International cooperation and development

Educational objectives

The course aims to offer basic theoretical skills on all the main aspects of intercultural linguistic mediation, in an interdisciplinary perspective. It is aimed at first year students of Spanish Language. It takes place in collaboration with the chair of English Literature, in an integrated course, divided into successive sections. The part related to the Hispanic worlds aims to provide a general introduction to the intercultural and mixed character of the cultures expressed in Spanish, both in Europe and in America.

Educational objectives

The educational objectives of a course in "Law, Religions, and Cultures in the European Space," according to the Dublin Descriptors, are to provide students with a solid knowledge and understanding of the legal regulation of religious phenomena in Europe, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in practical contexts and develop specific communication and analytical skills.
Specific Educational Objectives (Dublin Descriptors):
Knowledge and Understanding: Understand the fundamental principles of the regulation of the relationship between law, cultures, and religions in Europe, with particular attention to issues related to the protection of freedom of religion and belief in the context of the multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious evolution of current European societies.
Knowledge of the main national and European regulations governing religious phenomena in Europe (Council of Europe, European Union, nation states).
Understand key legal concepts, such as secularism, religious freedom, equality and non-discrimination on religious grounds, and the protection of religious symbols and observances.
Ability to apply acquired knowledge in the study of practical cases and legal disputes.
Develop the ability to interpret and analyze relevant legal documents and case law (particularly those relating to the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights on the one hand, and the European Union and the Court of Justice on the other).
Be able to formulate sound and coherent legal arguments.
Develop the ability to critically evaluate issues relating to the relationship between law, cultures, and religions in Europe, taking into account the various existing perspectives, not only strictly legal (cultural, religious, philosophical, social, etc.).
Understand the limitations and implications of legal norms in cultural and religious matters.
Communicate clearly and precisely one's knowledge and skills regarding the relationship between law, cultures, and religions in the European space.
Actively participate in discussions and debates on the topics studied.
Develop the ability for self-learning and continuous professional development.
Be able to identify relevant information sources on the subject.

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the history of political thought from Greek and Roman
origins to the modern world, through the linguistic and conceptual
analysis of political phenomena in their theoretical and institutional
dimensions. In particular, we will refer to the historical basis of
the concept of democracy and representation, with a general survey
toward the federalist and internationalist theories until the
Twentieth century".

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the formation, evolution and transformation of the main European political cultures (especially
democratic socialism, liberalism / ordoliberalism and nationalism) from the mid 19th century to the present.
Furthermore, knowledge of the populist and neo-populist political phenomenon as well as its impact on cultures
European policies consolidated in the aforementioned period
Knowing how to critically explain the impact of major turning points on the main political cultures
socio-economic of the last two centuries: industrialization, laissez faire, capitalist crisis between the two wars,
multilateral economic integration of "embedded liberalism", welfare state, social state by law,
stagflation, European integration, European export led growth, globalization, knowledge society
Ability to distinguish between theory or ideology and political culture, or programmatic implementation,
organizational and social aspects of the main European political trends
See the differences between the political cultures of the past and the present as well as their transformations
historical
Understanding the influences of the European Union on the evolution and involution of political cultures
European countries as well as on the affirmation of populist and neopopulist phenomena and movements
Knowing how to compare the Italian variants with those of other European countries
Ability to analyze the interaction between European political cultures in different countries and within the EU
Ability to relate the history and transformations of European political cultures with their own
experience, their family memories, their readings or cultural experiences, the events learned
in the media
Ability to scientifically expose the above with the most diverse means: power
point, Oral and written reports, reportage, memoirs, etc.
Common analysis of historical and contemporary political events
Acquaintance with some protagonists or people engaged in politics and historical / political research

Educational objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the skills necessary for the coherent use of statistical indices and indicators and multivariate analysis techniques in order to extract, through data analysis, useful information in the economic, social and environmental fields with particular reference to sustainability.
- define, use and interpret the main statistical indicators;
- identify and use measurement and attitude scales for data collection
- use methods for dimensional reduction;
- use factorial methods for the synthesis of variables

Educational objectives

1. Knowledge and understanding: students will know how to enhance knowledge learned in the training base and/or characterizing activities of the course of study participating at training (seminars, workshop) and/or research activities in the university
2. Through these activities students will be able to apply knowledge acquired in the course of study to specific case studies.
3. Critical faculties consist in the capability of focusing on and selecting internal training opportunities, seeking to complete the university training.
4. Communications skills. The ability to communicate what was learned is developed through team working and public speaking
5. Learning skills. The ability to continue studying the topics is developed through better knowledge of the specific training context and planning specific training projects.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide participants with the necessary tools to become aware of their potential and more effective in interpersonal relationships. At the same time, the course aims to provide participants with specific knowledge in the field of intermediation to make the skills acquired immediately usable. The educational path is presented as modern, agile, targeted and practical, with a focus on the person himself. The course is structured into modules that address central issues in professional life at an individual and group level, aiming to improve productivity and promote a better working environment.

Educational objectives

Activities aimed at introducing students to the world of cooperation in professionalizing terms, to any other activity relevant to the educational objectives of the course of study, through laboratories, market-places and placement events at a national and international level.

Educational objectives

The course is structured around students understanding of Spanish and Hispano-American language and culture. It will provide them the theoretical and empirical tools to deepen, even autonomously, the study of the Spanish language and of contemporary sociolinguistic phenomena.

Specific objectives
The Spanish linguistic laboratory, held by the Expert Linguistic Collaborators, aims to develop the 4 basic skills: written and oral production and comprehension in terms of threshold values and intends to present students the related aspects of the Spanish linguistic system (phonetics, morphology, syntax, vocabulary and pragmatics).
The monographic course, taught by the professor, intends to stimulate the ability to apply linguistic knowledge to the analysis of the communicative, socio-linguistic and historico-cultural contexts of the Spanish-speaking countries. These topics will be introduced through a variety of materials and oral and written documents in the FL to strengthen communication skills and stimulate analytical ones.
Exchange and active participation will also be favored through moments of confrontation with external guests.

Educational objectives

I. Institutional monographic course: learning and revision of the enunciative aspects of the organization of French texts of specialist topics with special reference to lexicon and to the synchronic and diachronic aspects of the political speech.
This course provides students with a basic methodology for analyzing political texts. Students will be able to understand, using the tools of applied linguistics analysis. Students will also acquire the ability to produce clear and well-argued written and oral texts on a wide range of topics. Such ability will be enhanced through face to face learning, practice exercises and specific reading materials. The course also provides students with intermediate level competence in French (both written and spoken).

II. Lectors' course: learning and/or revision of the phonetics and of the syntactic- linguistic structures.
Acquisition of the linguistic skills of the B1/B2 levels of Qcer , in terms of comprehension ( listening-reading), speaking (oral production) writing (written dictations and simple texts production).

Educational objectives

Acquire basic knowledge of the linguistic-cultural history and language policies of Portuguese-speaking countries; acquire a basic level of Portuguese.
Learning outcomes: 1. Knowledge and understanding: the student knows the basic coordinates of the linguistic and cultural history of Portuguese-speaking countries; 2. Applied knowledge and understanding: he/she is able to apply the acquired knowledge in a comparative way to broader contexts; he/she is able to critically reflect on the linguistic and cultural contexts of reference; 3. Autonomy of judgment: he/she is able to independently reflect on the specificities of Portuguese-speaking countries, using an appropriate vocabulary; 4. Communication skills: he/she is able to appropriately use the specific vocabulary of the discipline, both in Portuguese and in Italian, with particular reference to the field of cooperation; 5. Ability to learn: the motivated student continues learning independently, applying the acquired knowledge and skills to the study of similar disciplines.

Educational objectives

1. Knowledge and understanding:
The student will deepen the concepts of politics, as well as the functioning of contemporary political systems, Italian and international.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding:
The student will acquire the tools to better understand the contemporary political context and activate forms of participation.

3. Making judgements:
The student will develop critical and judgmental skills through the organization of discussion forums in the classroom, with political scholars and political consultants.

4. Communication skills:
The communication skills are expressed in the organization of study groups for the preparation of papers that will be presented in the classroom and will be the subject of debates among the students.

5. Learning skills:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to autonomously explore the issues analyzed through the consultation of political sources and reports of specialized research institutions.

Educational objectives

The course offers sociological insights on political institutions and processes within an approach emphasizing international dimension of contemporary phenomena, with the aim of contributing to an interdisciplinary training for students interested to understand and manage the complex issues related to contemporary politics.
The specific objectives of the discipline include:
1) the knowledge and comprehension of fundamental theories and concepts elaborated by sociology on the social change of the main political institutions;
2) the ability to apply knowledge and understanding in critical analysis of political institutions and processes, through the systematic solicitation of reflections and discussions on the issues addressed, with particular attention to the possibility of referring them to personal experience and eventually professional experience;
3) the ability to exercise critical thinking and communicate what it has been learned, both through the attendance of seminars on the topics covered by the course, and through the performance of intermediate project work tests;
4) the ability to continue the study autonomously, through the transmission of a working method finalized to develop intellectual curiosity and the ability of questioning stereotypes and prejudices.

Educational objectives

The purpose of the course Psychosocial approaches to Peace and Development is to provide psycho-social knowledge and tools for the purposes of understanding the processes of intergroup conflict, peace and reconciliation, and community development.

Specific objectives:
1. Knowledge and Understanding: the first objective of the course is to introduce students on the main topics of peace psychology, highlighting the topics, vocabulary and methodologies of this field of social and community psychology: for this purpose the course will present classical studies and contemporary re-interpretations proposed by peace psychology.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: the second specific objective of the module is to be able to apply the acquired knowledge to problems concerning community development and the constructive management of interpersonal and intergroup relationships, and to develop arguments in light of the contribution made by peace psychology, social psychology and community psychology.

3. Making judgments
4. Communication skills
Further specific objectives of the module concern the ability to analyse and reflect autonomously on societal issues in light of the theoretical-methodological tools provided by the course, these objectives will be pursued through small group activities, written reports and presentations in the classroom.

Expected results: students will develop, starting from the lectures, the knowledge related to the main topics and methods of peace psychology, and will acquire through practical exercises and in-depth analysis new skills and mastery of the fields of study, vocabulary and methodologies of discipline.

Educational objectives

The course is divided into two parts. The first part of course introduces students to the fundamental issues, methods, and concepts of ethnology and cultural anthropology. A review of the history of the discipline will provide an opportunity both to deepen the knowledge of and compare methods and approaches of research, and to investigate the question of how problems emerging in research may be correlated to a particular historical and political era.
The second half of the course focuses on the role of gift giving in social systems at local and global level, covering a wide range of topics, including the forms of gift in so-called “archaic societies” (the melanesian kula, the potlach, etc.), hospitality, blood and organ donations, the practice of online gift giving in the form of mutual help and peer-to-peer file sharing, the images and concepts related to solidarity used in humanitarian aid campaigns.

A) knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students will have a basic theoretical history of the discipline and be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various concepts and theoretical perspectives.
The will become familiar with the research methods and the sources of data that anthropologists use and they will develop an awareness of the ethical issues in anthropological research experiences. Furthermore, they will learn the meanings of gift in different cultures and historical contexts and how the study of gift-giving process enriched and renewed our understanding of human experience in a wide range of social situations .

B) applying knowledge and understanding
Students should be able to use the knowledge acquired to critically analyse and evaluate anthropological documents and reports and they will be expected to be able to use ethnographic and comparative approach as a method for documenting and understanding cultural diversity and processes of culture change in today’s global world. In interactive situations, students will be engaged in exercises that using ethnographic approach as a method to describing situations of everyday life.

C) making judgement
Autonomy of judgment is enhanced encouraging students to think critically about the course materials (texts, films, lectures, etc.), specifically getting students to ask themselves questions such as, “how reliable are the sources being used to substantiate an argument? Could the research be influenced more by opinion bias than evidence? Are there alternative explanations to those being presented? Why has the author chosen to use that particular style of writing?”
The course will provide a combination of group or individual activities that prompt students to a constant re-examination of descriptions and interpretations of the same phenomenon or case study and to develop a reflexive awareness of the limitations of the observer’s point of view

D) communication skills
Students should be able to improve communication skills participating actively in class discussion with the knowledge acquired and with their own ideas. All students will be also encouraged to submit short written papers (approximately 4-5 pages) on topics related course contents and create comprehensible and relevant reports

E) learning skills
This course is designed to give students the basic theoretical and methodological skills in anthropology and ethnology also as preparation for subsequent master-level education. The course provides motivations to pursue anthropology at more advanced level in fields of interest ranging from the sharing economy and study the social implications of organs donation to the representations of human suffering in the media and humanitarian communication

Educational objectives

The main objective of the course is to provide students with tools and knowledge to understand and manage communication in the context of governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations, both in Italy and abroad that gravitate in the context of cooperation. The course aims to frame the themes and subjects covered within a coherent, theoretically, methodologically and empirically founded framework.
Knowledge and understanding: the first objective of the course is to provide basic knowledge and skills related to communication more generally linked to the Third Sector.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the second objective of the course is to identify and provide the practical skills to set up, implement and evaluate communication strategies, projects or campaigns, in light of the criteria, best practices and evidence of empirical research at a national level and international.
Making judgements: A further objective of the course concerns the individual and group ability to independently and self-reflectively analyze the themes, approaches and case studies presented in the exam texts and in lessons.
Communication skills: The course aims to develop practical communication skills on topics and research paths within the topics covered during the course.
Learning ability: the lessons and practical exercises aim to convey the students' ability to independently orient their training path, studying, deepening and re-elaborating the study materials and the products of the activities related to the topics covered.

Educational objectives

General learning outcomes:
The aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge for the understanding and critical assessment of contemporary international relations.
The course will facilitate the understanding of the several transformations of the international system during the 20th century, focusing on the political and economic crucial issues that from time to time caused the breaking of the international equilibrium and lead to the search for a new global order.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to analyse and assess the main issues of international politics.

Specific learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge and understanding:
The student will able to acquire the basic knowledge of the history of international relations and to understand the major issues of international politics.

2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
The student will be able to better analyse and understand origins and causes of international crises.

3. Autonomy of judgement:
The student will be able to critically assess and autonomously evaluate the several transformations of the international system over the last century, from the early 20th century Eurocentric system to current globalization.

4. Communication skills:
The student will be able to reason and argue on topics and issues of international politics, using the appropriate terminology and in an informed manner.

5. Learning skills:
The student will acquire suitable knowledge and skills in order to undertake further studies and researches in the field of the history of international relations.

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the forms of influence of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and the case law of the Strasbourg Court on the national criminal system; knowledge of the forms of influence of European Union law and the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU on domestic criminal law.
Knowledge of the foundations of international criminal law: genesis and evolution of individual criminal liability for international crimes, with particular attention to the ‘substantive’ part of the Statute of the International Criminal Court.

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EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES (DUBLIN DESCRIPTORS)
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the forms of influence of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and the case law of the Strasbourg Court on the national criminal system; knowledge of the forms of influence of European Union law and the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU on domestic criminal law.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of international criminal law: genesis and evolution of
individual criminal responsibility for international crimes, with particular attention to the
‘substantive’ part of the Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Ability to frame and resolve problematic issues of national criminal law in the light of the
principles of European legislation and jurisprudence.
Ability to apply basic knowledge of international criminal law, identifying
characteristics and limits of the mechanisms – past and present – ​​of international criminal justice.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and understanding: students will acquire the elements useful for the knowledge of the structural organizational and management characteristics of the agricultural sector and of its role within the socio-economic system.
Applying knowledge and understanding: students will be able to understand the links that regulate the functioning of the agricultural sector, knowing its fundamental elements and interpreting its reasons.
Making judgments: students will develop independent judgment regarding the possibilities of development of the agricultural sector both in relation to the role it plays in the society and to the opportunities offered by the various measures of several functions developed.
Communication skills: students will develop the aptitude for critical evaluation of the agricultural sector as a whole and the ability to argue about the functions related to it.
Learning skills: students will be able to continue their studies and, in particular, to integrate the knowledge acquired regarding the agricultural sector with those of the other courses of the economic disciplinary field.

Educational objectives

• Knowledge and understanding
In the course of Religions and International Cooperation, students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the main religious systems, with particular attention to the role of the Catholic Church, as the only religious confession governed by an international legal entity (the Holy See) that acts in global contexts. A critical understanding of the dynamics between religion, law and international cooperation will be developed, with particular attention to the issues of religious freedom, pluralism and secularism, highlighting the contribution of the religious factor to peacebuilding, the promotion of human rights and interreligious dialogue. The role of the Holy See in international diplomacy and relevant magisterial documents (such as social encyclicals) will be explored in depth. Students will be able to integrate legal, cultural and political perspectives to address complex issues in multi-religious contexts. The ability to apply knowledge in new situations will be central, in line with the educational objectives of a master's degree.

• Applying knowledge and understanding

With regard to applied knowledge and understanding, students will be able to apply the knowledge acquired to analyze concrete cases, including those in which the Catholic Church has acted as a mediator or promoter of justice and reconciliation. Examples of Catholic action in conflict areas, Caritas Internationalis and the role of Catholic missions in protecting minority rights will be studied. They will develop skills to draft opinions and propose regulatory solutions that take religious components into account. They will also be able to participate in intercultural mediation processes, using appropriate legal tools. The aim is to train figures capable of operating consciously in the field of international cooperation, with solid legal foundations and attention to dialogue between faiths.

• Making judgements
In this sense, students will develop a solid autonomy of judgement in the analysis of the relationships between religious phenomena, legal norms and international dynamics. They will be able to critically evaluate the ethical, social and legal implications of the presence of religions in the public space, including reflection on the role of the Catholic Church and other religious confessions in the public sphere and in cooperation contexts. Interreligious debates on the issues of peace, justice and integral human development will be discussed. The multidisciplinary approach of the course will foster the ability to distinguish between facts, interpretations and ideological positions. Students will be encouraged to develop well-founded personal opinions, reflecting on the consequences of legal and political choices. In this way, they will be able to operate responsibly in international contexts where sensitivity towards religious and cultural diversity is required.

• Communication skills
In the course of Religions and International Cooperation, students will also develop effective communication skills to operate in legal and international contexts characterized by religious and cultural pluralism. They will learn to present complex arguments on sensitive issues in a clear, rigorous and respectful manner, such as the ability to present and discuss the point of view of religious confessions on religious freedom, social ethics and human rights, maintaining an inclusive register that respects diversity. The course will encourage active participation in debates, seminars, oral presentations and group work, enhancing listening, mediation and negotiation skills and will be enriched by discussions with experts in international cooperation.

The communication skills acquired will be essential to manage situations of international cooperation and intercultural dialogue in a professional, inclusive and conscious way.

• Learning skills
Finally, students will strengthen their ability to learn independently, also through the study of the action of Vatican diplomacy, promoting a critical analysis of its role in the contemporary world. The course will promote the ability to update oneself with respect to regulatory, geopolitical and cultural changes that involve religions in the global scenario. Students will learn to effectively use bibliographic tools and specialized databases, as well as to develop autonomous research paths. The goal is to provide them with the tools to continue learning in academic, professional or lifelong learning contexts, with intellectual curiosity and critical spirit.

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to provide adequate preparation in the discipline to allow a better understanding of the most relevant elements that are the basis of food production; to increase knowledge on the food problem in developing countries; on the characterization and classification of foods; on food safety and quality.

Students who have passed the exam will be able to understand the problems related to the problem of food safety and quality in PI, BRICS, PVS. They will have information on food production and processing technologies. In addition, knowledge of the different types of market.