IDE2023 – Major Course in Medieval Thought
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course provides insight into European intellectual history in the Middle Ages, based on readings of both primary and secondary sources.
To further a deeper understanding of the medieval period, the course offers a critical approach to some selected medieval topics, including the relationship between philosophy and theology, Christian hegemony versus cultural plurality, and popular culture versus elite culture. Also to be considered are perspectives on reception, including the question of the continuity and use of Antiquity in the Middle Ages as well as perceptions of the medieval period in retrospect.
Learning outcome
From the course the candidate is expected to develop:
- Ability to assess and communicate central features in medieval intellectual history
- Insight into a specialized area of Research
- A general understanding of the role of various writers and traditions in the medieval period
- Skills in reading and ascertaining relatively challenging texts and contextualizing them within the history of ideas
- Capacity for critical and independent appraisal, analysis and assessment, and written and oral expression in an academic form
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
IDE1104 – Vestens idéer fra antikken til 1600 or equivalent
Recommended previous knowledge
IDE2041, IDE2021 and IDE2022 or equivalent
Teaching
The course consists of a combination of lectures and seminars, in total 28 hours (circa).
In the seminars the students are expected to actively participate in discussions. Each student must also prepare and give at least one oral presentation in the course of the semester which must be approved before the student may take the exam.
Examination
3 day exam at the end of the semester.
Essay: 7-9 pages, excluding any attachments or illustrations. Recommended: Times New Roman 12 font and 1 ? line spacing.
The obligatory oral assignment must be approved before the student may take the exam. Make sure to follow academic principles for references and quotations.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The language of examination is English. You can apply to the administrators of the course to submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.