Analysis of a medieval song about Alderman Albert in a latin language course

The subject of the piece is a literary analysis of the medieval Song about the Krakow Alderman Albert as conducted during Latin language classes with Polish philology students. During the classes, students learn about the history of old Krakow, and in accordance with the rhythm of the medieval sequence they move to the times of Duke Władysław Łokietek (Ladislaus I the Elbow-high), when the rebellion of the Krakow burghers, i.e. German burghers, under the command of Alderman Albert against Łokietek took place. In analyzing the song, listeners will be able to become acquainted not only with the metre and medieval vocabulary but also will have a possibility to learn about the realities of the period: offices, ranks, historical figures, and events. Cultural references to the wheel of Fortune, a motif known both in ancient and medieval art and literature will also be of interest for students.