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:

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
Foreign language B1 (CB Test): English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
3
E
-

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 course to be chosen among the following
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Foreign language B1 (CB Test): English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 course to be chosen among the following
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Other activitites
6
F
-

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Teaching code

4S01266

Coordinator

Luca Ciancio

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/05 - HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Period

Sem. IIA dal Feb 27, 2017 al Apr 22, 2017.

Learning outcomes

This course intends to explore first of all the impact of modern science on traditional views of man and on ideas on man's place in nature. It also aims at showing to what extent scientific culture was linked both to social and material setting in which scientists worked. For the students in Philosophy, Literature and Art History this course is an opportunity to explore the manifold connections between their disciplinary interests and the rise of modern science.

Program

The course focuses on the rise of scientific culture in Europe from the Renaissance to the Eighteenth century. Particular attention will be devoted to revolutionary ideas in astronomy, physics, natural history and medicine.

Textbook. The student must choose one of the following two books:

1. A. Clericuzio, La macchina del mondo, Roma, Carocci, 2005;

2. R. Maiocchi, Storia della scienza in Occidente, Firenze, La Nuova Italia, 2000, pp. 79-89 (Aristotle's physics), 128-135 (Tolomaeus, Galen), 191-368 (Early modern science,Part IV, V, VI), 543-49 (Conclusions).

Students not partecipating in the lectures must follow the suggestions given in the files “lessico corso (i) 16-17” and "Programma (i)16-17" downloadable from the Professor on-line page in the Dept. of Cultures and Civilisations

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Clericuzio, Antonio La macchina del mondo Carocci 2006

Examination Methods

Interview

European students in Erasmus are kindly requested to get in contact with the Professor

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