39134 - "History of Medicine Antropology and Sociology in the Food History"

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will have developed an understanding of how the relationship between human life and nutrition has evolved over the centuries, with particular attention to the historical aspects of food-related diseases. They will also acquire knowledge of the historical development of specific dietary practices that have played a crucial role in supporting surgical and resuscitation techniques.

Course contents

This course is part of the Integrated Course in Human Sciences.
The specific contents of this course include:

• The history of medicine, with a particular focus on the history of food and nutrition;

• The relationship between food and medicine from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance;

• The evolution of the concept of nutrition;

• Scientific nutrition;

• The relationship between body and food;

• Food transformations over time;

• Ethics of care and nutrition;

• The healthcare professional–patient relationship in the field of nutrition;

• Ethical issues in clinical nutrition;

• Ethical dilemmas and clinical nutrition in critical care situations

Readings/Bibliography

PDFs of the PowerPoint presentations used during the lectures will constitute the core material for the exam, together with selected scientific papers discussed in class.
All materials will be made available after each lecture.

The following readings are also recommended:

• Cosmacini, L’arte lunga. Storia della medicina dall’antichità a oggi, Laterza, 2011

• Corbellini, Storia e teorie della salute e della malattia, Carocci, 2014

Teaching methods

Lectures and Structured discussions on selected themes.

Interdisciplinary seminars.

Assessment methods

Assessment will be conducted through a final oral examination.

The oral exam will cover the topics addressed during the lectures and the materials listed in the “Readings/Bibliography” section.

The exam dates within each exam session will be available on the instructor’s personal webpage under the “Exam Dates” section.

Assessment will take into account the student’s knowledge of the topics, clarity of exposition, and ability to connect the various themes.

Students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or temporary/permanent disabilities:
You are advised to contact the appropriate University Office well in advance: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en
The office will be responsible for proposing any necessary accommodations to the students concerned. These accommodations must be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days in advance. The instructor will assess their suitability in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

PDFs of the powerpoint presentations and scientific articles used during the lectures will be made available on the official tools as Virtuale platform, along with other materials considered useful and used during the course.

Office hours

See the website of Ludovica De Panfilis