should contact the teacher to arrange extraordinary collogues and others activities dedicated to them.
