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Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

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Laurea in Lettere - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-FIL-LET/10
12
A
L-LIN/01
12
A
M-GGR/01 ,M-STO/02
6
A
L-FIL-LET/12
One course to be chosen among the following
12
B
L-ANT/07
12
B
L-ART/03
12
B
L-ART/01
12
B
L-ART/02
Foreign language B1 (CB Test)
3
E
-
3
E
-
3
E
-
3
E
-
3
E
-
3
F
-
3
F
-

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
M-GGR/01
6
A
L-FIL-LET/04
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
6
B
L-FIL-LET/08
2 course to be chosen among the following
6
A
M-DEA/01
6
A
M-FIL/07
6
A
M-FIL/06
6
A
M-STO/06
6
A
M-STO/05
6
A
M-STO/07
2 course to be chosen among the following
12
B
M-STO/04
12
B
M-STO/02
12
B
L-ANT/02
12
B
L-OR/01
12
B
M-STO/01
12
B
L-ANT/03
3
F
INF/01

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
L-FIL-LET/10
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/14
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-FIL-LET/11
6
B
L-LIN/05
3 course to be chosen among the following
6
C
L-ANT/02
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
M-STO/04
6
C
M-STO/02
6
C
SECS-P/12
6
C
L-FIL-LET/02
6
C
L-FIL-LET/02
6
C
L-ART/06
6
C
L-ART/02
6
C
L-ART/07
6
C
L-ART/07
6
C
SPS/03
6
C
M-STO/02
6
C
L-ART/05
6
C
L-ANT/03
6
C
M-STO/09
6
C
M-STO/01
6
C
M-STO/04
6
C
L-ANT/01
6
C
L-ANT/01
6
C
M-STO/02
6
C
L-ANT/03
6
C
SPS/08
6
C
L-ART/03
6
C
M-STO/05
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
M-GGR/01
6
A
L-FIL-LET/04
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
6
B
L-FIL-LET/08
2 course to be chosen among the following
6
A
M-DEA/01
6
A
M-FIL/07
6
A
M-FIL/06
6
A
M-STO/06
6
A
M-STO/05
6
A
M-STO/07
2 course to be chosen among the following
12
B
M-STO/04
12
B
M-STO/02
12
B
L-ANT/02
12
B
L-OR/01
12
B
M-STO/01
12
B
L-ANT/03
3
F
INF/01
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Other activitites
6
F
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations
iIntroductory
padvanced
mMasterful

The History of science (p)  (2017/2018)

Teaching code

4S01268

Teacher

Luca Ciancio

Coordinator

Luca Ciancio

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/05 - HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Period

First half of Semester 2  dal Feb 26, 2018 al Apr 21, 2018.

Lessons timetable Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The first aim is to clarify the differences between the Eighteenth-century transformism, especially Lamarck's theory of biological change, Darwin's evolution, and contemporary evolutionary theory. Secondly, the intention is to emphasize the implications of such debates for modern ideas concerning the place of man in nature. Therefore, interdisplinary relations with contemporary debates in philosophy and literature will be constantly emphasized. Analyzing a selection of relevant historical sources during class work, students will develop the ability to recognize topics and ways of the theorical exchange among disciplines. From both a chronological and methodological perspective, this course represents a natural sequel of the introductory course. As a result, students should be able to connect the main developments in modern culture to the rise of biological sciences. Moreover, they will acquire a deeper sensitivity toward the cognitive and social processes generating scientific innovation, enabling them to develop a critical attitude that it is essential to excercise citinzenship.

Program

The rise and development of evolutionary theory

Ancient biology
1. Plato and Aristotle
2. Lucretius
3. Biblical creationism
4. Metamorphosis and variation in nature

Variation and stability in the Seventeenth century
5. John Ray and the idea of perfect adaptation
6. Robert Hooke and he revolutions of the globe

Variation of the species in the Eighteenth century
7. B. de Maillet and Libertinism
8. Preformation and epigenesis
9. Buffon: degeneration of the species
10. Maupertuis, Diderot
11. Linnaeus and the economy of nature
12. Charles Bonnet: the Palingénésie

Pre-darwininian transformism
13. Erasmus Darwin
14. J.B. Lamarck
15. Cuvier vs. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire

Darwin's theories
16. The origin of the ’Origin'
17. Natural theology
18. On the Origin of species (1859)
19. Human evolution

Evolutionary theories in the twenteenth-century
20. The New Sinthesis
21. Intelligent Design
22. Punctuated equilibria according to Steven J. Gould

Each lecture will be divided in two parts. During the first part, Professor will introduce the general topic in a traditional way. In the second, students will be requested to analyse and debate historical sources and essays provided in advance in Pdf format.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Barsanti, G. Una lunga pazienza cieca. Storia dell'evoluzionismo Einaudi 2005

Examination Methods

During the traditional oral interview the professor will assess the quality of the acquired information, the logic of the argumentation, the originality and autonomy of thought acquired by the student.

The student's active participation in the class work will be duly considered.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE