English University Life In The Middle Ages - 9781138180314

Taylor & Francis

This text offers insights into the social and economic conditions of the lives of students, teaching masters and fellows in medieval England. It also examines teaching methods and the relationship between Oxford and Cambridge. > This work presents a composite view of medieval English university life. The author offers detailed insights into the social and economic conditions of the lives of students, their teaching masters and fellows. The experiences of college benefactors, women and university servants are also examined, demonstrating the vibrancy they brought to university life. The second half of the book is concerned with the complex methods of teaching and learning, the regime of studies taught, the relationship between the universities in Oxford and Cambridge, as well as the relationship between \""town\"" and \""gown\"". > Preface, List of illustrations, List of abbreviations, 1. The undergraduate experience, 2. The postgraduate experience, 3. Commoners: undergraduate and my