B8592 - LABORATORIO DI LETTURA CRITICA IN LINGUA ITALIANA E PREPARAZIONE TESI

Learning outcomes

The first objective of the laboratory is to introduce participants to critical reading and understanding of complex texts related to social sciences, political and economic phenomena. The second objective is to provide students with detailed knowledge about the structure and organization of a thesis, as well as the appropriate editorial criteria for writing, with particular emphasis on the collection and systematization of bibliographic sources, both primary and secondary. By the end of the workshop, students will have acquired the necessary skills to critically analyze the theoretical, empirical, and methodological aspects of the texts being examined, as well as to organize and write a thesis in the fields of political science and economics.

Course contents

The workshop is designed as a space to support students in the preparation of their final dissertation. The first two classes will introduce some fundamental aspects of dissertation work: defining the research question, developing the argument, organizing the structure of the text, using the literature critically, and observing the main conventions of academic writing.

The remaining part of the course will be devoted to the presentation and discussion of students’ dissertation projects. Each participant will present their research topic, the current state of their work, the main sources used, and the difficulties encountered. The presentations will be followed by a collective discussion aimed at developing skills in critical reading, argumentation, and revision of one’s own work.

Readings/Bibliography

The material will be provided directly by the instructor.

Teaching methods

Lectures and student presentations

Assessment methods

Attendance at seminars and presentation during the course.

Teaching tools

Teams, PowerPoint

Office hours

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