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
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
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Medieval History, History of Christianity and Churches
Contemporary History I - LM
Early Modern History I - LM (Historical Anthropology)
1 module among the following1 module between the followingHistory of Science and Technology - LM
1 module between the followingHistory of Political Institutions II
History of Political Thought
1 module among the following
History of Medieval Art I
Medieval Latin Literature II
Digital tools for historical research
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Medieval History, History of Christianity and Churches
Contemporary History I - LM
Early Modern History I - LM (Historical Anthropology)
1 module among the following1 module between the followingHistory of Science and Technology - LM
1 module between the followingHistory of Political Institutions II
History of Political Thought
1 module among the following
History of Medieval Art I
Medieval Latin Literature II
Digital tools for historical research
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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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.
History of Science and Technology - LM [Sede VR] (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S001219
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Also offered in courses:
- History of Science and Technology - LM [Sede VR] of the course Master's degree in Arts (interuniversity)
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-STO/05 - HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Period
2 A dal Feb 14, 2022 al Mar 26, 2022.
Learning outcomes
Acquisition of knowledge and skills in the historical analysis of the sciences and their impact on the political and social environment of a given epoch.
Program
"Philosophical liberty": Galileo and the 20th century science.
The course first aim is to explore the salient moments of the human and intellectual experience of the great Italian scientist with particular emphasis on the battle of Galileo for the freedom of culture and science against the disciplinary instances coming from the church and the state. Teh second part pf the course will be focused on the
The working method will consist in the analysis of selected passages of Galileo's work and in the discussion, in seminar form, of the themes that appear most relevant both in the light of the culture of the Counter-Reformation, and in consideration of the current problems of research.
A. Galileo's claim for philosophical liberty
1. The mathematical method.
2. The Paduan years.
3. Discoveries with the telescope.
4. The anti-Aristotelian controversy.
5. A new philosophy.
6. Science and religion.
7. The controversy over comets.
8. The Dialogue concerning the two world systems (1632).
9. The trial and condemnation.
B. Philosophical liberty and contemporary world
10. Science and society today
11. Big Science, global economy and financial market
12. Disciplinary fragmentation and the big picture
Bibliography
Examination Methods
The examination will take place as an interview and will consist of the discussion of at least two topics of the program using as a basis for reflection the Galilean texts discussed in class. These texts are all included in the volume edited by Michele Camerota indicated as a reference text. For the second part, students are requested to read and learn the content of three essays uploaded in e-learning (BUCCHI, MERTON 1, MERTON 2).
