C8807 - SEMINARIO DI ANALISI POLITICA (1) (LM) (G.A)

Learning outcomes

The seminar selects and discusses some of the most important contemporary political issues, with presentations, analysis, and materials from academic literature, the Italian and international press, the media. By the end of the seminar, students: - will have developed a critical understanding of these issues; - will be able to make informed judgements about how these issues are covered in the media.

Course contents

The workshop analyses and explores the public and political discourse on climate change. In each appointment some fundamental concepts of ecological discourse will be critically reconstructed, focusing on topics such as a) the meaning of nature; b) the relationship between ecology and capitalism; c) what is meant by environmental policies; d) how environmental disasters and catastrophes are defined; e) what forms environmental activism takes; f) what is environmental racism; g) what is meant by ecological transition; h) what is the Green New Deal; what is Ecofeminism.

The workshop will have an eminently seminar-like character. Scientific materials, normative texts and newspaper articles will be used to understand the way in which the national and international press - both in news and commentary - describes and analyses the environmental issue in its social and political implications.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching materials will be distributed during the workshop. Recommended reading:

P. Missiroli, Teoria critica dell'antropocene. Vivere dopo la terra, vivere nella terra, Milano, Mimesis, 2022

Teaching methods

After two introductory lectures, the workshop includes seminar work and discussions on the different sources used.

Assessment methods

Students are expected to attend at least eight lectures, participating in the seminar activity and presenting a short paper on one of the texts or topics in the lecture room.

Limited, declared, and non-substantial use of AI is permitted for support activities (e.g., summarization and rephrasing). Substantial use of AI in preparing the required report is not permitted. Please note that any use of AI in violation of the University's AI Policy may result in the assessment being declared invalid.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Powerpoint. Other materials will be made available at virtual.unibo.it

Office hours

See the website of Maurizio Ricciardi