Human - Animal Studies
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to enable participants to acquire knowledge and to understand the relationship between human and non-human animals, through the reading, the commentary and the critical assessment of well-known classics of the discipline.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student
- masters a systematic and in-depth knowledge of the history of Ethics from ancient times to contemporary times, acquired through the reading of the classics and the study of secondary literature;
- has a philologically sound knowledge of the sources of the texts under analysis;
- understands the various interpretations of texts on human animal studies in different chronological, cultural and linguistic contexts;
- knows the topics taken as peculiar object in the course of the year;
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the student
- can apply the knowledge acquired in framing authors and texts historically;
- can soundly and adequately interpret ethical doctrines by relating them to their processing contexts and their respective functions;
- can apply the philosophical lexicon to the analysis and discussion of texts and problems;
- can apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of complex texts and problems.
At the end of the course, the student
- masters a systematic and in-depth knowledge of the history of Ethics from ancient times to contemporary times, acquired through the reading of the classics and the study of secondary literature;
- has a philologically sound knowledge of the sources of the texts under analysis;
- understands the various interpretations of texts on human animal studies in different chronological, cultural and linguistic contexts;
- knows the topics taken as peculiar object in the course of the year;
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the study path, the student
- can apply the knowledge acquired in framing authors and texts historically;
- can soundly and adequately interpret ethical doctrines by relating them to their processing contexts and their respective functions;
- can apply the philosophical lexicon to the analysis and discussion of texts and problems;
- can apply the understanding of concepts and argumentative forms to the analysis of complex texts and problems.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
During the ongoing covid emergency, the course syllabus will be maintained with the following changes made to enhance the effectiveness of the online version of the course, which was originally designed for face-to-face teaching.
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MSTeams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://gmorminohas.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/Home/
Teams: keycode 4n8rqd9
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MSTeams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
Ariel: https://gmorminohas.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/Home/
Teams: keycode 4n8rqd9
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
Course syllabus
First of all, the course addresses some general problems related to the relationship between humans and other animals. It then focuses on the human colonization of ever wider areas of the planet, both following the various phases of said conquest and outlining its cultural consequences.
Prerequisites for admission
Students need have a solid knowledge of philosophy, as endured by the LT course; a knowledge of the English language is preferable.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Debate
Debate
Teaching Resources
9 cfu:
● G. Mormino-R. Colombo-B. Piazzesi, Dalla predazione al dominio: la guerra contro gli animali
● Handout
6 cfu:
● G. Mormino-R. Colombo-B. Piazzesi, Dalla predazione al dominio: la guerra contro gli animali
N. B. All students will have to listen the recordings of the lessons, which will be available both on TEAMS and on ARIEL.
● G. Mormino-R. Colombo-B. Piazzesi, Dalla predazione al dominio: la guerra contro gli animali
● Handout
6 cfu:
● G. Mormino-R. Colombo-B. Piazzesi, Dalla predazione al dominio: la guerra contro gli animali
N. B. All students will have to listen the recordings of the lessons, which will be available both on TEAMS and on ARIEL.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final examination consists of an oral exam. The purpose of the oral exam will be to test the knowledge and skills acquired by students in light of the course topics.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discussed during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language;
- the skill to select the main aspects of the argumentations and to connect them in a personal framework.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discussed during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language;
- the skill to select the main aspects of the argumentations and to connect them in a personal framework.
Unita' didattica A
M-FIL/03 - MORAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-FIL/03 - MORAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-FIL/03 - MORAL PHILOSOPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)