Studying at the University of Verona

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.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities - 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:

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 modules to be chosen among the following

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
L-FIL-LET/10
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
Final exam
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 modules to be chosen among the following
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
L-FIL-LET/10
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Further activities
3
F
-

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Teaching code

4S01118

Coordinator

Ilaria Possenti

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/03 - HISTORY OF POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

Period

CuCi 2 A, CuCi 2 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Learning objectives

The course aims at providing examples of the contribution that History of political institutions can give to the critical comprehension of political problems of the present. At the end of the course, students will have to prove that they: - accurately know the subjects of the program, - are able to expose them in a consequential and concise way, - have acquired independent judgement.

Prerequisites and basic notions

The course does not require any prerequisites

Program

COURSE TITLE AND TOPIC:
"The State and Postcolonial Citizenship"
TEXTS:
PART ONE
- S. Petrucciani, "Modelli di filosofia politica" (Einaudi 2003), pp. 33-59 e 77-128.
- R. Bernstein, "Hannah Arendt. La politica tra crisi e rivoluzione" (ombre corte 2022), pp. 21-45.
SECONDA PARTE:
- M. Fioravanti, a cura di, "Lo Stato moderno in Europa" (Laterza 2010), Capitoli 1, 2, 3, 4
- I. Rosoni, "Le istituzioni politiche coloniali", in M. Meriggi e L. Tedoldi, "Storia delle istituzioni politiche" (Carocci 2023).

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures and discussions.

Learning assessment procedures

The study of the texts indicated in the syllabus is not an optional, but an essential step in preparing the exam.
The examination will consist of an oral test lasting 20-30 minutes. In the first 5 minutes students will be allowed to present a topic they can choose from the classroom discussions and/or the exam syllabus.

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

Evaluation criteria

The exam will allow to verify:
- Knowledge of the technical terms, concepts and notions of the discipline;
- The ability to argue scientifically by applying these terms, concepts and notions;
- Competence in developing autonomous analyzes and reflections.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

60% knowledge
20% argumentative skills
20% critical skills
The final grade is expressed out of thirty. The eventual attribution of honors is foreseen in cases in which the student has demonstrated excellent knowledge and skills.

Exam language

Italiano