What are Your course of study includes the obligation to acquire CFUs by carrying outOther Activities that are closely related to your university course and useful for your entry into the world of work. In your study plan there are 6 CFUs for other activities, of which:3 CFUs for other knowledge useful for employment (cod. 67975)3 CFU for knowledge of a foreign language level B2 or higher (cod. 108657 for English; cod. 106571 for other foreign languages)If you enrolled in years prior to 2025/2026, you must refer to the course offering corresponding to your year of admission to the course.. You can enter code 67975 Other Activities in your study plan in either your first or second year.N.B.The Other Activities code 67975 can be carried outat any time during the two years, but you can only request recognition if you have entered the corresponding code in your study plan. If you have not entered it, you can still carry out the activities that are useful for obtaining the other credits.To submit documents you will have to wait until the following academic year, when you will enter the code for the educational activity in your plan.
Recognized activities As a general rule, students requesting the recognition of "other" credits under code 67975 Other activities must produce documentation to the appropriate committee showing the activity carried out and/or competence acquired and the duration of the activity itself at least two months before the final discussion. The following cases are envisaged:period of study abroad at university locations recognised by the same course of study (3 CFU for a duration of no less than 2 months);stage or laboratory activities recognised by the CCDS;relational and didactic training activities at public or legally recognised organisationsattendance certificates at conventions, conferences, seminars and seminar cycles strictly pertinent to curricular training, as established by the committee (in accordance with the general training principle according to which 1CFU is equivalent to 25 hours of activity in attendance or equivalent);computer skills, subject to passing the specific test (from 1 to 3 CFU);elective teaching activities (ADE);student representation activities in the University's self-governing bodies (Course Council, Department Council, CDA, Academic Senate, various committees) (1 CFU)knowledge of another foreign language (in addition to that required to fulfil the requirements of the regulations) subject to certification (up to a maximum of 2 CFU);other, subject to examination by the committee and specific approval by the CCdS. Activities already recognised during the three-year degree course cannot be recognised again as other credits during the Master's degree course.
Conventions, conferences, seminars All updates on conferences, lectures, seminar series and other events organised by lecturers are published: . on the Aulaweb "Notices and documents useful for students" of the CoS on the Facebook page "Philosophy at the University of Genoa" on the Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/filosofia.genova/ Please note that the recognition can only be made according to the general training principle according to which 1CFU is equivalent to 25 hours of activity in attendance or equivalent. For this purpose, you will necessarily have to use the Specific form downloadable below among the attachments. When you have collected 25 (or multiples thereof) hours of attendance, you will have to apply to the other credit committee for credit(s). All updates on conferences, lectures, seminar series and other events organised by lecturers are published: . on the Aulaweb "Notices and documents useful for students" of the CoS on the Facebook page "Philosophy at the University of Genoa" on the Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/filosofia.genova/ Please note that the recognition can only be made according to the general training principle according to which 1CFU is equivalent to 25 hours of activity in attendance or equivalent. For this purpose, you will necessarily have to use the Specific form downloadable below among the attachments. When you have collected 25 (or multiples thereof) hours of attendance, you will have to apply to the other credit committee for credit(s). Computer skills 1–3 CFUThe IT skills test is an exam for which you must prepare independently. All information regarding the exam schedule and study materials can be found on Teams.Teams code: qinypdmTo book your test, simply send an email to corrado.fumagalli@unige.it and then join the Teams channel at the time of the test.The subject line of the email must be “IT skills test” and the email must include your first name, surname, student number, and degree programme. 1–3 CFUThe IT skills test is an exam for which you must prepare independently. All information regarding the exam schedule and study materials can be found on Teams.Teams code: qinypdmTo book your test, simply send an email to corrado.fumagalli@unige.it and then join the Teams channel at the time of the test.The subject line of the email must be “IT skills test” and the email must include your first name, surname, student number, and degree programme. Citizenship training The course Citizenship Education is aimed at all students enrolled on the University’s bachelor’s, master’s, single-cycle master’s and PhD programmes, regardless of the department offering the programme or the degree programme in which they are enrolled. The aim of the course is to promote the development of active and responsible citizenship through the acquisition of personal, social, entrepreneurial and digital skills.The degree programme recognises, amongst other curricular activities, the seminar modules listed below; however the maximum number of credits that can be recognised out of the total credits allocated to ‘other activities’ as provided for in the study programme regulations is 3 CFU:Marginalised Groups and Rights code no.106493 (DAFIST – contact: Prof. Langella) - 1 CFUReligions in the public sphere code 111338 (DAFIST – contact: Prof. Colagrossi) - 1 CFUMulticulturalism and citizenship code 106458 (DLCM – contact: Prof. Pusillo) - 1 CFUSustainability code 98152 (DICCA – didatticadicca@unige.it) - 1 CFUCitizenship, volunteering and soft skills code 106502 (DIMES – didattica.dimes@unige.it) - 1 CFUVolunteering code 111296 (DIMES – didattica.dimes@unige.it) - 3 CFUCitizenship and rights in the age of globalisation code 103762 (DIGI – didattica.ddg@unige.it) - 1 creditEducation for European citizenship. The role of the European Parliament: history, functions and key players code 117335 (DISPI - didattica.dispo@unige.it) - 1 CFUIntegration beyond Prejudice: pathways to active citizenship as a tool for deconstructing prejudices about migration and intercultural encounter code 113802 ( DISPI - didattica.dispo@unige.it) - 1 CFUAI in a nutshell code 111818 (DISFOR - formazione.raise@unige.it) - 1 CFUData Science in a Nutshell code 111819 (DISFOR - formazione.raise@unige.it) - 1 CFUPLEASE NOTE: the range of modules on offer may vary from year to year; please wait for the annual notice containing the list of modules offered in the current academic year. The course Citizenship Education is aimed at all students enrolled on the University’s bachelor’s, master’s, single-cycle master’s and PhD programmes, regardless of the department offering the programme or the degree programme in which they are enrolled. The aim of the course is to promote the development of active and responsible citizenship through the acquisition of personal, social, entrepreneurial and digital skills.The degree programme recognises, amongst other curricular activities, the seminar modules listed below; however the maximum number of credits that can be recognised out of the total credits allocated to ‘other activities’ as provided for in the study programme regulations is 3 CFU:Marginalised Groups and Rights code no.106493 (DAFIST – contact: Prof. Langella) - 1 CFUReligions in the public sphere code 111338 (DAFIST – contact: Prof. Colagrossi) - 1 CFUMulticulturalism and citizenship code 106458 (DLCM – contact: Prof. Pusillo) - 1 CFUSustainability code 98152 (DICCA – didatticadicca@unige.it) - 1 CFUCitizenship, volunteering and soft skills code 106502 (DIMES – didattica.dimes@unige.it) - 1 CFUVolunteering code 111296 (DIMES – didattica.dimes@unige.it) - 3 CFUCitizenship and rights in the age of globalisation code 103762 (DIGI – didattica.ddg@unige.it) - 1 creditEducation for European citizenship. The role of the European Parliament: history, functions and key players code 117335 (DISPI - didattica.dispo@unige.it) - 1 CFUIntegration beyond Prejudice: pathways to active citizenship as a tool for deconstructing prejudices about migration and intercultural encounter code 113802 ( DISPI - didattica.dispo@unige.it) - 1 CFUAI in a nutshell code 111818 (DISFOR - formazione.raise@unige.it) - 1 CFUData Science in a Nutshell code 111819 (DISFOR - formazione.raise@unige.it) - 1 CFUPLEASE NOTE: the range of modules on offer may vary from year to year; please wait for the annual notice containing the list of modules offered in the current academic year. Italian Sign Language (LIS) and Tactile LIS (LISt) – basic and intermediate levels – academic year 2026/2027 max 2 CFU(1 CFU for the basic course, 1 CFU for the intermediate course, 2 CFU for both)Introduced in the wake of the Italian State’s recognition of Italian Sign Language (LIS) and Tactile Italian Sign Language (LISt), this course aims to introduce participants to the world of LIS and LISt; a world in which communication takes place through a channel different from the one we usually associate with (spoken) languages: the visual/tactile-gestural channel. Course coordinator: Danilo MonteverdeFurther information on lesson timetables and classrooms will be published in due course in the ‘News’ section of this website. max 2 CFU(1 CFU for the basic course, 1 CFU for the intermediate course, 2 CFU for both)Introduced in the wake of the Italian State’s recognition of Italian Sign Language (LIS) and Tactile Italian Sign Language (LISt), this course aims to introduce participants to the world of LIS and LISt; a world in which communication takes place through a channel different from the one we usually associate with (spoken) languages: the visual/tactile-gestural channel. Course coordinator: Danilo MonteverdeFurther information on lesson timetables and classrooms will be published in due course in the ‘News’ section of this website. Philosophy for Children Workshop - Community 1 CFUCourse co-ordinator: Prof. Maria Silvia VaccarezzaWorkshop on philosophical methodologies for character education and complex thinkingTo deepen theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the philosophy for children/community approach and to philosophical practices;To acquire skills in facilitating philosophical dialogue within research communities;To practise and develop the critical, creative and caring aspects of the thinking process;To explore in greater depth the relationship between ‘philosophy for children/community’ and philosophy.The workshop aims to involve students (undergraduate and postgraduate) from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Genoa. The activities will be organised into two sessions per month, totalling 25 hours, comprising 16 hours of face-to-face teaching and 9 hours of individual study (1 CFU).Philosophy for Children originated in the early 1970s thanks to the work of Matthew Lipman and Anna Margareth Sharp, a professor of logic and a professor of pedagogy, respectively, at Columbia University. It is a proposed approach to the practice of philosophy capable of suggesting some significant changes within the school setting: from the classroom to a research community; from the role of the teacher to that of a facilitator; and from the idea of knowledge as the acquisition of information to that of a dialogical, questioning and reflective process.Philosophy for Community is one of the possible developments of Philosophy for Children. It is aimed in particular at the adult world and at certain contexts: workplaces, social and healthcare workers; prisons; support communities for substance users; neighbourhood workshops; informal groups; libraries. The research workshop on philosophy for children/community, promoted by Professor Maria Silvia Vaccarezza in collaboration with Silvia Bevilacqua (Propositi di filosofia snc) aims to experiment with and promote research into philosophy for children-community and philosophical practices by exploring the philosophical, pedagogical and political dimensions from both theoretical and practical perspectives; with a particular focus on possible applications in school, out-of-school, educational and social contexts. The activities involve the direct participation of students/members. 1 CFUCourse co-ordinator: Prof. Maria Silvia VaccarezzaWorkshop on philosophical methodologies for character education and complex thinkingTo deepen theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the philosophy for children/community approach and to philosophical practices;To acquire skills in facilitating philosophical dialogue within research communities;To practise and develop the critical, creative and caring aspects of the thinking process;To explore in greater depth the relationship between ‘philosophy for children/community’ and philosophy.The workshop aims to involve students (undergraduate and postgraduate) from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Genoa. The activities will be organised into two sessions per month, totalling 25 hours, comprising 16 hours of face-to-face teaching and 9 hours of individual study (1 CFU).Philosophy for Children originated in the early 1970s thanks to the work of Matthew Lipman and Anna Margareth Sharp, a professor of logic and a professor of pedagogy, respectively, at Columbia University. It is a proposed approach to the practice of philosophy capable of suggesting some significant changes within the school setting: from the classroom to a research community; from the role of the teacher to that of a facilitator; and from the idea of knowledge as the acquisition of information to that of a dialogical, questioning and reflective process.Philosophy for Community is one of the possible developments of Philosophy for Children. It is aimed in particular at the adult world and at certain contexts: workplaces, social and healthcare workers; prisons; support communities for substance users; neighbourhood workshops; informal groups; libraries. The research workshop on philosophy for children/community, promoted by Professor Maria Silvia Vaccarezza in collaboration with Silvia Bevilacqua (Propositi di filosofia snc) aims to experiment with and promote research into philosophy for children-community and philosophical practices by exploring the philosophical, pedagogical and political dimensions from both theoretical and practical perspectives; with a particular focus on possible applications in school, out-of-school, educational and social contexts. The activities involve the direct participation of students/members. Elective Educational Activities (ADE) The degree programmes in Philosophy and Philosophical Methodologies recognise any elective teaching activities (i.e. those organised independently by students) for the purposes of other credits. To do so, an agreement with the lecturer is required, as set out in the specific regulations, available in the attachment:ADE Philosophy RegulationsADE Regulations: Philosophical Methodologies The degree programmes in Philosophy and Philosophical Methodologies recognise any elective teaching activities (i.e. those organised independently by students) for the purposes of other credits. To do so, an agreement with the lecturer is required, as set out in the specific regulations, available in the attachment:ADE Philosophy RegulationsADE Regulations: Philosophical Methodologies Other initiatives Criteria for the acceptance and assessment of proposals for initiatives to be recognised as ‘other credits’ You may apply to the ‘Other Credits’ Committee for the recognition of activities other than those provided for in the regulations. Upon receipt of a proposal for an initiative or activity, the Other Credits Committee:assesses the relevance (C) of the proposal to the subject areas of the course (with a variable percentage weighting):- for philosophy, psychology, pedagogy, etc., the weighting will be 1- for related subjects (humanities, etc.), it may range from 0.5 to 0.8assess the number of hours (O) you will be required to commit, and whether the proposed activity involves additional work by participants (e.g. report, dissertation, individual assignment, etc.) and, if so, for how many additional hours (Ou)provide the CCdS with the information required for assessment: title, date(s), times and venue, relevance (C), number of hours (O), any additional hours (Ou), documentation provided by the proposerThe credit to be awarded for the initiative is calculated by the CCdS using this formula:credit = C × (O + Ou) / 25 (rounded to the nearest tenth)Following approval by the CCdS, the initiative will be published on the CdS website. You may then take part in the activity and, upon completion, have the relevant certificate signed. Initiatives that have not been approved by the CCdS will not be credited. Criteria for the acceptance and assessment of proposals for initiatives to be recognised as ‘other credits’ You may apply to the ‘Other Credits’ Committee for the recognition of activities other than those provided for in the regulations. Upon receipt of a proposal for an initiative or activity, the Other Credits Committee:assesses the relevance (C) of the proposal to the subject areas of the course (with a variable percentage weighting):- for philosophy, psychology, pedagogy, etc., the weighting will be 1- for related subjects (humanities, etc.), it may range from 0.5 to 0.8assess the number of hours (O) you will be required to commit, and whether the proposed activity involves additional work by participants (e.g. report, dissertation, individual assignment, etc.) and, if so, for how many additional hours (Ou)provide the CCdS with the information required for assessment: title, date(s), times and venue, relevance (C), number of hours (O), any additional hours (Ou), documentation provided by the proposerThe credit to be awarded for the initiative is calculated by the CCdS using this formula:credit = C × (O + Ou) / 25 (rounded to the nearest tenth)Following approval by the CCdS, the initiative will be published on the CdS website. You may then take part in the activity and, upon completion, have the relevant certificate signed. Initiatives that have not been approved by the CCdS will not be credited.
CFU Recognition To apply for the recognition of credits others you must submit to the Committee on Credits Others, at least two months before the final discussion:the application form (available below, attached)paper documentation attesting the activity performed, the competence acquired and the duration of the activityor, in the case of conventions, conferences, seminars, etc. the specific form (available in the annex below). Activities already recognised during the three-year degree course cannot be recognised again as course credits during the master's degree course. Attachments Document Modulo specifico Document Modulo per presentare istanza di riconoscimento crediti altri Foreign language proficiency Additional language skills - 3 CFU Starting from the academic year 2025/2026, the educational offer of the Study Course includes the obligation to acquire 3 CFUs with the passing of a foreign language test of at least level B2 to be chosen from English (with the possibility of tutoring), French and German (with a CLAT course in self-study), Spanish (without support or tutoring). The course recognises certifications at the same level or higher.English (cod. 108657)In the academic year 2025/2026 the English language course will be taught by Prof. Justin Rainey (go to the teaching schedule).Alternatively, you can follow the self-study online course offered by the University's Language Skills Development Sector (CLAT) and take the final test (which consists of a computer-based test). For career recognition purposes, you will have to forward the certificate of proficiency issued by CLAT to the teacher in charge of teaching code 108657 (Prof. Rainey).Information about access to the online course is made available every year around mid-October on the Aulaweb "Notices and useful documents for students - PHILOSOPHY METHODOLOGIES".Information about the final test and how to issue the level certificate is available here: https://clat.unige.it/TestENB2 FRENCH - SPANISH - GERMAN (cod. 106571)If, on the other hand, you wish to take the B2 level test in a language other than English (a choice between French, Spanish and German), you will need to contact the teacher responsible:prof. Giaufret for the French testprof.ssa Sanfelici for the Spanish testprof. Gerdes for the German testThe B2 test will be given at the same time as the B1 test, according to the timetable set by the humanities departments, i.e.:- one date in early January- one date in early May- one date in the first half of June- one date in the first half of SeptemberThe test consists of a computer-based examination.To prepare for the test you can take advantage of a self-study online course, currently only available for French and German. Information about access to the online courses is made available around mid-October each year on the Aulaweb "Notices and useful documents for students - PHILOSOPHY METHODOLOGIES".LINGUISTIC CERTIFICATIONS (or level certificates issued by CLAT)The course recognises certificates of the same level or higher. If you have a valid certificate attesting to your knowledge of a foreign language, you may submit it to the Committee for the Recognition of 'other' or, in the case of English, to the teacher responsible for teaching 108657 B2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE.
