The Medieval University
In Our Time
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Degrees as Instruments of Control
Degrees served as a crucial mechanism for masters to exert control over their students, dissuading competition by offering a promised reward. The emergence of institutions like Bologna reflected a transformation in academic structures, specifically focusing on civil law, which differentiated it from other traditional centers. This growth illustrated the initial struggles universities faced in establishing themselves and the complexities involved in documenting their formation due to a lack of meticulous records.
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