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.

Type D and Type F activities

1° semestre LM67 Verona From 9/30/24 To 1/17/25
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° Biochemistry for sport D Massimo Donadelli (Coordinator)
1° 2° Methodology of sport activities measures D Cantor Tarperi (Coordinator)
2° semestre LM67 Verona From 3/3/25 To 6/6/25
years Modules TAF Teacher
Forensic medicine and social security D Aldo Eliano Polettini (Coordinator)
1° 2° Sports and drugs D Giovanna Paolone (Coordinator)
2° semestre LM68 Rovereto From 3/3/25 To 6/6/25
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° Outdoor sport activity for health and wellbeing D Anna Pedrinolla (Coordinator)
2° semestre LM68 Verona From 3/3/25 To 6/6/25
years Modules TAF Teacher
Clinical biochemistry applied to sport activity D Giuseppe Lippi (Coordinator)
1° 2° Research methodology applied to sport D Chiara Zoppirolli (Coordinator)

Teaching code

4S000548

Teacher

Giolo Fele

Coordinator

Giolo Fele

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION

Period

2° semestre LM68 Rovereto dal Mar 3, 2025 al Jun 6, 2025.

Location

ROVERETO

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Learning objectives

The course aims at analysing the main theories about communication and sociology of sport. In particular, it will examine globalisation, sport events and the historical aspects of “sportivization”. At the end of the course students will be able to know the main sociological theories and the methods of social research on sport events. They will know also the tecniques of social research in order to analyse the tv sport audience and the relations among sport, sponsor and advertisement.

Program

1. Introduction: play, sport, ritual, theatre
2. The emergence of sport as a sociological problem
3. Sport and globalisation
4. Rules, regulations, fair play
5. Normality and deviance in sport
6. Rituals and Olympic games
7. Body and soul in sport
8. Students presentations
9. Students presentations

Didactic methods

Active student participation in class is highly recommended

Learning assessment procedures

For attending students, the examination consists of an oral interview on the topics covered in class. More instructions in class.
For non-attending students, the examination consists of an oral interview on the examination texts indicated on the syllabus.
Students intending to take a single course will be treated as attending or not attending, as appropriate.

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

- Carefulness and sensibility in reading the assigned texts;
- Accuracy, attention, and seriousness in following the instructions and completing the assigned work;
- Commitment and being on time for the assigned tasks;
- The ability to be effective and clear, using no more words than is required, and stating the argument in a clear and simple way;
- The coherence of the argument;
- Ability to organize and structure the content of the presentation in a logical and consistent way;
- Displayed mastery of the subject and intellectual maturity.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

To be considered an attending student, one must attend at least 70% of the lectures.

Exam language

Italiano