Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will know and understand the bases of an historical perspective in medicine and will be able to apply an history-based approach to examples of diseases or treatments.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
- Medicine in the Middle Age and in the Modern Age
- The "Black Death" and its consequences on the development of medicine and health organization.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Angeletti - Gazzaniga
"Storia, filosofia ed etica generale della medicina", 4 ed.
Elsevier, Milano, 2012
Cosmacini
"Storia della medicina e della sanità in Italia"
Laterza, Roma, 2016
Corbellini
"Breve storia delle idee di salute e malattia"
Carocci, Roma, 2012
Teaching methods
Interactive oral lessons with the support of iconographic material and the involvement of experts in the field.
The material discussed during the lessons will be available on the Elly platform.
Assessment methods and criteria
CFU gained with attendance to lectures. Achievement of the didactic objectives will be verified at the fourth year through the preparation of a graphical presentation.
Other information
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