02327cam a22003253u 4500 20958 UtSlPG 20260610133502.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 LA Rait, Robert S. (Robert Sangster), 1874-1936 Life in the Medieval University Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-04-02 Produced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Life in the Medieval University" by Robert S. Rait is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the establishment, growth, and structure of universities during the medieval period, with a particular focus on the evolving life of students and the societal implications of these institutions. It discusses key notions such as student guilds, university governance, and the relationship between educational bodies and the broader social context of Europe during the Middle Ages. The opening of this work introduces the significance of universities as crucial centers of learning, particularly emphasizing their role in society, as reflected in Chaucer's depictions of students. Rait highlights the historical context of university founding and development, exploring terms related to these institutions such as "Universitas" and "Studium Generale." It sets the stage for a more detailed examination of student life, the organization of universities, the daily experiences of scholars, and the intellectual currents that characterized this vibrant period of educational history, which Rait aims to illuminate further in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Universities and colleges -- Europe -- History Education, Medieval College students -- Europe -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20958 62193 62193