- Docente: Raffaella Baritono
- Credits: 4
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Political, Social and International Sciences (cod. 8853)
Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in International Development and Cooperation (cod. 8890)
Course contents
The main objective of this activity is to strengthen practical skills related to the concepts and theories learnt during the main courses offered by the degree. In particular, this lab activity will concentrate on the analysis of The Federalist by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison. Specifically, it will be analyzed and commented some articles concerning the political questions concerning the distribution of power, the role of legislative, executive and judiciary powers, the relationship between local states and national government, as well as the problems regarding the position of the United States in the international system.
At the end of the activity the student will be able to understand the political language and the theoretical framework of the US Founding Father and to present their reflections in written and oral form.
Readings/Bibliography
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison, Il federalista, a cura di Gigliola Sacerdoti Mariani, Torino, Giappichelli, 1997.
The articles selected for the lab activity will be available in pdf format at the beginning of the course. Please, check the AMS Campus Platform.
Teaching methods
Reading and analysis of the selected articles of the book; seminarial work
Assessment methods
Assessment will be based on presentation in class, short written comments and on overall class participation.
Students are required to attend the course. They could not skip more than two classes.
Office hours
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