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.

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

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 Scienze della comunicazione - 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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-FIL-LET/12
6
A
INF/01
6
A
L-LIN/01
6
A
M-STO/04
6
B
L-ART/07
6
B
L-ART/05
12
B/C
M-FIL/01 ,M-FIL/03
3
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-LIN/12
12
A
SPS/07 ,SPS/08
6
B
L-ART/06
12
B
M-PSI/05
To be chosen between
6
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
SECS-P/10
6
B
SECS-P/08
2nd foreign language
6
E
-

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
INF/01
6
B
IUS/10
6
B
SPS/01
6
B
M-FIL/02
6
B
M-PSI/06
To be chosen between
6
C
L-FIL-LET/14
6
C
M-DEA/01
6
C
L-LIN/10
6
C
M-STO/06
6
C
L-FIL-LET/11
To be chosen between
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
M-STO/08
Final exam
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-LIN/12
12
A
SPS/07 ,SPS/08
6
B
L-ART/06
12
B
M-PSI/05
To be chosen between
6
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
SECS-P/10
6
B
SECS-P/08
2nd foreign language
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Stage/laboratories
9
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
12
D
-

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

Logic and philosophy of science SC (p)  (2019/2020)

Teaching code

4S02214

Teacher

Gerardo Ienna

Coordinator

Gerardo Ienna

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

Period

Sem 1A, Sem 1B

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course is conceived as an introduction to philosophy of science. By the end of the course the student will be able

To orientate him/herself in the contemporary debates in philosophy of science
To discuss the main themes in the field of social studies of science
To distinguish between bad and good forms of scientific communication
To formulate critically philosophical arguments

Program

Introduction to historical and social epistemology

Part A) Introduction to historical epistemology
In first part of the course I will introduce the main epistemological debates of the XX century such as: continuity vs discontinuity, internalism vs externalism, unity of science vs plurality of sciences. Furthermore, I will discuss the main protagonists of these debates.

Part B) Science, Technology, Society and problems of scientific communications
In the second part of the course, I will introduce the research field of Social Studies of Science and its major epistemological consequences. This will be carry out through the analysis of case studies of technoscientific controversies involving scientists (or experts) and their public. These discussions will allow as to clarify the relations between scientific knowledge and scientific information and the distinction between bad and good forms of scientific popularization.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Mauro Dorato Disinformazione scientifica e democrazia. La competenza dell'esperto e l'autonomia del cittadino Raffaelllo Cortina 2019 Testo a scelta dello studente
Tipaldo, Giuseppe La società della pseudoscienza. Orientarsi tra buone e cattive spiegazioni Il Mulino 2019 978-88-15-28016-9 Testo a scelta dello studente [Limitatamente a Introduzione, e capitoli 4, 5, 6 e 7)
Bucchi, Massimiano Scienza e società. Introduzione alla sociologia della scienza Raffaello Cortina 2010 978-88-6030-344-8
Omodeo, Pietro Daniel (a cura di) Sette lezioni di epistemologia storica in corso di pubblicazione 2020 [dispense fornite dal docente in attesa della pubblicazione]
Oldroyd, David Storia della filosofia della scienza. Da platone a popper e oltre ETS 1998 88-428-0615-3 (solamente i capitoli V, VI, VIII, IX)

Examination Methods

Written exam: test consisting of a questionnaire with open answers and/or multiple choice text. The students can choose to submit also a short essay about the topics discussed in the lectures (to be agreed with the instructor). The essay is worth 0 to 5 points on the final evaluation.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and in accordance with the University of Verona guidelines, during ​the 2020 summer session the assessment modality will be modified as follows: online oral exam.
See also https://www.univr.it/it/esami-studenti

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