Political Sciences and International Security

The course will provide in-depth knowledge from a comparative perspective on the role of the parliaments in the evolution of the constitutionalism with reference to the evolution of structures, internal organizations and functions, in particular legislative and control function. These are very important contents that can provide the student with useful knowledge to develop specific competences on the different systems in a comparative perspective and to develop those skills necessary to understand complex realities in order to apply this knowledge in the working field. This course fits perfectly within the specific objectives of the programme of course in Political Sciences as it allows an in-depth knowledge and an adequate understanding of the legal (and political) elements of the organisation of parliaments and governments and it also allows to develop an autonomous capacity to analyze the institutional dynamics in a comparative dimension. What is more, in order to apply themselves to the acquired knowledge and to implement their judgement autonomy, students will work through practices and / or work group on specific topics covered by the course. This will allow students to develop the skills to communicate what they have learned in frontal lessons even in a working context or just to continue for further studies.(Doctorate, Master, etc.). Finally, the verification of the achievement of the knowledge and skills described will be achieved not only through the traditional final examination but also in the continuous and progressive monitoring of learning outcomes by means of oral intermediate tests.