Teaching code

4S008066

Teacher

Ilaria Possenti

Coordinator

Ilaria Possenti

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SPS/03 - HISTORY OF POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

Period

2 A, 2 B

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course provides students with a learning path on the development of political systems and political thinking, with particular reference to the issues of democracy, citizenship and rights in the western political tradition. Within this framework, the discussion of current sociopolitical topics will be encouraged as an exercise in critical thinking and as a practice of public communication. At the end of the course the student should demonstrate: - to have acquired a precise knowledge of the topics addressed in the course; - to be able to expose them in an orderly and synthetic way; - to have developed the ability to formulate his/her own judgment.

Prerequisites and basic notions

The course does not require specific prerequisites.

Program

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Didactic methods

Lectures will be based on reading and discussion of texts and topics.
Students will receive the full lesson calendar and further information on the first day of class.
Informations and some texts and documents will be available on Moodle.
Throughout the academic year, the teacher holds "Ricevimento studenti" (office hours).

Learning assessment procedures

The exam wil be based on analysis and discussion of texts.

Evaluation criteria

Final evaluation will consider:
- philosophical-political knowledge
- argumentative skills
- critical thinking skills

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The exam will take into account both the knowledge acquired and the ability to clearly present and critically discuss it.

Exam language

Italiano