- Docente: Monica Azzolini
- Credits: 12
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Philosophy (cod. 0957)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Philosophy (cod. 9216)
Course contents
The main text adopted for this course is available in English as well as Italian. Students wishing to study on the English version, and take the exam in English should notify the Professor at the beginning of the second semester. Please note that the short essay by Paré is not available in an English translation and it has been substituted with another primary source (see details below).
Readings/Bibliography
L. Daston and K. Park, Wonders and the Order of Nature, 1150-1750 (New York: Zone Books, 1998)
Ambroise Paré, On Monsters and Marvels, transl. with an introduction and notes by J.L. Palmister (Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press, 1982), Ch. 35 and Appendix 1.
Teaching methods
Lectures and class discussion.
Assessment methods
Oral exam. Students not familiar with the Italian system and wishing to conduct the exam in English are warmly encouraged to contact the Professor at the beginning of the semester.
Teaching tools
Virtual learning Environment (e-learning platform), power-point, internet sites and information about local museums.
Office hours
See the website of Monica Azzolini