Grammar, Early Medieval
Anneli Luhtala
This article deals with the development of language studies from about 600 to 1100. During first medieval centuries elementary pedagogical grammar flourished and exegetical work was pursued as focussed on Donatus' two grammars, Ars minor maior. In Carolingian Renaissance, came under influence dialecti, object philosophical commentary being Priscian's Institutiones grammaticae. The scheme Seven Liberal Arts established itself basis secular learning, studied propedeutic for Christian learning. Medieval scholars held a unified approach study whose methods were in constant interaction each other theology.