27280 - Seminars (1) (G.C)

Learning outcomes

The philosophy Seminars propose general objectives, which are those specific teaching seminar: (1) to train the students to philosophical discussion urging participation in conferences and presentations of Italian and foreign scholars; (2) deepen the topics of the courses through participation in philosophical lectures by specialists also of other universities; (3) broaden their thematic and methodological horizons to complete offered teaching.

Course contents

Philosophus Ridens (Joke's on you!)

Taking the moves from the technical literature that the Mediaeval Islamic culture composed about entertainment and deception, the seminar will introduce the Students to the analysis and discussion of primary (in translation) and secondary sources, inviting them to explore a variety of textual genres and topics. 

The focus on the cognitive side of the application of such knowledge to the manipulation of nature and mind is meant to invite the students to explore the different thematic lines in a personal, original and creative way. 

Readings/Bibliography

A reading of choice between: 

Lucia Raggetti, Un coniglio nel turbante (Editrice Bibliografica, 2021)

Al-Jawbari, The Book of Charlatans (NYU Press, 2020)

The detailed seminar syllabus, including the supplemetary readings, and the related materials will be available in the online platform Virtuale .

 

Teaching methods

The seminar will begin with some frontal teaching as way of introduction, the analysis and group discussion of primary sources. Students will be encouraged to follow their specific interests developed during the course and, in the second part of the seminar, to present the results of their individual or group research in class. In general, they will be invited to take active part to the discussion in class.

Assessment methods

To obtain eligibilty it will be necessary to attend al least 11 lessons out of the total of 15.

From this compulsory attendance will be excepted only

• Students who are currently abroad on Erasmus program
• Working students, who must document, by a declaration of their employer, that their working time makes attendance impossible for them
  
• Students with a certification of disability
• Students who are sick and can produce a medical certificate

Only for these two categories of students, eligibility will be obtained by taking a short oral examination.

 

Students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders are entitled to special adjustments according to their condition, subject to assessment by the University Service for Students with Disabilities and SLD. Please do not contact teachers or Department staff, but make an appointment with the Service. The Service will then determine what adjustments are specifically appropriate, and get in touch with the teacher. For more information, please visit the page:
https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students

Office hours

See the website of Lucia Raggetti