Objective of the course is provide students with the concepts and methods for the autonomous observation and interpretation of key political phenomena. The course introduces students to the functioning of the Italian political system and investigates its evolution in a theoretical, diachronic and comparative perspective. The course aims to develop 1. Theoretical and analytical abilities 2. awareness and responsibility for democratic political debate.
Course Prerequisites
There are no formal requirements. A basic knowledge of political science, contemporary history, public law is recommended.
Teaching Methods
Lessons take place in the classroom. During the lessons slides (power points) will be projected. The slide are available on the platform. Gamification revives the classroom debate. The Kiro multimedia platform is an additional interaction tool between teacher and student. Some of the student training is personalized. For students who have obtained the certification required by the University for particular inclusive needs (https://portale.unipv.it/it/didattica/servizi-lo-studente/modalita-didattiche-inclusive) a specific online reception will be guaranteed.
Assessment Methods
Written exam. The exam will consist of essay questions. Factual knowledge, conceptual control, ability to conduct argumentation, analytic rigor and critical autonomy will be evaluated.
Texts
1. The instructor's slides (available on Kiro platform) serve as lecture notes. 2. A personalized training, on a topic of your choice, studying materials agreed with the teacher
Contents
Italy's main intitutional events and national political life are illustrated historically and in the present time through the specific tools of political science. Students will be introduced to the regime transitions of the Italian political system from the origins to the Republic, and then to the collapse of the party system in the early 1990s, to the present day. The following topics will be covered during the course: 1. the concept of political system applied to the Italian case 2. the birth of the Italian political system and long-tem challenges 3. regimes of the Italian political system 4. parties, party systems and the Italian case 5. the third party system (1948-1992) 6. the collapse of the party system: from the first to the second Republic 7. to govern the second Republic 8. changing parties and current Italian parties
Course Language
Italian
More information
All other information can be found on the Kiro platform.
