INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS MOD. 1

Introduction to Politics is a course included in the PISE's "Attività formative di base" (basic activities).

USING THE MOODLE PLATFORM IS MANDATORY

Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students will:
- Know the basic concepts of political science
- Understand the functioning of a political system

Applying knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students will:
- be able to identify patterns of political behaviour
- analyze case studies drawn from various political systems
- have developed basic skills in comparing different political systems according to the kind of government, state, electoral system, political behavior, political participation, welfare state

Making judgments
Students will be able to making critical analysis of the quality of a democratic system and of the expected outcomes of an electoral system in specific political contexts.

Communication skills
By the end of the course students will have improved their English communication skills through the classroom presentations undertaken on a voluntary basis and through class discussions.

Basic analytical skills, ability to access an online teaching platform.

Michael G. Roskin (Author),‎ Robert L. Cord (Author),‎ James A. Medeiros (Author),‎ Walter S. Jones (Author)Political Science: An Introduction, 14th Edition, Global Edition
PART I: THE BASES OF POLITICS:
PART II POLITICAL ATTITUDES
PART III: POLITICAL INTERACTIONS
PART IV: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
PART V: WHAT POLITICAL SYSTEMS DO


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Michael G. Roskin (Author),‎ Robert L. Cord (Author),‎ James A. Medeiros (Author),‎ Walter S. Jones (Author)Political Science: An Introduction, 14th Edition, Global Edition

Students will have to sit the exam encompassing the material covered in Politics Mod.1.
In order to be prepared for the exam, it is crucial for students to make use of the vast array of online resources associated with the Pearson companion website on comparative government as well as the Moodle platform. There students will find self evaluation tools, complementary material as well as further readings suggestions.
Regarding the grading, the exam will be marked on a scale ranging from 0 to 30. The minimum passing grade is 18. Honors ("lode") will be granted only for exceptional capacity of judgment and excellent knowledge of the topics under evaluation.

The teaching method is that of frontal lectures.

Some material related to the course (slides and other materials) will be available on the moodle platform.

English

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "International cooperation" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development