Study-unit Rituality, Religious Practices and Material Culture

Course name Socioanthropological studies for integration and social security
Study-unit Code A002558
Curriculum Comune a tutti i curricula
Lecturer Francesco Marcattili
Lecturers
  • Francesco Marcattili
Hours
  • 72 ore - Francesco Marcattili
CFU 9
Course Regulation Coorte 2023
Supplied 2024/25
Supplied other course regulation
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