The specifics of teaching disciplines “History of the Middle Ages” and “Culture of the Middle Ages” in the institute of history of Saint Petersburg State University

The article considers the assessment of a long-term personal experience of teaching “History of the Middle Ages” for students specializing in the history of art, and a part of the course devoted to the Middle Ages in the “History of world culture” for students, whose specialisation is “Museology and protection of cultural and natural heritage”. The authors describe the specifics of teaching these courses in the context of students' acquisition in general, cultural and professional competence.