Sociology

1. Knowledge and understanding: after having passed the exam students will know the most important theories concerning labor market, industrial relations, varieties of capitalism and welfare regimes. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding: after having passed the exam students should be able to use both quantitative and qualitative methods, with a particular focus on the historical comparative analysis in Italy and in the main European countries. 3. Critical faculties should be developed through the involvement of students in team work and research projects on issues related to the course. The projects should be discussed during lessons, with the aim of promoting participatory discussions among students 4. Communications skills. The ability to communicate what was learned should be developed through team work presentations and team work activities aimed at developing public speech skills. 5. Learning skills. The ability to continue studying the topics should be developed through research projects and public dissertations.