D0021 - CRITICAL READINGS ON POLITICAL SCIENCE TOPICS

Academic Year 2026/2027

  • Docente: Rosa Mulè
  • Credits: 4
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Political, Social and International Sciences (cod. 8853)

Learning outcomes


Laboratory(2)

Critical Reading

2026-2027

Prof. Rosa Mulè

15 September

L-1 Introduction Get started-

  1. structure of a critical reading
  2. newspaper article- Paul Krugman

22 September

L-2 Review of the film In the same boat by Rudy Gnutti

29 September

L-3 Luxembourg Income Study-critical reading: critical reading data on inequality

6 October

L-4 Newspaper article- Covid-comparative analysis

13 October

L-5 Newspaper article- Team work and presentation on article(s) chosen by students

Evaluation: One review written during the lab.

Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities:

It is recommended to contact the responsible University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ): it will be their responsibility to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must however be submitted, with a 15-day notice, to the approval of the teacher, who will evaluate the opportunity also in relation to the educational objectives of the course.


Course contents

Laboratory(2)
Critical Reading

2026-2027
Prof. Rosa Mulè


15 September
L-1 Introduction Get started-
I. structure of a critical reading

II. newspaper article- Paul Krugman

22 September

L-2 Review of the film In the same boat by Rudy Gnutti

29 September
L-3 Luxembourg Income Study-critical reading: critical reading data on inequality

6 October
L-4 Newspaper article- Covid-comparative analysis

13 October
L-5 Newspaper article- Team work and presentation on article(s) chosen by students

Evaluation: One review written during the lab.
Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities:
It is recommended to contact the responsible University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it): it will be their responsibility to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must however be submitted, with a 15-day notice, to the approval of the teacher, who will evaluate the opportunity also in relation to the educational objectives of the course.



Readings/Bibliography

Laboratory(2)
Critical Reading

2026-2027
Prof. Rosa Mulè


15 September
L-1 Introduction Get started-
I. structure of a critical reading

II. newspaper article- Paul Krugman

22 September

L-2 Review of the film In the same boat by Rudy Gnutti

29 September
L-3 Luxembourg Income Study-critical reading: critical reading data on inequality

6 October
L-4 Newspaper article- Covid-comparative analysis

13 October
L-5 Newspaper article- Team work and presentation on article(s) chosen by students

Evaluation: One review written during the lab.
Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities:
It is recommended to contact the responsible University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it): it will be their responsibility to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must however be submitted, with a 15-day notice, to the approval of the teacher, who will evaluate the opportunity also in relation to the educational objectives of the course.


Teaching methods

Laboratory(2)
Critical Reading

2026-2027
Prof. Rosa Mulè


15 September
L-1 Introduction Get started-
I. structure of a critical reading

II. newspaper article- Paul Krugman

22 September

L-2 Review of the film In the same boat by Rudy Gnutti

29 September
L-3 Luxembourg Income Study-critical reading: critical reading data on inequality

6 October
L-4 Newspaper article- Covid-comparative analysis

13 October
L-5 Newspaper article- Team work and presentation on article(s) chosen by students

Evaluation: One review written during the lab.
Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities:
It is recommended to contact the responsible University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it): it will be their responsibility to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must however be submitted, with a 15-day notice, to the approval of the teacher, who will evaluate the opportunity also in relation to the educational objectives of the course.


Assessment methods

Laboratory(2)
Critical Reading

2026-2027
Prof. Rosa Mulè


15 September
L-1 Introduction Get started-
I. structure of a critical reading

II. newspaper article- Paul Krugman

22 September

L-2 Review of the film In the same boat by Rudy Gnutti

29 September
L-3 Luxembourg Income Study-critical reading: critical reading data on inequality

6 October
L-4 Newspaper article- Covid-comparative analysis

13 October
L-5 Newspaper article- Team work and presentation on article(s) chosen by students

Evaluation: One review written during the lab.
Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities:
It is recommended to contact the responsible University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it): it will be their responsibility to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must however be submitted, with a 15-day notice, to the approval of the teacher, who will evaluate the opportunity also in relation to the educational objectives of the course.


Teaching tools

Laboratory(2)
Critical Reading

2026-2027
Prof. Rosa Mulè


15 September
L-1 Introduction Get started-
I. structure of a critical reading

II. newspaper article- Paul Krugman

22 September

L-2 Review of the film In the same boat by Rudy Gnutti

29 September
L-3 Luxembourg Income Study-critical reading: critical reading data on inequality

6 October
L-4 Newspaper article- Covid-comparative analysis

13 October
L-5 Newspaper article- Team work and presentation on article(s) chosen by students

Evaluation: One review written during the lab.
Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities:
It is recommended to contact the responsible University office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it): it will be their responsibility to propose any adaptations to the students concerned, which must however be submitted, with a 15-day notice, to the approval of the teacher, who will evaluate the opportunity also in relation to the educational objectives of the course.


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