| 1026937 | SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION [SPS/08] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of science and
technology as fundamental resources of contemporary society—not only in terms of
innovation and progress, but also as domains deeply embedded within the cultural, social,
political, and economic contexts in which they are produced and utilized.
The course is structured around two primary objectives:
1. To investigate the role of science and technology in contemporary society, analyzing
how they influence and are influenced by social, cultural, and institutional dynamics.
2. To explore the interconnections between science, technology, and sustainability,
with a focus on the challenges posed by the 2030 Agenda and the ecological and
digital transitions, paying particular attention to the impact of technoscientific
choices on the environment, social inequalities, and development models.
Through the analysis of case studies, theoretical readings, and seminar discussions,
students will be encouraged to develop a critical and culturally informed perspective on
science and technology. Rather than treating them as neutral or purely objective fields, the
course presents science and technology as socially constructed and culturally situated
practices. It highlights how scientific and technological activities are shaped by values,
interests, power relations, and cultural representations.
Key themes addressed in the course include:
The development of scientific expertise: how scientists and experts acquire
knowledge, skills, and credibility within scientific and professional communities;
The gender dimension in science: how gender representations and practices
influence scientific production, the organization of research environments, and
access to STEM careers;
Learning science and technology: how knowledge is acquired in the field, within
academia, schools, and informal settings, through educational tools, collaborative
practices, and digital media.
The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on Science and Technology
Studies (STS), the sociology of knowledge, the anthropology of expertise, and gender
studies. Its ultimate goal is to train citizens and professionals who are capable of critically
understanding the social implications of science and technology and who can actively
contribute to building a more just, equitable, and sustainable society.
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| 1047940 | History of scienze [M-STO/05] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course:
provides students with knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical-problematic, and applied aspects of the discipline; it introduces areal and sectoral perspectives in which research projects related to the discipline are or may be developed; and it highlights the diversity of fields in which disciplinary expertise can be applied (Descriptor 1);
fosters the student’s ability to independently relate the knowledge acquired to other academic sectors (SSDs), including historical, literary, artistic, cultural heritage, economic, political, and religious studies (Descriptor 2);
enables students to apply the acquired knowledge and disciplinary vocabulary toward the development of so-called “transversal competences,” such as independent judgment and communication skills (Descriptors 3–5).
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| 1023828 | ETHNOMUSICOLOGY [L-ART/08] [ITA] | 2nd | 1st | 6 |
Educational objectives The course:
provides students with knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical-problematic, and applied aspects of the discipline; it introduces areal and sectoral perspectives in which research projects related to the discipline are or may be developed; and it highlights the diversity of fields in which disciplinary expertise can be applied (Descriptor 1);
fosters the student’s ability to independently relate the knowledge acquired to other academic sectors (SSDs), including historical, literary, artistic, cultural heritage, economic, political, and religious studies (Descriptor 2);
enables students to apply the acquired knowledge and disciplinary vocabulary toward the development of so-called “transversal competences,” such as independent judgment and communication skills (Descriptors 3–5).
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| 10596129 | From Orientalism to Postcolonial [L-ART/03] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives To know the way in which representations of the "other" have been transformed in contemporary art, from the 18th to the 21st century, in relation to historical contexts and critical perspectives.
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| 10596589 | Himalayan Religions [L-OR/17] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course
- provides the student with knowledge and understanding of the methodological and critical-problematic aspects of the Discipline as well as application issues; proposes area and sectoral perspectives in which research projects relating to the Discipline are active or can be activated; shows the variability of the fields of interest within which disciplinary skills can be applied (descriptor 1);
- develops the student's autonomous ability to relate what has been learned with other SSDs: historical, literary, artistic, cultural, economic, political, historical-religious disciplines, etc. (descriptor 2);
- enables the student to use the acquired knowledge and the specific learned language in view of the so-called "transversal skills" (autonomy of judgment, communication skills, descriptors 3-5).
More specifically this course aims to develop an analysis of the Himalayan religions grounded on a perspective taking into account dynamic entanglements and interactions between cultures, languages, religions and environment, pointing, on the one hand, to their general appreciation as part of the larger frameworks of the established philosophical and religious traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, but, on the other hand, highlighting also their limits and the specificity of local and less known religious configurations, as in the case, for example, of indigenous religions or heterodox movements.
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| 1036185 | MEDIEVAL HISTORY IV [M-STO/01] [ITA] | 2nd | 1st | 6 |
Educational objectives The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
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| 1036187 | MODERN HISTORY IV [M-STO/02] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
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| 1035823 | HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY [M-STO/07] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.
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| 10621239 | Indigenous America Art and Architecture [ICAR/18] [ITA] | 2nd | 1st | 6 |
Educational objectives The course will examine the artistic and architectural expressions of indigenous
America in the period before the arrival of Europeans. It aims to provide students with
basic knowledge of the history of pre-Columbian art and architecture in one or more
areas of the American continent. Following a chronological and thematic approach,
students will acquire historical and architectural skills that will allow them to relate
artistic expressions to the built environment, when these are in association to urban
contexts, and to understand and interpret the origin, use and meaning of objects
according to their historical, political and ideological context and, also, based on their
production and destination.
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| 10620741 | Anthropology of environment and technology [M-DEA/01] [ITA] | 2nd | 1st | 6 |
Educational objectives The course aims to examine the different logics of extractivism and the ways in which society
and the environment are transformed. To this end, it takes into consideration case studies in
African contexts.
The course therefore provides students with knowledge and critical understanding of the
theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of ethnography; it proposes areal and sectoral
perspectives within which anthropological research projects are active or can be activated; it
shows the variability of the fields of interest within which disciplinary skills can be applied; it
develops students' autonomous ability to relate what they have learned to other disciplinary
sectors; enables students to use the knowledge acquired and the specific language learned for
the so-called "transversal skills".
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| 10620742 | Anthropology of Italy [M-DEA/01] [ITA] | 2nd | 1st | 6 |
Educational objectives The course delves into the history of post-World War II Italian anthropology through the examination of some theoretical issues (hegemony-subalternity; popular culture - mass culture) and authors and books emblematic of a fervent season of field research inspired by Ernesto's work de Martino and the thought of Antonio Gramsci. The objective is to provide students with a broad and in-depth overview of Italian anthropology to highlight its peculiarities with respect to the developments of contemporary anthropology
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| 1055628 | SCIENCE AND PRODUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CHINA IN EUROPE DURING THE EARLY MODERN AGE [L-OR/21] [ENG] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course:
provides students with knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical-problematic, and applied aspects of the discipline; it introduces areal and sectoral perspectives in which research projects related to the discipline are or may be developed; and it highlights the diversity of fields in which disciplinary expertise can be applied (Descriptor 1);
fosters the student’s ability to independently relate the knowledge acquired to other academic sectors (SSDs), including historical, literary, artistic, cultural heritage, economic, political, and religious studies (Descriptor 2);
enables students to apply the acquired knowledge and disciplinary vocabulary toward the development of so-called “transversal competences,” such as independent judgment and communication skills (Descriptors 3–5).
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| 10600125 | Religions and Gender [M-STO/06] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course provides students with in-depth training on religious phenomena from antiquity to the contemporary age, in a comparative and historical perspective consistent with the Italian tradition of the discipline. The analysis develops in constant interaction with related fields (anthropology, philosophy, psychology, semiotics, sociology, cultural geography). The course offers up-to-date knowledge and methodological tools to understand the variety of religious systems and their historical evolution. It also presents regional and thematic case studies, introducing students to contexts where research projects coherent with the discipline can be developed. (Descriptor 1) Students learn to apply historical and religious knowledge in dialogue with other disciplinary domains ( history, literature, art history, cultural heritage, economics, and political studies), gaining the ability to interpret religious phenomena in a critical and interdisciplinary way. (Descriptor 2) The course fosters the autonomous development of interpretive judgments regarding texts, practices, and religious representations, even in complex and cross-cultural contexts. It encourages historiographical and methodological reflection on the discipline itself. (Descriptor 3) Students become familiar with the specialized vocabulary of the discipline and are enabled to effectively communicate its content and issues, both to expert audiences and to a broader public. (Descriptor 4) The teaching fosters a propensity for independent research, encouraging the development of personal study paths and critical depth, also in preparation for further academic training or professional and teaching activities. (Descriptor 5) The course also includes themes related to the methodology, historiography, and teaching of the History of Religions, understood as a field of comparative research and reflection on religious plurality across time and space.
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| 10611760 | Anthropology of Religions [M-DEA/01] [ITA] | 2nd | 1st | 6 |
Educational objectives The course aims to provide advanced knowledge and critical tools for the anthropological analysis of religious phenomena, with particular attention to contemporary theoretical developments, including the latest trends in the study of materiality and the interaction between religion, the body, environment, gender, and health.
By the end of the course, students will have acquired the skills to:
Analyze and interpret religions as dynamic and situated cultural practices, including in transnational and global contexts. They will also be able to critically assess the contribution of anthropology to interdisciplinary research, particularly in relation to religion, health, and well-being.
Apply ethnographic methods and theoretical perspectives to concrete case studies through practical activities and workshops.
Develop autonomy of judgment and critical analytical skills regarding religious and spiritual phenomena in intercultural and interreligious contexts.
Effectively communicate findings and reflections using appropriate disciplinary terminology and coherent argumentation.
Acquire tools for the independent exploration of scholarly literature and current debates in anthropological fields, with a view toward research careers or professional paths in sectors such as international cooperation, cultural mediation, and interreligious dialogue.
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| 10620740 | Anthropology of Memory and heritage [M-DEA/01] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives The course provides students with the opportunity to:
- to know and understand the fundamental concepts, basic and advanced theories and
research methods inherent to the anthropology of heritage; to understand heritage issues,
and in particular difficult heritage, from a contemporary perspective, with a focus on cases
of heritage vulnerability
- to be able to apply anthropological concepts and theories with respect to the institutional
and social use of public space;
- develop critical awareness, autonomous judgement and analysis in relation to the social
and bottom-up use of public space;
- to be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions clearly and
effectively, using the knowledge acquired and the specific language in view of the
‘transversal competences’; to acquire autonomy of judgement and interpersonal skills in
relation to interlocutors, whether specialists or not, using appropriate language.
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| 10621513 | Intellectual history of the Arab, Iranian and Islamic world (8th-15th century) [L-OR/10] [ITA] | 2nd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives In accordance with the educational objectives of the degree programme in which it is included, the course aims to provide, in the field of INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF THE ARAB, IRANIC, ISLAMIC WORLD (VII-XV CENTURIES), knowledge and comprehension skills that, on the one hand, complement and/or reinforce those acquired in the first cycle of the History of Islamic World and, on the other hand, provide an introduction for those who have not yet studied this subject in the three-year degree programme. The course will enable students to to deal with original topics, also in a research context, to formulate judgements in a more complex and articulated form, to communicate knowledge and processes that led to its acquisition, and to study the topics independently. Through the topics covered in the lectures, the aim is to offer students an innovative vision of Islamic history and thought - including the religious minorities that have made great contributions to that history and thought: a vision that in many ways lies outside the usual paths of study of the history of the Muslim world.
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