Study-unit CULTURES AND RELIGIONS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
| Course name | Philosophy and ethics of relationships |
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| Study-unit Code | A001725 |
| Curriculum | Filosofia e storia |
| Lecturer | Francesco Marcattili |
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| CFU | 12 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
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| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | L-ANT/07 |
| Type of study-unit | Opzionale (Optional) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | Introduction to Religions of the Ancient World - Introduction to Classical Mythology. |
| Reference texts | 6 Course Credits: - G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-137, 173-269). - B. Santorelli, Introduzione alla mitologia classica, Milano 2024 (Mondadori), pp. 1-128; students must also choose TWO of the following chapters to read: Chapter 6. I miti degli Argivi Chapter 7. I miti di Creta e di Atene Chapter 8. Tebe Chapter 9. Eracle Chapter 10. Gli Argonauti Chapter 11. La guerra di Troia Chapter 12. I ritorni degli Eroi Chapter 13. La fondazione di Roma. 9 Course Credits: - G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-287, 439-567). - G. Ferraro, Il linguaggio del mito: valori simbolici e realtà sociale nelle mitologie primitive, Milano 2001 (Meltemi). 12 Course Credits: - G. Filoramo, M. Massenzio, M. Raveri, P. Scarpi, Manuale di storia delle religioni, Roma–Bari 1998 (Laterza) (pp. 5-287, 439-567). The students of the course of Philosophy and Ethics of Relationships (12 CFU) shall select further textbooks in addition to the Manual in agreement with the teacher. |
| Educational objectives | The course aims to introduce the students to basic issues related to the ancient religions and classical mythology. |
| Prerequisites | Basic knowledge of the ancient history and/or anthropological topics. |
| Teaching methods | Face to face lectures, PPT presentations. |
| Other information | Students are expected to attend class regularly. |
| Learning verification modality | The evaluation process provides an oral exam (duration: about 20 min.) on topics discussed in the lectures. Students with disabilities and/or with SLD who, having completed regular accreditation through SOL, have obtained access to University services, can apply for the compensatory tools ensured by law (e.g. textbooks in digital format; teaching materials in accessible formats: presentations, handouts, workbooks, provided if necessary in advance of the lessons), for which consult https://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa. For the request, students are invited to ask the teacher, who will put them in contact with the Disability and/or DSA Department Coordinator. |
| Extended program | The course will survey major themes related to the History of Religions and the Classical Mythology. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile |