Central European University%E2%80%99s Medieval Studies Department jointly with he Hungarian Academy in Rome, American Academy in Rome, Vatican Library, Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana, Augustinianum Rome, Brown University, Universit%C3%A9 Paris-Est Cr%C3%A9teil Val de Marne, University of P%C3%A9cs, and the University of Exeter launches a ten-day, intensive, interdisciplinary, research-oriented, hands-on summer course.While all the CEU summer courses are held in Budapest, Hungary, this course will be organized in Rome, Italy, where students will be accommodated in the Palazzo Falconieri of the Hungarian Academy.The theme of the 2015 course, %E2%80%9CWealth and Poverty in Late Antique Rome%E2%80%9D is recognized as one of the most important and most innovative research problems concerning Late Antiquity. The course provides a systematic, research-oriented introduction to the study of all aspects %E2%80" economic, social, and symbolical -- of wealth and poverty in a pre-modern society. It combines research and on-the-spot instruction within the framework of a uniquely innovative course.A vibrant multicultural society, fourth-fifth century Rome fostered the most far-reaching and the most significant social, religious and cultural changes that marked not only the transition from the Classical to the medieval world, but our contemporary concerns and attitude to wealth and poverty as well. The poor did not exist as a social category in the Classical city. %E2%80%9CPoverty%E2%80%9D emerged in late ancient Christianity as a social group, as a concept and as a program. Poverty became an ideal to realize on earth as the sign of following Christ, whereas ascetic discourse criticized wealth and the rich.Our specialized interdisciplinary course will provide a full panorama of the fundamental change that took place in Late Antiquity in the concept of wealth and poverty. The on-the-spot full immersion training for PhD and MA students gives an opportunity for young researchers to meet with leading specialists in the field and to discuss up-to-date scholarship concerning Rome%E2%80%99s political, social, religious and material culture in Late Antiquity. The course invites students and lecturers from different disciplines to bring their specialists%E2%80%99 skills and knowledge and to engage into a creative dialogue. Because of the interdisciplinary collaboration new questions of wider significance will be asked and explored. These new questions will, in turn, enrich each student's own specialist research and help him to establish an international network as an early career researcher. This interdisciplinary course links research and problem-based learning, offering a formation focused on inquiry and on-the-spot experimentation of monuments as well as new interdisciplinary approaches to co-teaching. We will use new technologies to support learning, such as new software and video documentation: the project includes a documentary on %E2%80%9CLearning Late Antique Rome%E2%80%9D.
Course leaderCourse directors:Marianne Saghy, Department of Medieval Studies, Central European University, Budapest, HungaryKimberly Bowes, American Academy of Rome, ItalyFaculty:Fabrizio Bisconti, Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana, Roma, ItalyS
Target groupTarget groupApplications are invited from PhD and MA students specialized in Late Antique history, theology, philosophy, literature, archaeology, law, art history and gender studies. In exceptional cases advanced BA students will also be considered.Pre-requisitesCourse participants are expected to have training in Late Antique history, theology, philosophy, literature, archaeology, law, art history and/or gender studies.Language requirementThe language of instruction is English, thus all applicants have to demonstrate a strong command of spoken and written English to be able to participate actively in discussions at seminars and workshops.
he course provides a systematic, research-oriented introduction to the study of all aspects economic, social, and symbolical -- of wealth and poverty in a pre-modern society. It combines research and on-the-spot instruction within the framework of a uniquely innovative course.A vibrant multicultural society, fourth-fifth century Rome fostered the most far-reaching and the most significant social, religious and cultural changes that marked not only the transition from the Classical to the medieval world, but our contemporary concerns and attitude to wealth and poverty as well.
Credits info2 ECTS Our courses offer ECTS points, which may be accepted for credit transfer by the participants' home universities. Those who wish to obtain these credits should inquire about the possible transfer at their home institution prior to their enrollment. The Summer University Office will send a transcript to those who have fulfilled all the necessary course requirements and request one.
Fee infoEUR 1500: The tuition fee includes accommodation costs at the Hungarian Academy in Rome at Palazzo Falconieri, Via Giulia as well.
ScholarshipsThis summer course is financed through tuition fees, therefore scholarships or tuition waivers are not available.
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City: Budapest
Country: Hungary
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