Development and International Cooperation Studies

General goals Learning capacity to analyze European and Western history of political culture, focussing on the idea of progress, civilization and colonialism, and its racist roots, and also the relationship with “otherness” as the necessary elements to understand contemporary world, its global relations, the principles underlying contact between people and human beings, and the forms of international cooperation. Specific goals In detail, according to the Dublin descriptors, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills: A) Knowledge and understanding The student will be able to acquire knowledge and understanding of the historical role of colonization, and the different ways of building relationships with the ‘other', in the past as in the present. B) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding The student will be able to question and understand - in particular in social relations and in the activity of cooperation - the different forms to relate to 'other' and to propose solutions in work contexts. C) Autonomy of judgment The student will be able to manage the complexity of the processes as well as to formulate judgments and possible sustainable solutions, even in the presence of limited or incomplete information. Another element acquired will concern the ability to reflect on individual and collective responsibilities as well as ethics linked to the application of certain knowledge and judgments. D) Communication skills He will learn to communicate knowledge related to the understanding of the human and social contexts where he will act. E) Learning skills The student will be able to autonomously understand the state-of-the-art of problems. He will also be able to design and develop projects, starting from theoretical and historical skills acquired.