Guide to the Two-Year Master’s Degree inEuropean and International Studies

School of International Studies

2016-2017

UNIVERSITY OF TRENTO

School of International Studies Master’s Degree in European and International Studies

Laurea Magistrale in Studi Europei e Internazionali Teaching programmes

2016-2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESENTATION pg. 4

CONTACTS pg. 7

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 pg. 8

PROGRAMME OF STUDIES pg. 9

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF COURSES AND PROFESSORS pg. 11

COURSE PROGRAMMES pg. 13

USEFUL ADDRESSES pg. 58

USEFUL WEB LINKS pg. 59

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PRESENTATION

The School of International Studies is the only Graduate School in International Studies in Italy that offers postgraduate courses entirely in English. Founded in 2001, thanks to the close collaboration of the Faculties of Economics, Law, Humanities and Sociology and five Departments of the University of Trento, the School is now an independent institution within the University, engaged in both teaching and research. The SIS offers two Master’s programmes, in European and International Studies (MEIS) and International Security Studies (MISS), and a PhD in International Studies. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, both the MEIS and the MISS build on and develop the knowledge and skills acquired in the core discipline areas on related Bachelor’s programmes both at Trento and comparable programmes elsewhere. The highly competitive PhD programme develops these multidisciplinary competences further, thanks to the highly experienced international teaching faculty. Indeed, the School attracts students, lecturers and visiting professors from all over Italy and from every corner of the world who participate in the School’s teaching and research activities. The School is particularly active on a European level in the fields of international economics, law, politics and society. The Master’s programme in European and International Studies (MEIS) follows an interdisciplinary approach and aims to provide students with the tools to understand the complex international scene, and the economic, political, social and legal national contexts which are influenced by the processes of internationalization, globalization and European integration. The programme focuses on topics which relate to but go beyond the boundaries of the individual disciplines of economics, law, political science, sociology and history. The programme prepares students for careers in organizations and institutions working either at the European level or internationally; in private companies operating globally; in government or non-governmental organizations or in the diplomatic service. The Master’s programme in International Security Studies (MISS), jointly offered by the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies and the School of International Studies, offers a wide range of foundation and elective courses aimed at providing students with both the theoretical and practical skills required to understand the dynamics of contemporary security issues and to evaluate responses from national actors and the international community. The programme focuses not only on traditional approaches to security but also offers extensive training on non-traditional concerns, adopting a multidisciplinary approach that draws on traditional disciplines such as law, politics, history, and economics. The programme prepares students for careers in European and international institutions or organizations; private organizations; national ministries and diplomatic services; governmental and non-governmental organizations; the academia. The PhD in International Studies promotes an interdisciplinary approach to advanced academic research by integrating a broad and in depth knowledge of the theoretical approaches of the various disciplines underpinning International Studies (economics, law, history, sociology, political science) with the development and acquisition of analytical skills and tools needed in empirical research. This interdisciplinary approach thus allows students to enhance their ability to reflect critically on changes in the international system and to verify theoretical hypothesizes empirically. More concrete objectives include developing students’ ability to present research proposals and research findings to scientific committees and to submit articles and reviews to national and international scientific journals.

Master’s Degree in European and International Studies – Laurea Magistrale in Studi Europei e Internazionali Degree Objectives The Master’s Degree in European and International Studies (MEIS) is offered by the School of International Studies (SIS) at the University of Trento, thanks to the close collaboration between the Departments of Economics and Management, Sociology and Social Research, Humanities, and the Faculty of Law. The pillars of the programme are the disciplines of economics, history, law, political science and sociology. However, the hallmark of the MEIS is its multi- and interdisciplinary approach, which encourages students to venture beyond the confines of individual academic disciplines.

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Indeed, the multidisciplinary organization of the study programme enables students to develop a deeper and broader understanding of the transformations taking place in the European and international context. Particular attention is paid to developing those skills necessary to analyse the economic, legal, political and social systems and the transformations in systems of European and international governance. Teaching takes place entirely in English. Taught courses, language workshops and tutoring activities contribute to developing advanced English language communication skills, necessary for entry into an international work and research environment. Graduates also have a working knowledge of at least one additional foreign language in addition to a basic knowledge of Italian (in the case of international students).

Employment prospects: an international career

The Master’s Degree in European and International Studies prepares students for careers both in the public and the private sectors. Graduates will be qualified: to hold positions of responsibility within national and international institutions engaged in European and international affairs and private enterprises operating in international markets; to work for governmental and non-governmental organisations engaged in areas such as human rights, environmental protection, institution-building, project management, etc. to enter the diplomatic service. For those intending to continue their studies, the MEIS provides a solid basis for admission to PhD programmes in International Studies in disciplines relating to economics, history, law, and political and social sciences. Former MEIS students have gone on to rewarding careers as young diplomats, policy advisors, consultants, project coordinators, researchers, and the like, or have been admitted to prestigious PhD and Advanced Master’s programmes in Europe and North America.

Teaching programme

The first year offers foundation courses in the core disciplines: Principles of International Economics, Elements of International and European Union Law, European and International Politics, Contemporary History, Techniques and Methods in Social Sciences, English Language and elective workshops in German, Spanish or French. In the second year, students have to attend four courses in the main subject areas and choose three further elective courses in related subjects. At the end of the taught programme, students have to write and defend a research-based thesis. Advanced English language courses focus on both the acquisition of academic and specialised language and developing effective communication skills (public speaking, negotiation skills, report-writing, academic papers, etc.) in order to be fully functional in any international context. The School organises a lively series of guest lectures and seminars held by academics of international standing and professional practitioners working in distinguished international organizations. MEIS students are encouraged to participate in these and the many events organised at the School, including conferences, debates, careers talks and fairs. MEIS students have numerous opportunities to spend a study period abroad, through the international exchange and Erasmus programmes and the Double Degree programme the School has set up with the Department of International Relations and European Studies of the Metropolitan University Prague (MUP).

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Interactions with the PhD Programme in International Studies

The MEIS programme shares a number of activities with the PhD programme in International Studies. The PhD in International Studies is a highly-selective and demanding programme, which enables its students to achieve a standard of excellence on a par with PhD programmes at other leading international institutions. The programme promotes a broad and in depth knowledge of the theoretical approaches of the various disciplines underpinning International Studies (economics, law, history, sociology, political science) with the development and acquisition of analytical skills and tools needed in empirical research. The PhD prepares students for positions of advanced researchers in University and International Research Centers, careers in organizations and institutions working at the European or international level, government or non-governmental organizations as well as private companies operating globally. Our Alumni have successfully taken positions such as post-doc scholars, researchers, tenured and non-tenured lecturers, policy making officers in international organizations. Students enrolled in the MEIS programme are welcome to participate in the events organized for and by the PhD students, such as guest lectures and seminars, career-oriented workshops with professionals and graduate conferences. The size of the School of International Studies allows for a close interaction between PhD students, MEIS students and faculty members. This in turn creates opportunities of exchange and of joint research projects.

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CONTACTS

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES University of Trento Via Tommaso Gar, 14 38122 Trento Fax +39 0461 283152 PROGRAM OFFICE Silvia Tomaselli e-mail: sis@sis.unitn.it; silvia.tomaselli@sis.unitn.it Tel. +39 0461 283125 COORDINATOR OF THE MASTER’S DEGREE IN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – LAUREA MAGISTRALE IN STUDI EUROPEI E INTERNAZIONALI Prof. Matteo Borzaga

SECRETARY’S OFFICE FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE IN EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – LAUREA MAGISTRALE IN STUDI EUROPEI E INTERNAZIONALI AND FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES – LAUREA MAGISTRALE IN STUDI SULLA SICUREZZA INTERNAZIONALE Rosalia Amico e-mail: meis@sis.unitn.it; miss.sis@unitn.it; rosalia.amico@sis.unitn.it Tel +39 0461 283121

COORDINATOR OF THE PHD IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Prof. Jens Woelk

PHD IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES e-mail: phd@sis.unitn.it Tel +39 0461 283150

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016/17 Master’s Degree in European and International Studies –

Laurea Magistrale in Studi Europei e Internazionali I and II YEAR 1st SEMESTER Lectures 26.09.2016– 23.12.2016 Holidays 31.10.2016 and 1.11.2016, 8 and 9.12. 2016 Christmas holidays 24.12.2016 – 06.01.2017 End of term exams – 1 session 09.01.2017 – 17.02.2017 only for first year courses of the first semester and for all second year courses1. 2nd SEMESTER Lectures 20.02.2017 – 26.05.2017 Easter holidays 14.04.2017 – 18.04.2017 Holidays 24 and 25.04.2017, 01.05. 2017, 02.06.2017 End of term exams – 1 session 05.06.2017 – 14.07.2017 only for first year courses of the second semester and for all second year courses2. Summer holidays August Examination re-sits – 1 session 01.09.2017 – 22.09.2017 (for all courses)

1 Please note that students are allowed to take second year exams in January/February, in June/July, and in

September (but only twice for each course).

2 Please note that students are allowed to take second year exams in January/February, in June/July, and in

September (but only twice for each course).

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MEIS PROGRAMME 2016/17

Master’s Degree in European and International Studies – Studi Europei e Internazionali

FIRST YEAR

Course title Professor Discipline Semester Hours Credit

Contemporary History Corni/tbd M-STO/04 second 48 8

Principles of International Economics

Schiavo SECS-P/02

second 48 8

Elements of International and European Union Law

Alì/Pertile IUS/13

first 48 8

Techniques and Methods in Social Sciences

Benati SPS/07

second 36 6

European and International Politics

Foradori/Giorgi/Ruzza SPS/04

first 48 8

English Language Riley

L-LIN/12 first and second

80 10

Language Workshop (French or Spanish or German)

Language Center -

/ / 6

An elective course consistent with the programme of the student3

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total 60

SECOND YEAR

Course title Professor Discipline Semester Hours Credit

Political Philosophy Carta SPS/01 second 36 6

6 credits to be chosen from: The Economics of European integration Global Economic Policy

Fracasso Bonatti

SECS-P/02 SECS-P/02

first second

36 36

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6 credits to be chosen from: The Legal Framework of EU Policies Human Rights and Natural Resources under International Law

Antoniolli Pertile

IUS/13 IUS/13

first second

36 36

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3 In the first year students have to choose one 6-credit course which contributes to the coherence of their individual

study plan. If the course is one of the elective courses listed above or one of the other MEIS courses, no approval is needed. Otherwise the course has to be approved by the MEIS Coordinator.

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6 credits to be chosen from: Strategic Studies Advanced European Studies

Rosa Ruzza

SPS/04 SPS/04

first second

36 36

6

Two elective courses consistent with the programme of the student4

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Final exam 24

total 60

ELECTIVE COURSES:

Course title Professor Discipline Semester Hours Credit

Development Economics Caselli SECS-P/02 first 36 6

Applied International Economics

Schiavo SECS-P/01

second 36 6

Transitional Justice tbd IUS/17 second 36 6

Labour Rights in the Global Economy

Borzaga IUS/07

first 36 6

English for International Communication

Riley L-LIN/12

first and second

36 6

The European Crisis: interdisciplinary perspectives

Antoniolli/ tbd/

Borzaga

IUS/02 SECS-P/02

IUS/07

second

36 6

The Evolution of the International System

Andreatta/tbd SPS/04

second 36 6

Introduction to Non-proliferation and Disarmament

Foradori SPS/04

first 36 6

Peace and Conflict Studies: Theory and Methods

Rosa SPS/04

second 36 6

Minority Rights (shared with the course of the Fac. of Law Comparative Constitutional Law of Groups and Minorities)

Woelk

IUS/21

first

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In addition to the above, starting from 2010/2011, all international students have to achieve a minimum level of fluency in Italian (A2) in order to graduate.

4 In the second year students have to choose two 6-credit courses which contribute to the coherence of their

individual study plan. If these elective courses are from those listed above or one of the other MEIS courses, no approval is needed. Otherwise the courses have to be approved by the MEIS Coordinator.

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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF COURSES

Master’s Degree in European and International Studies – Laurea Magistrale in Studi Europei e Internazionali

Course

Pag. Professor SSD Credits

Advanced European Studies 14 Ruzza SPS/04 6

Applied International Economics 16 Schiavo SECS-P/01 6

Contemporary History 17 CorniTbd M-STO/04 8

Development Economics 18 Caselli SECS-P/02 6

Elements of International and European Union Law

19 Pertile Alì

IUS/13 8

English for International Communication 22 Riley L-LIN/12 6

English Language 25 Riley L-LIN/12 10

European and International Politics 28 Foradori Giorgi Ruzza

SPS/04 8

French Language Workshop 30 CLA - 6

German Language Workshop 31 CLA - 6

Global Economic Policy 32 Bonatti SECS-P/02 6

Human Rights and Natural Resources under International Law

33 Pertile IUS/13 6

Introduction to Non-proliferation and Disarmament

35 Foradori SP/04 6

Labour Rights in the Global Economy 38 Borzaga IUS/07 6

Minority Rights 39 Woelk IUS/21 6

Peace and Conflict Studies: Theory and Methods

41 Rosa SPS/04 6

Political Philosophy 43 Carta SPS/01 6

Principles of International Economics 45 Schiavo SECS-P/02 8

Spanish Language Workshop 46 CLA - 6

Strategic Studies 47 Rosa SPS/04 6

Techniques and Methods in Social Sciences 48 Benati SPS/07 6

The Economics of European Integration 49 Fracasso SECS-P/02 6

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The European Crisis: interdisciplinary perspectives

51 Antoniolli, tbd , Borzaga

IUS/02 SECS-P/02

IUS/07 6

The Evolution of the International System 53 Andreatta, tbd SPS/04 6

The Legal Framework of EU Policies 55 Antoniolli IUS/13 6

Transitional Justice 57 tbd IUS/17 6

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COURSE PROGRAMMES

Master’s Degree in European and International Studies – Laurea Magistrale in Studi Europei e Internazionali

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Advanced European Studies Credits 6

Prof. Carlo Ruzza 2° semester e-mail: Carlo.Ruzza@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

On completion of this module students are expected to be • Familiar with contemporary debates in European Union studies. • Be able to demonstrate an ability to think, discuss and write about these debates critically. PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of European Union policies CONTENTS

The module consists of four sections. (1) EU institutions and policies, (2) Europeanisation, globalisation, the state and its transformations, (3) Theories of global politics, the international system and the role of supranational and international civil society; (4) Dimensions of Europeanisation and globalisation, implications for democratic theory and the current crisis of the process of European integration with a special focus on selected test cases. The module begins with a review of the structures and functions of the main EU institutions and of the main EU policies. A second section focuses on the current debates on the process of European construction, the role of the EU in international relations with particular reference to processes of widening of the international arena and processes of redefinition of the functions of the state in the European context. With specific reference to the EU level, the third section examines the role of organised civil society and its interaction with other levels of governance. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Mandatory Reading: Cini M, Perez-Solorzano N (eds) (2016) European Union Politics. Oxford UP, Oxford Additional Readings Coen D, Richardson J (eds) (2009) Lobbying the European Union. Oxford UP edn, Oxford Egan M, Nugent N, Paterson W (2011) Research Agendas in EU Studies: Stalking the Elephant. Palgrave, London Janoski T (2005) The Handbook of Political Sociology: states, civil societies, and globalization. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (selected chapters). Rumford C (2002) The European Union: a political sociology. Blackwell Publishers, Oxford Staab A (2011) The European Union Explained. Indiana University Press, Bloomington TEACHING METHODS

The module is taught by discussion seminars introduced by a lecture by the module leader. The discussion is organized around set questions and prescribed readings. It is expected that students will be familiar not only with the set readings but will have read supplementary texts. It is required that students will have studied the weekly set texts sufficiently to be able to summarize them, elaborate the issues they deal with and have formed views regarding the meaning, significance and implications of the texts for the topics under consideration. The prescribed reading will be supplemented by independent reading, drawing upon library and electronic sources.

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ASSESSMENT

Written exam on the handbook and on one of the mandatory readings listed in the reference list. The exam will consist of three questions -- two questions based on the manual, and an additional question selected from a set of questions from the optional readings. Students can also choose to do a class presentation and write a related essay of 2500 words, in which case the essay plus presentation, and the exam will each be worth 50% of the final mark. OTHER INFORMATION

Each session will consist of a 45-minute presentation by the lecturer, followed by one hour and fifteen minutes of structured discussion and student presentations. For additional information please visit http://www.carloruzza.net/

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Applied International Economics Credits 6

Prof. Stefano Schiavo 2° semester e-mail: stefano.schiavo@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course provides a “hands-on” empirical approach to international economics whereby students are shown how to select, retrieve and manipulate data in order to extract information and test hypotheses derived from economic theories. By the end of the semester students will have acquired the ability to extract information from raw data using the appropriate statistical tools. They will be able to critically interpret results of simple data manipulation exercises and understand how to test theoretical predictions PREREQUISITES

Basic notions of statistics and international economics. Working knowledge of a statistical software (R or Stata) is required. CONTENTS

The course deals with empirical applications of economic theories and testing of hypotheses. Topics covered include: purchasing power parity, tests of international trade theories, economic growth and convergence. Part of the course will be devoted to provide students with the tools needed to prepare a brief country report, to be presented at the end of the semester. BIBLIOGRAPHY

The course makes use of papers and articles made available during the semester. Students needing to refresh basic statistical concepts may refer to chapters 2-4 of the book by Stock, J. and Watson, M. (2006) Introduction to Econometrics, Addison-Wesley/Prentice Hall. To refresh the use of R see http://spatial.ly/2013/05/crash/ TEACHING METHODS

The course is based on both lectures and lab sessions using R (Stata). ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment based on a set of empirical exercises (home-works) and a final report to present in class. The weights attached to each part are:

- active class participation [6%]; - empirical exercises [47%]; - final report [47%];

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Contemporary History Credits 8

Prof. Gustavo Corni – tbd 2° semester e-mail:gustavo.corni@unitn.it; LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

General knowledge of the dynamics of international relations in the 20th century; ability to analyse and discuss original document (speeches, treaties, scientific essays); ability to argue on the crucial historiographical questions concerning 20th century international history. At the end of the course, students are expected to be familiar with the main features of international organisation and especially with the United Nations and their history. PREREQUISITES

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The course will focus on the problems introduced by total war in the 20th century. It will focus in particular on the centrale role of the Seconda World War as a watershed between two completely different historical periods: before 1939 the concurrence between democratic governmentes and the rising dictatorships (in Italy, Germany, Soviet Union). After 1945 a completely new international situation, with two dominating super-powers in a context of risk of a nuclear war and two blokcs in concurrence one aginst the other at the level of world politics. This final part of the course will be held by the visiting professor, prof. Marc Frey (University of the Bundeswehr, Munich). BIBLIOGRAPHY

First half: S.P. Mackenzie, The Second World War in Europe, Pearson, Harlow, 2009 Second half: Richard H., ed. (2013): The Oxford Handbook of the Cold War. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press Other bibliographic references will be given during the class TEACHING METHODS

Lectures: prof. Corni (34 h), prof. Frey (14 h). In the first part of his course prof. Corni will be helped by two researchers: Bellezza e Tulli, who will respectively give lectures on the Soviet Union and the United States. ASSESSMENT

50% Written exam (two open questions), 50% term paper (3000 words). The exam will be structured with the aim to verify the ability to use notions and documents discussed in class to construct congruent lines of argument. Similarily, the paper will have to prove the ability to offer a consistent synthesis and provide convincing arguments.

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Development Economics Credits 6

Prof. Mauro Caselli 1° semester e-mail: mauro.caselli@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course introduces students to key concepts of development economics and the main mechanisms driving economic and social development. The course exposes students to the relevant policy debates and presents development as a complex issue that goes beyond mere income growth. Students will develop a critical understanding of the complex interaction between different facets of development. Extensive reference to historical examples will help students to understand there is not a unique path to economic growth and development, and the right policies are context-specific. By the end of the semester students should understand the main economic drivers of development, be familiar with the relevant scholarly and policy debates, and have developed a critical understanding of the different positions. PREREQUISITES

Basic notions of economics, international economics and statistics. CONTENTS

The course covers the main problems and issues concerning economic development. It refers to existing theories and discusses their respective strengths and weaknesses, together with the ensuing policy implications. A selection of topics covered within the course includes poverty and inequality, population growth, natural resources, international trade, financial development. Whenever possible, topics are addressed also from an empirical point of view, discussing measurement issues and confronting theories with empirical findings. BIBLIOGRAPHY

The course makes extensive use of papers and articles made available during the course. Good general textbooks to use as references include: - Todaro and Smith, Economic Development, Addison Wesley - Thirlwall, Economics of Development, Palgrave MacMillan - Forsyth, Huq and Clunies-Ross, Development Economics, McGraw-Hill TEACHING METHODS

The course is based mainly on lectures, with ample room dedicated to in-class discussion to stimulate peer learning. Specific lectures are devoted to presentations by students on controversial issues in the literature. ASSESSMENT

Assessment is based on a combination of in-class activities (discussion, presentations), plus a final written exam. Students are expected to read the material assigned for each meeting and be ready to critically discuss it in class. Peer learning and team work are encouraged; each group will present its work to the class in a dedicated session. The weights attached to each component are: in-class participation [10%]; presentation [30%]; final written exam [60%].

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Elements of International and European Union Law Credits 8

Prof. Marco Pertile, Prof. Antonino Alì 1° semester e-mail: marco.pertile@unitn.it ; antonino.ali@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing the students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the functioning of both the legal framework and the institutions of International and EU law. Students will be trained to assess the relevance of legal arguments with reference to a number of case studies drawn from the case law of International and European judicial institutions. More specifically, the general learning objectives of the course are as follows: - Understand the logic and the value added of legal reasoning in international relations and within the European Union. - Understand the functioning of the sources of the law and their normativity. - Understand and critically assess the consequences of the breach of the law in specific situations. - Understand and critically assess the role of diversified actors and institutions in the creation and application of International and EU Law. On completing the International Law Module of the course, students will be able to: - describe the processes of law creation and application at the international level; - qualify international disputes in legal terms, taking position and developing sound legal arguments; - read and understand a judicial decision dealing with international law; - critically assess the role of international law. On completing the EU Module of the course, the learning outcomes are such that students will: - be able to describe the process of European integration by means of legal concepts; - be familiar with the key developments of the process of legal integration in the EU; - learn core principles, the main sources, the role of the main institutions and organs of the European Union; - understand the interaction between international law and domestic law with EU law; - be accustomed to searching and using relevant rules and judgments from the main EU databases. PREREQUISITES

Students must have basic knowledge of fundamental legal concepts and institutions, in order to be able to understand and use legal sources. CONTENTS

The part of the course on International Law introduces the students to the foundations of the subject. The following issues will be analyzed: the nature of international law; the subjects and the sources of international law; international jurisdictions and the means for settling disputes; international responsibility. Throughout the module, reference will be made to specialized areas of international law such as human rights protection; international humanitarian law; international criminal law; the use of force in international relations; and the law of the sea. Ample use will be made of relevant judicial decisions and opinions. The part of the course of European Union Law introduces students to the legal framework of the European Union illustrating the different paths towards integration. The course will cover the history of the European integration from a legal perspective. The analysis will then focus on the principles governing the competences and the main actors of the European Union (institutions and bodies of the Union). The course will then analyse the decision-making process

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within the EU and the sources of law. The last part of the course will deal with the interaction between international law and EU law on the one side, and the relationship between domestic law and EU law. The part of the course on European Union law will first be devoted to the historical evolution of the European Communities and the European Union, starting from the first Treaties in the 1950's until the most recent evolution concerning the European Constitution and the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as the direction of the European integration process in the future. The analysis will focus on the institutional framework of the EU, the law-making process and sources of law, judicial protection and the relationship with the national legal systems. Finally, the course will briefly describe the role of the EU in the international legal context. The part of the course on European Union law will first be devoted to the historical evolution of the European Communities and the European Union, starting from the first Treaties in the 1950's until the most recent evolution concerning the European Constitution and the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as the direction of the European integration process in the future. The analysis will focus on the institutional framework of the EU, the law-making process and sources of law, judicial protection and the relationship with the national legal systems. The course will also focus on the free movement of goods and of persons. Finally, the course will briefly describe the role of the EU in the international legal context. BIBLIOGRAPHY

International Law The main textbook is S. Murphy, Principles of International Law, Thomson, 2012. Required chapters: 1(A); 2; 3; 4(A, B, C, D, F, G); 5; 6; 10; 11; 13 (A, D, E, F); 14 (A, B). Students may also consult: M. Dixon, Textbook on International Law, Oxford University Press, 2013. A. Cassese, International Law, Oxford University Press, 2005. M. Shaw, International Law, Cambridge University Press, 2014. J. Crawford, Brownlie’s Principles of Public International Law, Oxford University Press, 2012. B. Conforti, C. Focarelli, The Law and Practice of the United Nations, Martinus Nijhoff, 2010. Relevant entry words of the Max Planck Encyclopaedia of Public International Law. Documents United Nations Charter, Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties; ILC Articles on the Law of State Responsibility; Statute of the International Court of Justice; Statute of the International Criminal Court; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. All of the documents are available on the Internet. The relevant links will be made available at beginning of the course. EU Law The main textbook is K. Lenearts – P. Van Nuffel, European Union Law, Sweet and Maxwell, 2011. Required chapters 1-2-3-4-5-6, chapter 7 (from paragraph 7-001 to 7-051 included), chapter 13 (from para. 13-001 to 13-125 incl. and from para 13-160 to 13-165 incl.), chapters 14-15-16, chapter 21 (from par. 21-001 to 21-020 incl. and from 21-055 to 21-062 incl.), chapter 22, chapter 24, chapter 25 (paragraphs 25-001, 25-002 and from para. 25-038 to 25-045), chapter 26 (paragraphs 26-001, 26-002, 26-017, 26-018). Some optional readings will be indicated in class. Documents Consolidated version of the Treaty on the European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and of the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union (a PDF version is available in the European Union website).

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TEACHING METHODS

The course will be structured in lectures where the active participation of students will be strongly encouraged. The readings assigned for the lectures are mandatory. Students are required to read them beforehand, as their content will be discussed and analysed in class, through simulations and case studies. ASSESSMENT

The assessment of the module of International Law will be structured in two parts. In the first part (written), students will be assessed on the general knowledge of International Law through a number of multiple-choice questions. In the second part (written and oral), students will be required to plead orally a written statement that they will have submitted beforehand. Such written statement, dealing with a fictitious or real case and simulating the proceedings before an international tribunal, shall be submitted before the end of the last week of the course. The word limit for the written statement is 3000 words. Detailed instructions on the second part of the exam will be distributed at the beginning of the course. The weighting scheme will be 30% for the first part and 70% for the second part. The final mark of the module of European Union Law will depend on the assessment of a written final exam. The exam will be structured in two parts: in the first one students will be assessed on the general knowledge of EU law through some multiple-choice questions; in the second part students will be assessed with some open questions. The weighting scheme will be 30% for the first part and 70% for the second part. The final grade of the exam will be the result of an average between the International law and the EU Law part.

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English for International Communication Credits 6

Prof. Catherine Riley 1°and 2° semester e-mail: catherine.riley@lett.unitn.it GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The course aims to develop learners' general and specialized/discipline language to C2 level* in all four skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and speaking . The main focus, however, will be on developing learners’ productive skills, in particular in professional and specialised contexts. Students should already be independent language learners but this aspect of the course will also be developed further, in particular their awareness of how English works and how it differs from their L1 and other L2s, what it means to learn (a language), and how to become more effective (language) learners. The principle objective, then, is for students to become highly proficient language users able to function effectively and competently in any future English Language context whether academic (e.g. PhD) or professional (e.g. in an NGO or intergovernmental organisation). LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the course students should have acquired: - advanced (C2) active knowledge of all aspects of language (grammar, lexis, pronunciation English in Use) ; - explicit knowledge of how English works (grammar, pronunciation, lexis, lexico-grammar including collocation and colligation etc) i.e. metalinguistic awareness and knowledge; - awareness of English as a discourse practice, including issues of style, register, genre, specialised lexis, in particular knowledge of institutional (in particular supranational institutions), professional and social ; - an awareness of Intercultural communication issues. By the end of the course students should be able to: - critically evaluate texts (spoken and written); - identify the salient features of different Englishes (including American English, EU/UN-Speak, English as a Lingua Franca etc.); - understand how languages are learned and confidently use tools and resources to enhance their own approach to language learning (metacognitive knowledge); - knowledge and awareness of communication conventions in different contexts and professional settings; Applied Knowledge, Skills and Competences By the end of the course students should be able to: - understand (receptive skills) at C2 level and communicate effectively (productive skills) at C1+/C2 level in both general, academic and technical contexts; - process and critically evaluate texts, in particular in a professional (international) context; - perform to a highly-proficient level a series of language based skills and competences (report, summarise, interpret, critique, counter argue, debate, negotiate, draft, plan, propose etc.); - communicate specific knowledge and expertise clearly and concisely; - present arguments convincingly on controversial topics and defend standpoint/interpretation/conclusions; - respond critically and promptly in intense debates with multiple interlocutors: - operate effectively, appropriately and accurately in any context and adapt to any audience (institutional, professional, social) i.e. heightened awareness of audience/interlocutor; - use communication conventions in different contexts and professional settings; - interact in teams, networks and professional communities, also as team leader/project manager, making effective use of interpersonal communication skills, ; - talk about language in appropriate terms (metalinguistic skills); - use metacognitive skills and strategies to become proficient life-long language users and learners.

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* C2 - Common European Framework of Reference. For details of this level see http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elp-reg/Source/Key_reference/Overview_CEFRscales_EN.pdf PREREQUISITES

Students should be at least C1+ in English. This means they have either passed the English Language module or have an international certificate at C1+ level (IELTS AVERAGE 7.5 minimum 7 in all skills, TOEFL no skill lower than 26). Students whose bachelor's was taught entirely in English will be assessed individually. CONTENTS

The course will consist in students performing a series of tasks: preparatory tasks at home which will then be the basis of the work carried out during the lessons/workshops. To develop proficient skills and competences, students must participate actively in class, and in the simulations, debates and projects which are the main focus of the course along with follow up written tasks. These activities are all topic based. The topics and activities, in light of the student-centred approach to the course, are negotiated at the start or each semester. In recent years the activities have included a (simulated) forum on reforming the UNSC, an intergovernmental panel drafting the UN IPCC report, a student debate on free spaces, preliminary meeting for the TTIP, etc. More recently, the class has carried out several multimodal communications projects, the results of which can be seen online. Students must take part in at least two of the debates, discussions, simulated negotiations and projects as part of their assessment. This participation can be either as debater/negotiator OR chair or take an active role in a project. One or more of the debates may be connected to other second year courses. Thanks to a focus on developing language awareness, in particular to such questions as text genre, style and register, students will develop a working knowledge of a wide range of text types used in International Organisations, from reports to summary statements, memos to press releases etc. This will further develop receptive skills to enable students to to access, process and critically evaluate information of all kinds and identify, analyze and evaluate issues from a wide range of sources/contexts to then debate issues effectively. Moreover, the authentic materials used in the course provide models for the written tasks, providing an opportunity to develop professional communication skills and receive feedback in dedicated workshops. The content of some written tasks is based on feedback, both in the form of reports and specific documents, from students who have gone on to do internships or who are currently employed in international organisations (UN, WHO, EU Commission etc). TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACHES AND ACTIVITES

The course is annual The whole class will attend one lesson/workshop a week both during both the autumn and spring semesters with the course lecturer, Kate Riley, and one lesson a week with the language support teacher, Lesley Orme. Given the focus on the productive skills, students are required to participate actively in all lessons, both with the course lecturer and with the language teacher. In order to develop the ability to present information clearly and concisely, express an opinion convincingly, defend a position and counter argue other positions in real time, the active participation of all students is fundamental. Lessons with Lesley Orme will focus on developing arguments and critical thinking skills. Lessons with Kate Riley will focus on developing rhetorical skills for effective delivery and argumentation. Some lessons will be feedback workshops. Most lessons with Kate Riley are recorded either on audio or video and students are required to evaluate their own performances. Several of the tasks, both in class and out, will be group or pair work and involve collaborative learning. Some tasks will also have a component of peer evaluation.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Monolingual dictionary (Collins-Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary recommended) Vince, Michael, 2008, Macmillan English Grammar in Context Advanced (with Key and CD) London: Macmillan ASSESSMENT – METHODS AND CRITERIA

Continuous assessment. Continuous assessment consists in assessment of participation in at least 2 of the 4 main debates, negotiations, simulations projects and other activities done during the year, as well as assessment of a series of written tasks set during the year, activities carried out in class and active class participation. Depending on the task, assessment criteria may include: - task achievement – how well the task is researched and presented; - delivery – how effectively the task is communicated; - appropriacy in language usage - in particular using language for emphasis; - use of rhetorical devices (later tasks); - use of effective debating skills and strategies; - use of technical lexis. Self and peer assessment will also be used, for the debates and presentations, group work and written work. As the focus in the second year is on professional English, assessment will give greater weight to awareness of professional discourse practices, both spoken and written.

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English Language Credits 10

Prof. . Catherine (Kate) Riley 1°and 2° semester e-mail: catherine.riley@lett.unitn.it GENERAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The course aims to develop learners' general and specialized/discipline language and communication skills and competences to a level of proficiency at least equivalent to C1+ in all four skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and speaking (both monologue and interaction)*. Another overarching aim of the course is to help students become more independent language learners. To be able to do this students are encouraged to develop an awareness not only of how English works and in what way it differs from their L1 but also what it means to learn (a language) and how to become more effective (language) learners. The principle objective, then, is that students have a working-knowledge of English and are able to function fully in any future English Language context whether academic (e.g. PhD) or professional (e.g. in an NGO or intergovernmental organisation). LEARNING OUTCOMES – the skills and competences a learner should have acquired on completion of the course. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the course students should have acquired: - Advanced (C1+) knowledge of all aspects of language (grammar, lexis, pronunciation English in Use); - explicit knowledge of how English works (grammar, pronunciation, lexis, lexico-grammar including collocation and colligation etc) i.e. metalinguistic awareness and knowledge; - knowledge of the specialized language and texts of three main discipline areas, Law, Economics, Political Science; - awareness of English as a discourse practice, including issues of style, register, genre, specialised lexis (of the three main discipline areas), knowledge of academic, professional and social practices but also awareness of adapting message to audience/interlocutor; - knowledge of different Englishes (including American English, EU-Speak, etc) and awareness of questions relating to English as a Lingua Franca and other Intercultural issues By the end of the course students should be able to: - understand texts of a wide range of genres (spoken and written), also of a technical nature, and identify the way these texts are structured; - identify the communication conventions in the different academic disciplines and professions; - understand how languages are learned and confidently use tools and resources to enhance their own approach to language learning (metacognitive knowledge); Applied Knowledge, Skills and Competences In addition to the general competences found in the CEF for C1+, by the end of the course students should be able to: - communicate effectively and appropriately (i.e. awareness of audience/interlocutor) specific knowledge and expertise, also of a technical nature, in both written and spoken language; - process and critically evaluate texts of all kinds (spoken or written, academic or professional); – use the appropriate language skills and competences (receptive and productive) to perform other communicative tasks (summarise, interpret, critique, counter argue, negotiate, draft, plan, propose etc.); - interact in teams, networks and professional communities making effective use of interpersonal communication skills; - use communication conventions in the different academic disciplines and professions; - adopt effective language learning tools, skills and strategies to enhance learning, in particular for self-directed learning; - discuss language and learning in appropriate terms (metalinguistic skills). * C1+ - Common European Framework of Reference http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elp-reg/Source/Key_reference/Overview_CEFRscales_EN.pdf

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A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCES IS TO BE FOUND ON THE COURSE WEBSITE PREREQUISITES

Students who have been awarded one of the certificates listed below after June 2014 will be admitted to the course IELTS 6.0 (or above) in all skills TOEFL internet-based 93 (or above) with minimum of 23 in each skill Students who graduated from a degree taught entirely in English do not need to hold a language certificate. CONTENTS

The English Language course is annual. The whole class will attend one lesson a week with the course lecturer, Kate Riley, during both the autumn and spring semesters and one additional lesson a week in smaller groups during the spring semester. These lessons will focus primarily on developing/enhancing: - language awareness, in particular concepts such as collocation and colligation and language analysis skills, in particular genre analysis; - specialized/discipline lexis (other than legal English) and general Use of English; - writing skills (other than academic writing) such as reviews, summaries, reports, blogs, data commentaries etc.; - presentation and discussion skills; - learning strategies and tools to enhance self-directed learning; Some attention will also be paid to professional English in particular, communication in international organisations and institutions. Students will also learn how to use online tools which will enhance learning and help them edit their work. LANGUAGE SUPPORT Alongside the lessons with the course lecturer, there will be language support lessons. Academic Writing: one lesson a week with Richard Straub autumn and spring semesters. These lessons will cover topics such as Reader Response, Action, Agency, Hedging and Boosting, Stress Position, Theme in addition to the mechanics of Academic writing. Legal English: one lesson a week with Lesley Orme in the autumn semester. The course syllabus of the Legal English module is based on the content of the Course in International and European Law, introducing students to the specialist terminology and developing awareness of how language is used in legal documents. The lessons will, in the main, consist of group presentations which examine leading cases of both European and International Law, chosen by the Law professors. The presentations both analyse the language and discuss the salient aspects of these cases. TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACHES AND ACTIVITES

To achieve the learning objectives, learners need to practice their language skills as much as possible. All language courses therefore focus greatly on tasks and activities both in and out of the classroom. These include, presentations, discussions, brainstorming, analytical and critical thinking activities, writing essays, reports, reviews etc. Students are required to participate actively in ALL lessons, both with the course lecturer and with the language support teachers. Learning a language requires a great deal of time and effort; success depends on practising as much as possible. In the second semester, as the main focus will be on developing oral skills through a series of student-led seminars. The ability to present information clearly and concisely, express an opinion, defend a position and counter other positions in real time, the active participation of all students is fundamental. In the second semester some of the lessons with course lecturer will take the form of language workshops based on the tasks produced by the students. As with all parts of the English language programme, the Legal English lessons also focus on developing students’

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metalinguistic and metacognitive skills and as such also adopts a student-centred approach to lessons (student presentations and discussions). While an integral part of the English Language course, these lessons provide a ‘bridge’ between language and law. Students’ critical thinking skills are enhanced during discussions of issues raised in the Law Module, therefore active participation is fundamental. Some Academic Writing lessons will be more ‘traditional’ as concepts and ideas are presented and practised. Others will take the form of writing workshops, where students analyse and produce short texts, often in groups. Yet others are feedback (teacher led) workshops where students focus on particular aspects of their own work and edit their own and other students’ work. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Monolingual dictionary (Collins-Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary recommended) Suggested Texts Bailey, S., 2011, ‘Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students’ (3rd Edition) London: Routledge. Caplan, N., 2013, ‘Grammar Choices for Graduate and Professional Writers’, Michigan University Press. McCarthy, M. & F, O’Dell, 2008, ‘Academic Vocabulary in Use with Answers’, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Reid, N., ‘Getting Published in International Journals, Writing Strategies for European Social Scientists’, NOVA, Norwegian Social Research Swales J. M. & C.b. Feak, 2012, ‘Academic Writing for Graduate Students’ (3rd edition) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. Williams, J. M., 2014, ‘Style: 10 Lessons in Clarity and Grace’, (5th Edition) Longman. Vince, M., 2008, ‘Macmillan English Grammar in Context Advanced’ (with Key and CD) London: Macmillan Both Dott.ssa Orme and Dott. Straub will provide further materials during their lessons. ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment (80%), written exam and oral exam (20%). - Continuous assessment consists of a series of tasks set during the year, activities carried out in class and active class participation in all lessons. At least two of the tasks will be academic essays. Learners will be evaluated in both the Language Support components of the course. Emphasis is placed on the continuous aspect of the assessment and students are expected to revise all tasks and meet periodically with the course lecturer to receive feedback. This part of the course accounts for 80% of the total mark. The tasks and activities will form the content of a Language Learning Portfolio. Some peer assessment will also be used, both for the student-led seminars, group work and written work. - The written exam At least 80% of the continuous assessment component must be successfully completed to be admitted to the written exam. This has four sections: Reading, Use of English, Listening, and Writing. The exam is an integrated skills exam, meaning that all parts of the exam are related. Past Papers are available upon request. A mock exam will be held in April 2017. - The oral exam To be admitted to the oral exam students must pass the written exam. The oral has two parts: final oral presentation, discussion of Portfolio. Students who achieve high marks during the course, may be exempt from the final two tasks (final essay and final presentation). OTHER INFORMATION

Students whose English is only just adequate to be admitted to the School are warmly advised to arrive in Trento at the end of August in order to enrol on the intensive B2 English course at the University language centre (CLA) and if necessary to enrol on either the IELTS or C1 course during the first semester.

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European and International Politics Credits 8

Professors: Paolo Foradori, Alberta Giorgi , Carlo Ruzza 1° semester e-mail: paolo.foradori@unitn.it; alberta.giorgi@gmail.com; carlo.ruzza@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The overriding goal of this course is to develop the capacity to understand, empirically and theoretically, the main social and political phenomena of the current system of international and European relations. This course provides insight into the complexity of actors, dynamics, institutions, policy-making of world, and especially, European affairs, as well as contexts in which students can engage in debate, discussion, and reflection on the main issues of international and European politics. By the end of the course students should have acquired:

- an in-depth understanding of the main concepts and issues in international and European politics; - the necessary tools to analyse contemporary international and European relations; - an ability to understand, interpret, and draw pertinent conclusions regarding social and political

phenomena at the international and European level; - a capacity to conduct independent analyses of issues in international and European relations, and to

present the results of the analyses. PREREQUISITES

It is necessary to be familiar with the institutions and functioning of the European Union (EU) and with post-World War II international history. CONTENTS

The course is divided into two parts. The first is designed as a systematic and comprehensive review of the main theoretical approaches and analytical developments in the field of international relations (IR). Mainstream and new theoretical approaches will be thoroughly examined and critically discussed in class. The second part focuses on the European Union from a socio-political and historical perspective. It provides a historical account of the construction of the European Union, critically assessing the relationship between the European Union project and the European societies. It will specifically focus on the political history of European Institutions and societies, and the criticisms and the protests against the EU. BIBLIOGRAPHY

The required textbook for the first part is Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki and Steve Smith (eds.), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, Third Edition, 2013, chapter 1-12. A detailed reading list for the second part will be provided at the beginning of the course. TEACHING METHODS

The course is a discussion-based class, structured around in-class presentations. At an MA level, active in-class participation and interaction are very important. Presentations will be graded on the basis of organization, clarity of content, clarity of argument presented, and creativity. To be able to participate in and contribute to the discussion following the presentations, students are expected to have completed the readings before each class. As to the first part of the course, working in groups (organized by the instructor), students will examine and present on a given theory/approach of IR. As to the second part, students will present the readings included in the list provided at the beginning of the course.

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ASSESSMENT

Students who attend the course will be evaluated through: a) in each part, in-class presentation and a write-up paper of 1,500 words, and active participation in the discussions (50 per cent of the final grade); b) written exam: 4 questions (2 for each part) out of 8 questions. Students who do not attend or do the in-class presentation will be evaluated only through the written exam. SCHEDULE

Part 1 (Foradori): September 27, 29; October 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27; November 8, 11 Part 2 (Giorgi): November 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Part 3 (Ruzza): December 1, 7, 14, 15, 21, 22

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French Language Workshop Credits 6

CLA e-mail: cla@unitn.it The syllabus is available at http://www.cla.unitn.it/658/lingua-francese

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German Language Workshop Credits 6

CLA e-mail: cla@unitn.it The syllabus is available at http://www.cla.unitn.it/663/lingua-tedesca

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Global Economic Policy Credits 6

Prof. Luigi Bonatti 2° semester e-mail: luigi.bonatti@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course aims at analyzing policy issues in a context of open economy. PREREQUISITES

Elementary micro and macroeconomics. CONTENTS

The course focuses on how single countries' macroeconomic, financial, trade, structural policies are conditioned by the global context, and on how in their turn they affect it. BIBLIOGRAPHY

P.R. Krugman, M. Obstfeld and M. Melitz "International Economics: Theory and Policy", 9th edition, Pearson Education. Other materials will be downloadable from the course site.

TEACHING METHODS Lectures, class discussions and students' presentations. ASSESSMENT

Written exam covering closely the topics that are presented and discussed in class (90% of the final grade). In grading the student, the instructor will take into account also the quality of her/his possible presentation and participation in class discussions (10% of the final grade).

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Human Rights and Natural Resources under International Law Credits 6

Prof. Marco Pertile 2°semester e-mail: marco.pertile@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The learning objectives of the course are twofold. On the one hand, the course aims at providing the students with a general understanding of the functioning of both the legal framework and the main institutions of the international system of human rights protection. On the other, it aims at illustrating the interrelation between human rights and natural resources under international law. Students will be trained to assess the relevance of legal arguments in the qualification of the relationship between human activities and the environment, with reference to access to natural resources by individuals and groups. More specifically, the learning objectives of the course can be summarized as follows: - Understanding the logic and the value added of legal reasoning in the field of human rights protection; - Understanding the functioning of the international supervisory system; - Understanding the role of human rights protection with respect to non-state actors, such as minorities, indigenous peoples, and transnational corporations; - Assessing the possible linkage between natural resources and armed conflicts; - Exposing both the contradictions and the complementarity of the legal regimes regulating human rights and access to natural resources. On completing the course, students will be able to: - read and understand judicial decisions and opinions dealing with international human rights law; - critically assess the interaction between norms protecting the environment and norms regulating access to natural resources; - take position on specific cases related to human rights and natural resources qualifying them in the light of international norms. PREREQUISITES

The course of Elements of International and EU Law is a prerequisite for this course. CONTENTS

The course introduces the students to the foundations of international human rights protection and critically discusses the interaction between human rights and other rules of international law such as the rules on the use of force, self-determination, permanent sovereignty over natural resources, international humanitarian law. The following issues will be analyzed: the sources of human rights; international and regional supervisory systems; human rights obligations of non-state actors. The second part of the course is mainly devoted to the interaction between human rights and the international rules regulating access to natural resources. The following issues will be dealt with: a definition of natural resources; the international rules on the allocation of natural resources; the concept of permanent sovereignty over natural resources; the linkage between natural resources and conflicts; the human right to water; the relationship between indigenous peoples, local communities and natural resources. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Attending Students: Notes of the lectures; outlines of the lectures and additional readings indicated on the website of the course. Non-Attending Students: The main textbook is D. Moeckli, S. Shah, S. Sivakumaran, International Human Rights Law, Oxford University Press, 2013. Required chapters: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29. A number of additional readings will be indicated on the website of the course. Students may also consult: P. Alston, R. Goodman, International Human Rights, Oxford University Press, 2013. R. Smith, Textbook on International Human Rights, Oxford University Press, 2014.

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C. Tomuschat, Human Rights: Between Idealism and Realism, Oxford University Press, 2014. F. Sudre, Droit européen et international des droits de l'Homme, PUF, 2012. O. De Schutter, International Human Rights Law, Cambridge University Press, 2010. L. Zarsky, Human Rights and the Environment Conflicts and Norms in a Globalizing World, Earthscan, 2002. D.K. Anton, D.L. Shelton, Environmental Protection and Human Rights, Cambridge University Press, 2011. Select readings for the written assignments will be made available at the beginning of the course. Documents International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights; United Nations Charter; European Convention on Human Rights; American Convention on Human Rights; African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. All of the documents are available on the Internet. The relevant links will be made available at the beginning of the course. TEACHING METHODS

The course will be based on lectures and discussions. Students are supposed to read assigned materials before class, so as to be able to understand and discuss them critically. During classes, students will be required to discuss and take position on case studies. ASSESSMENT

For attending students, the assessment will be based on the result of a written assignment (50 per cent), on a multiple-choice exam (20 per cent), and on class participation (30 per cent). The written assignment will consist of a research and opinion paper on a topic related to resource conflicts. The word limit is 5000. The multiple-choice exam will consist of 10 to 20 questions related to the topics discussed in class. It will last 10 minutes. Class participation will be continuously assessed through debates and classroom simulations. Each student is required to give at least one short oral presentation. For non-attending students the assessment will be exclusively based on the written assignment (60 per cent) and on the multiple-choice exam (40 per cent). For non-attending students the word limit of the assignment is 7000. The title and the structure of the written assignment will have to be approved by the instructor beforehand. Further instructions and a list of approved topics will be made available on the website of the course. All of the students will have to submit their written assignment by email at least 10 days before the date of the exam.

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Introduction to Non-proliferation and Disarmament Credits 6

Prof. Paolo Foradori 1° semester e-mail: paolo.foradori@unitn.it

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Contrary to ill-founded expectations, the end of Cold War did not eliminate the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), i.e. chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, as well as their delivery systems. Although we have likely escaped the danger of a nuclear Armageddon, WMDs continue to pose one of the gravest threats to today’s global security. With a special focus on nuclear weapons, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the main issues surrounding the presence and proliferation of WMDs in global affairs. Its objective is to familiarise students with the history, technology, politics, strategies, and theories related to WMDs and their proliferation, as well as with the instruments and policies aimed at combatting their spread and promoting their eventual elimination. By the end of the course students should have acquired:

- an in-depth understanding of the main concepts and issues related to the presence and spread of WMDs;

- an ability to think analytically and critically about the causes and consequences of WMD proliferation; - capabilities to evaluate policies and instruments to counter WMD proliferation and promote

disarmament; - a capacity to conduct independent analyses of issues related to WMD non-proliferation and

disarmament. Acquired competences will enable students to deal with WMD issues at a level sufficient for qualifying for postgraduate security studies as well as for professional work in non-proliferation and disarmament organizations as well as in the international security community. PREREQUISITES

None. CONTENTS

The course offers a comprehensive overview of the main issues surrounding the proliferation of chemical, biological, nuclear weapons as well as missile delivery systems. Nuclear weapons will be the primary focus of the course. The course will explore:

The technology and the history of WMDs

The world’s WMD arsenals

Theories of proliferation and non-proliferation

The strategy of deterrence

The non-proliferation regime

Moral issues

WMD terrorism

Disarmament

Nuclear weapons states

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Joseph Cirincione, Bomb scare: the history and future of nuclear weapons, New York, Columbia University Press, 2008. Joseph Cirincione et al., Deadly Arsenals. Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threats, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, 2005, pp. 1-118; Appendixes A-F (pp. 419-67). Paolo Foradori, “Introduction”, in P. Foradori (ed.), Still the Century of Overkill? Strengthening the Control of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Baden-Baden, Nomos-Bloomsbury, 2014, pp. 13-21. Paolo Foradori, “Reluctant Disarmer: Italy’s Ambiguous Attitude towards NATO’s Nuclear Weapons Policy”, European Security, 23, 1, 2014, pp. 31-44 [available on Didattica on-line]. Paolo Foradori, “The Moral Dimension of Global Zero: The Evolution of the Catholic Church’s Nuclear Ethics in a Changing World”, The Nonproliferation Review, 21, 2, 2014, pp. 189-205 [available on Didattica on-line]. Lawrence Freedman, Deterrence, Cambridge, Polity Press, 2004, pp. 1-60. Brian Michael Jenkins, “The Terrorist Perception of Nuclear Weapons and Its Implication for Deterrence”, in Andreas Wenger and Alex Wilner (eds), Deterring Terrorism. Theory and Practice, Stanford University Press, 2012, pp. 117-36. Hans M. Kristensen and Robert S. Norris, “Worldwide deployments of nuclear weapons, 2014”, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 2014, pp. 1-13 [available on Didattica on-line]. Scott D. Sagan, “Why Do States Build Nuclear Weapons? Three Models in Search of a Bomb”, International Security, 21, 3, 1996/97, pp. 54-86 [available on Didattica on-line].

***** It is essential for students to keep-up with developments in the spread and control of WMDs. Particularly useful sources for timely proliferation-related information and analyses include: Arms Control Association: http://www.armscontrol.org Arms Control Wonk (blog): http://www.armscontrolwonk.com/ Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: http://www.thebulletin.org/ Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Nuclear Policy): http://carnegieendowment.org/programs/npp/ Center for Nonproliferation Studies: http://www.nonproliferation.org EU Non-proliferation Consortium

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http://www.nonproliferation.eu Federation of American Scientists: http://www.fas.org International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): http://www.iaea.org/ International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons http://www.icanw.org International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) (Non-proliferation and disarmament): http://www.iiss.org/en/research/non-proliferation-s-and-s-disarmament Nuclear Threat Initiative http://www.nti.org United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs http://www.un.org/disarmament/ TEACHING METHODS

The course will be structured around lectures. At an MA level, active in-class participation and interaction are very important. To be able to participate in and contribute to the discussion, all students are expected to have completed the readings before each class. The final part of the course will be organised around in-class presentations on selected nuclear-armed states. ASSESSMENT

Students who attend this course and do the in-class presentation will be evaluated by: a) in-class active participation and presentation (50% of the total mark); b) a final written exam (50% of the total mark). Students who do not attend the class or do the in-class presentation will be evaluated only through a final extended written exam based on the bibliography.

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Labour Rights in the Global Economy Credits 6

Prof. . Matteo Borzaga 1° semester e-mail: matteo.borzaga@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing students with a general overview about workers' rights in times of economic globalisation. PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge and understanding of international law. CONTENTS

In the first part of the course the reasons why international (global) labour law was created will be analysed, as well as its historic evolution. Furthermore, the main characteristics and the functioning of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the sources of international labour law (Conventions, Recommendations, Declarations) will be examined, paying particular attention at the grade of their legal effectivness. In the second part of the course the ways in which the ILO has tried to promote the workers' rights in times of economic globalisation and businesses' relocation will be taken into account: in this respect the core labour standards (fight against discriminations, child labour, forced and compulsory labour and the recognition of freedom of association and of the right to bargain collectively) and the so called "decent work" will be analysed in depth. BIBLIOGRAPHY

J.-M. Servais, International Labour Law, Wolters Kluwer, last edition; B. Hepple, Labour Laws and Global Trade, Hart Publishing, 2005. Mandatory chapters of the above-mentioned handbooks will be indicated at the beginning of the course. Other materials will be suggested during the lectures. TEACHING METHODS

Lectures, exercises and oral presentations by students. ASSESSMENT

Written exam. Students might also have the occasion to prepare and to present short oral presentations (on cases or specific issues) in class. These will count up to 50% of the total assessment. OTHER INFORMATION

None

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Minority Rights Credits 6

Prof. Jens Woelk 1°semester e-mail: jens.woelk@unitn.it; LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The objective of the course is to introduce into the “Law of Diversity” and its elements by illustrating and discussing the role and potential of law, and in particular of Human and Minority Rights, as a means of regulation and stabilization, especially after ethnic conflict. PREREQUISITES

Participants are able to follow class in English and (law students) have already passed the exam in Constitutional Law. CONTENTS

Focus of the course is the analysis of the “legal management of diversity” from a comparative perspective, in particular the guarantees for groups and minorities with distinct features in ethno-national, cultural, linguistic and religious terms. Starting point will be the concepts of “minority”, “difference” and “recognition” as well as Nation-Building processes and agreements ending a conflict. Once guarantees for the physical existence and security of a minority-group are given, specific minority rights aim at providing for protection, autonomous development and participation in all affairs concerning members of the respective group. Also equality of the members of the groups with other citizens as well as their integration into the wider society has to be guaranteed without becoming an instrument of assimilation. There is a wide range of legal instruments and sources as well as different actors contributing to the creation of a “Law of Diversity” by which these requests can be accommodated Today, in the emerging European constitutional space, the former exclusive point of reference, the (Nation-)State, has lost its monopoly in terms of (legal) “recognition” of a minority and is thus no longer the only legislator on minority-issues, as numerous regulations and Treaties on sub-national as well as international levels demonstrate. The “Law of Diversity” (protection and promotion of minorities) will be illustrated in lectures and discussed in case-studies in which students can apply their knowledge and deepen their understanding for the different interests at stake. Some paradigmatic legal systems will be analysed to illustrate the consequences of the different constitutional approaches to diversity as well as to show the interaction between the different levels of government in the aim of protection and promotion of minorities and diverse groups. BIBLIOGRAPHY

a) in English: The reading list and other materials (cases) will be published at the beginning of classes on the course website. b) in Italian (also for non-frequentanti): Palermo, Francesco, Woelk, Jens, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, 2nd edition, Cedam, Padova 2011 TEACHING METHODS

Lectures. Active participation in discussion is encouraged. Group work might be used.

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During the course the topics will be introduced and treated also through the analysis of documents, such as legislation, judgments and other useful materials which will be indicated and provided on the website. ASSESSMENT

Oral examination. SIS Students take the exam in English. Law Students can choose whether to prepare and take the exam in English or in Italian; those who do not come to class regularly (non-frequentanti), have to take the exam in Italian. In addition, upon agreement, students may also opt for preparing a paper or a short oral presentation (on cases or specific issues); these count up to 50% or 30% of the total assessment, respectively. OTHER INFORMATION

The course will start on 26 September 2016. For students of the Faculty of Law, 3 additional credits (CFU) are assigned in case of the exam taken in English.

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Peace and Conflict Studies: Theory and Methods Credits 6

Prof. Paolo Rosa 2° semester e-mail: paolo.rosa@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The module aim for students is to acquire the methodological and theoretical tools indispensable for understanding war and peace. At the end of the course the student should be familiar with main concepts and definitions associated with studies of conflict and peace, and with main methods and techniques of analysis. PREREQUISITES

None CONTENTS

This course provides an introduction to main theories of conflict, war and peace. The course will provide an overview of the relationship between conflict, war, peace and domestic and international variables. Both the theoretical premises and the mechanisms that link the explanatory factors to decisions on war and peace will be discussed. The course will provide a survey of empirical support for various theories and hypothesis and of the main methods and techniques of analysis. Course description

The field of PCS: Peace research and Conflict studies

Dangerous dyads (1). Conditions affecting the likelihood of war: Territorial disputes, alliances, arms race, and domestic conditions

Dangerous dyads (2). The analysis of dangerous dyads: Methods and techniques (international dataset, historical series, statistical analysis)

Peaceful dyads (1). Conditions affecting the likelihood of peace: Democratic peace, territorial peace, power preponderance, and nuclear weapons

Peaceful dyads (2). The analysis of peaceful dyads: Methods and techniques (international dataset, historical series, statistical analysis)

Conflict resolution and peace enforcement (1). The conditions for a stable peace

Conflict resolution and peace enforcement (2). Methods and techniques (international dataset, historical series, statistical analysis)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

S. McLaughlin Mitchell and J. Vasquez (2014), Conflict, War, and Peace: An Introduction to Scientific Research,

London: SAGE/CQ Press

K. Höglund and M. Höberg (eds.) (2011), Understanding Peace Research: Methods and Challenges, London:

Routledge (chs 1, 2, 6)

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Lectures ASSESSMENT

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90% of the final evaluation will be based on a written exam consisting of open questions designed to assess the degree of knowledge of the theoretical models and quantitative methods presented during the course and described in the compulsory readings. The 10% of the final score will be based on class participation OTHER INFORMATION

Further readings will be indicated during the course

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Political Philosophy Credits 6

Paolo Carta 2° semester e-mail: paolo.carta@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing students with a general knowledge of the key issues, researches, and theories in political philosophy, through the study of contemporary debates and their connections with International Relations theories. The first part of the course will be devoted to the reading and the analysis of classical and modern political texts (Thucydides, Machiavelli, Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau, Kant) along with contemporary sources (Morgenthau, Arendt, Wolin, Rawls, Beitz, Pogge, Buzan, Waever, Tetlock). During the second part, students will lead seminars, discussions and make oral presentations on specific case studies. Thus, by the end of the course, students should deliver an oral presentation on a political theory topic related to her/his own specific field of study and write two papers (3000 words each). They would demonstrate to be able to: 1) identify and analyze the differences between classical, modern and contemporary political theories; 2) examine, describe and compare how different approaches work to solve a particular issue. Students are expected to actively discuss other students' presentations. PREREQUISITES

None CONTENTS

This is a course in political theory, and its primary focus is not only on describing how the world is, but also on analyzing ideas about how the world could be. Therefore it surveys some topics in modern and contemporary political theory such as definition of politics; realism and idealism; short-term political goals and long-term political goals; the interplay between politics and diplomacy; security speech acts; political judgement and forecasting; the modern prejudice against politics; why politics matters; leadership and democracy; cosmopolitan democracy and environmentalism. Readings include political pamphlets, philosophical treatises, as well as journal articles from modern times to the present. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Preliminary readings: Hannah Arendt, Introduction into Politics, in The Promise of Politics, ed. by J. Kohn, New York, 2005, p. 93-204; Charles Beitz, Political Theory and International Relations, Princeton, 1999. A complete list of readings will be circulated at the beginning of the course. It includes essays by Thomas Pogge, Barry Buzan, Ole Waever, William Easterly, Ruth Levitas, Peter Furia, Xavier Guillaume, Daniele Archibugi and David Held. TEACHING METHODS

The course will be based on lectures, seminars, discussions and oral presentations by students. Having successfully completed the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some contemporary political theory debates and philosophers; apply this understanding to International Relations topics. They will also be able to deliver an effective presentation on political key issues and to interpret and write critical essays on complex political texts, positions, and ideas.

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ASSESSMENT

The final result will be composed of class participation (20%); oral presentation and a paper (3000 words) on a political theory topic related to students’ specific field of study (40%); final paper (40%) due on May 26th (3000 words). Students must choose a title of their second paper from the Essay list that will be made available by the third week of March. OTHER INFORMATION

Those students who are unable to attend the entire course should contact me by email (paolo.carta@unitn.it) or during my office hours.

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Principle of International Economics Credits 8

Prof. Stefano Schiavo 2° semester e-mail: stefano.schiavo@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying the functioning of the world economy. By the end of the semester students should be (i) familiar with the main concepts and theories of international trade and open economy macroeconomics; (ii) able to answer questions such as “why do countries trade?”, “what is the relationship between the price levels in different countries and their exchange rates?”, “what are the costs and benefits of fixed versus flexible exchange rates?”. PREREQUISITES

Basic concepts of micro and macroeconomics (e.g. production function, utility function, marginal costs, marginal productivity, production possibility frontier, income and wealth …) CONTENTS

The course covers the main concepts and theories of international trade and open economy macroeconomics. Factor endowments and technical differences as sources of comparative advantage. Increasing returns to scale and intra-industry trade. International factor movements. Trade policy instruments: tariffs and nontariff barriers. Regional and international economic arrangements. Static and dynamic benefits of international trade. National income accounting and the balance of payments. Exchange rate determination. Fixed versus flexible exchange rates and currency unions. Macroeconomic policy under fixed and flexible exchange rates Whenever possible, topics are addressed also from an empirical point of view, confronting theories with empirical findings. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Feenstra, R. and Taylor, A. (2014), “Essentials of International Economics”, 3th edition, Worth Publishers The CORE project (2015), “The Economy”, e-book available at http://www.core-econ.org/ Krugman, P., Obstfeld, M. and Melitz, M. (2015), “International Economics”, 10th edition, Pearson TEACHING METHODS

The course is based mainly on lectures, with ample room devoted to in-class discussion of key topics to stimulate peer learning. Theoretical lectures will be complemented with discussions of current issues in international economics and/or reports by international institutions. ASSESSMENT

Written exam with 3 open questions: 2 on theoretical matters and 1 on applied or contemporary issues In class presentation and participation are part of the evaluation.

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Spanish Language Workshop Credits 6

CLA e-mail: cla@unitn.it The syllabus is available at http://www.cla.unitn.it/662/lingua-spagnola

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Strategic Studies Credits 6

Prof. Paolo Rosa 1° semester e-mail: paolo.rosa@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The module aim for students is to acquire the methodological and theoretical tools indispensable for the understanding of state’s military behaviour. At the end of the course the student should be able to use the main analytical models and approaches developed to explain and describe the international political-military processes. He should also knows the main international military-security events PREREQUISITES

None CONTENTS

The course analyzes the role and effects of military power in international politics.The first part analyzes the field of strategic studies, centred on the interactions between military technology and international politics. The second part is about military doctrines and their impact on world politics.

The field of Strategic Studies: Military power and international politics

The arms dynamics (1). The development of military technology

The arms dynamics (2). The diffusion of military technology

The arms dynamics (3). The use of military technology: The offense/defence/deterrence balance

The arms dynamics (4). The control of military technology: Arms control and disarmament treaties

Military doctrine and international politics

The source of military doctrine: The balance of power model

The source of military doctrine: The organizational model

The source of military doctrine: Strategic cultures

The source of military doctrine: Strategic culture – case studies (China, Italy, Germany, Japan) BIBLIOGRAPHY

B. Buzan, E. Herring (1998), Arms Dynamics in World Politics, Lynne Rienner Pub.

B. Posen (1984), The Sources of Military Doctrine, Cornell UP (chap. 1 and 2)

P. Katzenstein (ed.) (1996), The Culture National Security, Columbia UP, 1996 (chap. 7 and 9)

P. Rosa (2014), “The Accommodationist State: Strategic Culture and Italy's Military Behaviour”, International

Relations, 28(1)

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Lectures ASSESSMENT

90% of the final evaluation will be based on a written exam consisting of open questions designed to assess the degree of knowledge of the theoretical models and historical events presented during the course and described in the compulsory readings. The 10% of the final score will be based on class participation OTHER INFORMATION

Further readings will be indicated during the course

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Techniques and Methods in Social Sciences Credits 6

Prof. Stefano Benati 2° semester e-mail: stefano.benati@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students should be able to support scientific assertions with data examples, in applications like the analysis of political surveys, linear regression, time series analysis. The main purpose to this end is thinking with data, and the course complements the statistic methodology with the ability of software manipulation, using the freeware program R. PREREQUISITES

Some notions of basic calculus, like the polynomial and exponential functions, and the definitions of the derivative and the integral. CONTENTS

Basic Statistics: Measures of central tendency, measures of variability, skew and kurtosis, correlations. Data Drawings: Histograms, stem and leaf plots, boxplots, scatterplots, bar graphs. Basic Programming with R: Script, loops, conditional statements, functions (and subroutine). Probability: Basic probability, the binomial distribution, the normal distribution. Statistic Inference: Estimating probabilities, means and standard deviations. Testing hypothesis. Analysis of two-way tables. Linear regression. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Daniel Navarro: "Learning statistics with R: A tutorial for psychology students and other beginners" , (available online in: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/ccs/docs/lsr/lsr-0.4.pdf TEACHING METHODS

Class time is composed of frontal lectures, exercises and software exposition. Frontal lectures are devoted to the standard exposition of the theories and methodologies. In the exercises, students are required to expose the solution to the weekly assignments. The software exposition is devoted to the explanation of the software R. ASSESSMENT

20%: statistical report on data analysis (jointly evaluated with the exam of English lenguage); 80%: written examination at the end of the course.

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The Economics of European Integration Credits 6

Prof. . Andrea Fracasso 1° semester e-mail: andrea.fracasso@unitn.it This course introduces students to the economics of European integration. LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The aim of this course is to ensure that students understand economic and institutional aspects of the European economic integration process. By introducing a theoretical framework to analyse EU policies, students will improve their understanding of the economic rationale for European economic integration and their familiarity with the fiscal and monetary framework. The course will make students knowledgeable about the economics of the common agricultural policy, the EU regional/cohesion policy and the competition policy. By the end of this course, students should be able to apply economic theories to interpret and discuss the economic developments in the region, the crisis of and the proposed solutions to the European economic governance framework, and the ongoing reforms of the common policies. PREREQUISITES

Knowledge of the main principles of international economics. CONTENTS

This course introduces students to the economics of European integration. The course will cover the history of economic integration among the countries of the European Union (EU) and will address, applying basic micro- and macro-economic principles, the rationale of such evolution. This will encompass the discussion of stylized facts and some institutional background of the European Union. As regards the real economy, emphasis will be put on the creation of a customs union and a common market, and on the phenomenon of industrial agglomeration. The European Monetary System and the Monetary Union will be at the core of the part devoted to the monetary integration in the EU. The course will analyse the EU macro-economic policy, both fiscal and monetary, and its institutions. The course will examine common agricultural and regional policies, competition policy and the operation of the European budget. The EU external trade and development policies, time permitting, will also be addressed. BIBLIOGRAPHY

The main textbook is Richard Baldwin & Charles Wyplosz, Economics of European Integration. 5 th edition, McGraw Hill 2015. Further material (optional readings, as well as links to datasets) will be indicated in the detailed syllabus and in class. To download the entire syllabus and some additional material, students will have to subscribe to the Comunità On Line and precisely to the community “Economics of European Integration (16/17)”. Occasional optional readings will be announced also through a dedicated Twitter account (@EEI1213), which the attending students will be invited to subscribe and follow. TEACHING METHODS

The course will be structured in lectures where the active participation of the students will be encouraged. Students will also be invited to perform simple data manipulation.

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ASSESSMENT

The final mark will depend on the assessment of a written final exam (short and long open questions) and of an individual written assignment on an assigned topic. (Details and guidelines regarding the written assignment will be spelt out in the detailed syllabus). The weighting scheme will depend on students' attendance: for attending students, written final exam (65%) and individual term paper (35%); for non-attending students, a longer written final exam (75%) and individual term paper (25%). Students will be assessed along various dimensions: understanding of economic concepts, in particular associated with European economic integration; ability to interpret tables, graphs and data; ability to address real-life economic issues by developing a consistent personal argumentation; ability to apply economic knowledge in the typically multidisciplinary context of the European studies.

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The European Crisis: interdisciplinary perspectives Credits 6

Prof. Luisa Antoniolli, tbd , Prof. Matteo Borzaga 2°semester e-mail: luisa.antoniolli@unitn.it matteo.borzaga@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course focuses on the European crisis and applies an interdisciplinary approach to address recent dramatic economic, legal and social events in the Union. Students will learn to apply concepts and tools of different disciplines with a view to analysing the European crisis, synthesizing and integrating ideas and perspectives developed in different fields, particularly economics and law. Students will learn how to interact with scholars specialized in legal and economic disciplines and to develop effective communication skills required to discuss issues that concern complex questions touching upon economic, legal, political and social dimensions. PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of economic and legal institutes and principles. CONTENTS

The course will be divided into two parts. The first part addresses in particular the nexus between the European financial crisis and the process of economic integration within the European Union. It analyses the evolution of the EU institutional framework, the main features of the Economic and Monetary Union and the ways in which it has evolved after the outbreak of the crisis. The analysis also highlights the impact of the economic crisis on the European social and political model, and the risks that it poses for the existence and viability of the whole European integration process. The second part of the course focuses on the differences in the socio-economic models in place in Germany and in the European countries that are experiencing an economic crisis, discussing their relationship with their different reactions to the crisis. In particular, it analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the German social market economy as a possible benchmark for the European social model. BIBLIOGRAPHY

A list of mandatory readings will be provided at the beginning of the course, and further suggested materials will be available on a meeting-by-meeting basis. Students will be required to read them in advance to inform the debate. TEACHING METHODS

The interdisciplinary approach in this course involves team-teaching and joint lectures by the teaching staff. Students take actively part in the classes, and are therefore required to read in advance the readings for each class. They will be asked to make in-class presentation and discussion of the readings, and at the end of the course they will present a paper concerning a topic agreed with the teachers. ASSESSMENT

The exam will be based on two elements: 1.Written paper: each participant should deliver a 7,500 words (approximately 15 pages) paper on one of the

issues analysed in class. The papers will be presented and discussed in class at the end of the course. The

evaluation will count for 70% of the final mark.

2. Class participation. Students are expected to introduce the readings or cases to be discussed in class. Active

involvement will be taken into account for 30% of the grade.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Attendance is strongly recommended. Students will be considered as attending if they take part to at least 70% of the sessions. In case of any problem of attendance, students are required to report to one of the professors of the course.

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The Evolution of the International System Credits 6

Prof. Filippo Andreatta, tbd 2° semester e-mail: filippo.andreatta2@unibo.it; filippo.andreatta@unitn.it LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide students with the ability to analyze the evolution of the international system since 1500 and to apply the main theories of international relations (realism, liberalism, constructivism an other alternative approaches). At the end of the course, students can assess the main events and theoretical debates which have shaped international politics, with particular reference to security, and can develop their own theoretical interpretations of the international system with advanced analytical instruments. PREREQUISITES

None. CONTENTS

The course is divided into three parts. The first one will concentrate on the historical evolution of the international system since 1500. The second one will systematically analyze the main theoretical interpretations on the evolution and func-tioning of international systems, with particular reference to security. The third will take into account contemporary de-velopments at the global level. BIBLIOGRAPHY

For the first part of the course: Kennedy P. (1987) The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, New York: Random House For the second part: 1. General explanations Snyder, J. (2004) «One World, Rival Theories», Foreign Policy, 145, pp. 52-62. Jervis, R. (2002) «Theories of War in an Era of Leading-Power Peace», American Political Science Review, 96 (1), pp. 1-14. Bowles, S. (2008) «Conflict: Altruism Midwife», Nature, (456), pp. 326-327. Levy, J. S. e Thompson, W. R. (2010) Causes of War, Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. Pinker, S. (2011) The better angels of our nature. Why violence has declined, New York, Viking. Andreatta F. (ed.) (2015): Classic Works on International Relations, Bologna, Il Mulino (e-book) 2. Realist explanations Jervis, R. (1978) «Cooperation Under the Security Dilemma», World Politics, 30 (2), pp. 167-214. Gilpin, R. (1988) «The Theory of Hegemonic War» Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 18 (4), pp. 591-613. Waltz, K. (1988) «The Origins of War in Neorealist Theory», Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 18 (4) pp. 615-628. Waltz, K. (2000) «Structural Realism after the Cold War», International Security, 25 (1), pp. 5-41. Luttwak E. (1999) «Give War a Chance», Foreign Affairs, 78 (4), pp. 36-44. Mearsheimer, J. (2001) The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, New York: W.W. Norton. 3. Liberal explanations Axelrod, R. and Keohane, R. (1985) «Achieving Cooperation under Anarchy: Strategies and Institutions», World Politics, 38 (1), pp. 226-254. Keohane, R. (1988) «International Institutions: Two Approaches», International Studies QUarterly, 32 (4), pp. 379-396. Kaysen, C. (1990) «Is War Obsolete?: A Review Essay», International Security, 14 (4) pp. 42-64. Fearon, J. (1995) «Rationalist Explanations for War», International Organization, 49 (3), pp. 379-414.

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Ikenberry, J. (1998) Institutions, Strategic Restraint, and the Persistence of American Postwar Order, International Secu-rity, 23 (3), pp. 43-78. Russet, B. and O'Neale, J. (2001) Triangulating Peace. Democracy, Interdependence and International Organizations, New York: W. W. Norton. Chua, A. (2007) Day of Empire. How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance, and How They Fall, New York: Double-day. Gartzke, E. (2008) «The Capitalist Peace», American Journal of Political Science, 51 (1), pp. 166-191. 4. Alternative explanations Allison, G. (1969) «Conceptual Models and the Cuban Missile Crisis», The American Political Science Review, 63 (3), pp. 689-718. Wight, M. (1987) «An anatomy of International Thought», Review of International Studies, 13, 221-227. Jervis, R. (1988) «War and Misperception», Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 18 (4), pp. 675-700. Wendt, A. (1992) «Anarchy is what states make of it: the social construction of power politics», International Organiza-tion, 46 (2), pp. 391-425. Olson Jr, M. (1993) «Dictatorship, Democracy, and Development», American Political Science Review, 87 (3), pp. 567-576. Huntington, S. (1993) «The Clash of Civilizations?», Foreign Affairs, 72 (3), pp. 22-49. Jervis, R. (1997) «Complexity and the Analysis of Political and Social Life», Political Science Quarterly, 112 (4), pp. 569-593. Howard, M. (2001) The Invention of Peace. Reflections on Peace and International Order, London: Profile Books. North, D., Wallis, J. e Weingast, B. (2009) «Violence and the Rise of Open-Access Orders», Journal of Democracy, 20 (1), pp. 55-68. Fioretos, O. (2011) Historical Institutionalism in International Relations, International Organization, 65 (2), pp. 367-399. TEACHING METHODS

18 lectures, with the aid of Power Point presentations. ASSESSMENT

Short essay (2-3.000 words, including footnotes and bibliography) applying one theoretical interpretation from the sylla-bus to one historical event chosen by the student, to be handed in by mail one week before the exam date.

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The Legal Framework of Eu Policies Credits 6

Prof. Luisa Antoniolli 1° semester e-mail: luisa.antoniolli@unitn.it; LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

The course aims at providing students with the theoretical knowledge and the analytical skills required in order to work with the law applicable to various EU policies. This outcome will be attained by working with different kinds of legal materials, such as textbooks and articles, legislative texts (primary and secondary EU law), case law, official documents, soft law instruments and other relevant materials. On successful completion of the course students will be able to search for the relevant legal rules applicable to issues related to EU policies, analyse their content, highlight their main features and critical elements, and propose solutions to legal questions. This implies being able to search for legal information in all relevant sources, analysing and processing it, applying legal analysis and critical arguments, and present results both orally and in writing. PREREQUISITES

Students must have basic knowledge of the fundamental elements of the EU institutional structure and of the main legal categories and concepts of EU law, which are part of the programme of the first year mandatory MEIS course on “Elements of International and European Union Law”. CONTENTS

The course analyses the legal features of EU policies, their general characteristics and more in depth a selection of some of the main competences and the different ways in which they affect the interplay between national, European and international rules and institutions. The study will show the widening and deepening process of European competences over the years, and the critical issues stemming from this. The analysis will start with the main policies related to the internal market (free movement of goods, services and persons, as well as the main features of the economic and monetary union, the common agricultural policy (CAP)). The study will subsequently deal with some selected aspects of the area of freedom, security and justice, namely immigration, visa and asylum, highlighting the fundamental changes introduced since the Treaty of Lisbon, which has eliminated most intergovernmental features and strengthened the law-making capacity of the EU, and the challenges related to the protection of fundamental rights. Finally, the analysis will cover the main elements of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), a policy which still retains a strong intergovernmental character even after the unification of the institutional structure by the Lisbon Treaty. The analysis of different types of EU policies will show the diversity of its competences and the role of the EU institutions, as well as the effects that they have on the legal relationship between the EU and member States, highlighting their evolution and critical aspects. It will also discuss the nature and effects of the severe crisis that is currently affecting the European Union and analyse possible future trends. BIBLIOGRAPHY

A list of readings and textbooks will be provided at the beginning of the course.

TEACHING METHODS

The course will combine lectures introducing each topic, analysis and discussion of legal materials in class, oral presentation and discussion of papers by students on assigned topics.

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ASSESSMENT

Students’ assessment will be based on two elements: a written exam and the writing and oral presentation of a paper. The written exam will be based on a selection of open questions concerning an assigned bibliography related to the subjects analyzed in class, which will account for 50% of the final grade. The remaining 50% of the grade will be based on the assessment of the individual paper and class participation, related to the continuity in attendance and in work and discussion of the readings. Students’ papers will be assessed individually, but team work concerning related topics can be allowed. Non-attending students will be assessed on a written exam that will relate to all topics covered by the bibliography.

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Transitional Justice Credits 6

tbd 2° semester e-mail: not yet available LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

CONTENTS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

TEACHING METHODS

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Central Library Via Verdi, 8 – 38122 TRENTO Tel. 0461/283011-3012 e-mail: BibliotecaCentrale@unitn.it http://web.unitn.it/biblioteca Opera Universitaria Via della Malpensada, 140 /A – 38123 Trento Tel: 0461. 217411 operauniversitaria@pec.operauni.tn.it www.operauni.tn.it CLA (Language Centre ) Via Verdi, 8 - I floor I -38122 Trento Tel. 0461 283460 e-mail: cla@unitn.it http://web.unitn.it/cla Uni.Sport Via Prati, 10 Trento Tel. 0461/281854-1855 e-mail: custn@unisport.tn.it http://www.unisport.tn.it/

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Information on Trento and Trentino Autonomous Province of Trento http://www.provincia.tn.it Trentino - Alto Adige/Südtirol Autonomous Region http://www.regione.taa.it

Municipality of Trento http://www.comune.trento.it/ Transportation Services: http://www.ttesercizio.it/ Police http://questure.poliziadistato.it/Trento Weather forecasts Trento http://weather.cnn.com/weather/forecast.jsp?locCode=LITT