Political Sciences and International Security

The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of national welfare system, in his legal aspects, also through the comparison with other European social security systems and the study of the European coordination of national social security systems. More specifically, the course is designed to provide with a solid preparation in the field of social security, which allows them to be critically oriented towards the different aspects of welfare state, with reference to both national and European legislation. Particular attention will be devoted to the: diachronic reconstruction of pensions legislation; regulatory framework of "social safety nets"; actions to combat poverty and social exclusion; growing development of the role of private parties in management of welfare policies. At the end of the course, students will gain critical awareness of the functioning of the welfare system, especially in the current socio-economic context, characterized by significant problems of economic sustainability. Students will also acquire a correct legal language and a specialized terminology to develop communication skills, also through classroom discussion of concrete cases and active participation in group exercises.