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From the 16th through the 20th centuries. Introduction to astronomy, fundamentals of electricity, nature of atoms and molecules, radio communications, and nuclear energy. Biographies, historical context, and scientific contributions of Galileo, Volta, Avogadro, Marconi, and Fermi. Scientific background not required.

Principles for analysis of buildings and bridges. Structural forms, such as trusses, beams, arches, frames and cables examined as art forms and fundamental building components. The evolution of these principles through study of key structures in Florence and nearby cities. Recommended: basic calculus.

Comparative study of Renaissance works of chivalry, including Ariosto, Cervantes, and Spenser. Chivalric literature in European courts as models of behavior for courtiers and gentlemen. Social and political conventions and how they represent shifting values in courtly civilization. How the relationship between epic myths and the power of aristocracy is inseparable.

Preparation for participation in the BOSP workshop in Spain: "Islam in Europe 711-2011." Investigation of strategies adopted by young Muslims in Italy to "participate" (organizing rallies, supporting online campaigns, sharing contents on social networks) in revolutions that were dramatically shaking their "fatherlands" and to use these events to define and re-define their identities as young Muslims in Italy, their "homeland". Analysis of media representations, political communication and self-representation strategies, stressing how global context affects local negotiations. Consideration of individual and collective identity definitions involving "second generation" Muslims.