Bachelors 2017 in Parma Italy. Official Program Description Philosophical studies Bachelor Course without admission test • 5 places available for non EU citizens The primary aim of the three-year Philosophical Studies course, structured in a single program, is that of providing a solid basic knowledge of the traditional areas of philosophy, both from a historical and theoretical standpoint. Ample space is given to history of philosophy, structured traditionally from ancient to contemporary philosophy, with particular attention to reading the classics of philosophical thinking. Logical-linguistic instruction provides the tools for the study of contemporary analytic philosophy. A third area, represented by ethical-political, sociological and aesthetic studies, concentrates on contemporaneity and the complex relationship between philosophy and human sciences. The strictly philosophical training is complemented by historical studies, with the aim of promoting students’ access to traditional career opportunities such as teaching. In general, the course aims to develop students’ analytical, critical and argumentative skills. This can be encouraged by the combination of two factors: the limited number of students enrolled in the course as well as the favourable numerical ratio between the professors and students; both circumstances provide opportunities, not possible in other courses, for active participation during lectures and seminars. The course offers a solid theoretical base for the development of interdisciplinary skills that can be employed in different professional environments that can differ greatly from traditional teaching careers: professions connected with publishing, information, preparation of cultural events, intercultural mediation, public relations, and organization of work and staff in public... [-]