- Docente: Gianfranco Baldini
- Credits: 10
- SSD: SPS/04
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in International Development and Cooperation (cod. 8510)
Learning outcomes
Students are able to understand key concepts in political science in a comparative perspective.
Course contents
Key concepts analyzed include: methodology, democratic and non
democratic regimes, political institutions, dynamics of
representation and participation, electoral systems, democracy
beyond the nation-state.
A focus on democratization processes is provided in the final
part of the course
Readings/Bibliography
1) G. Capano, L. Verzichelli, F. Raniolo, S. Piattoni, Manuale di scienza politica, Mulino, 2014
2) E. Somaini, Geografia della democrazia, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2009
Assessment methods
An intermediate assessment will consist of a written exam with 5
multiple choice questions (2 points each) and 5 open questions (4
points each) for attending students. The same format applies for
the final assessment, on the second part of the course.
The 20 students obtaining the best marks in the first intermediate
exam, can present their essays in class. Essays must be sent to the
Course's tutor and will be assessed as second and final part of the
exam.
Non-attending students will have to write only the final exam, on
the entire programme.
Teaching tools
Office hours
See the website of Gianfranco Baldini