Global Societies

The course is aimed at providing a critical understanding of globalization processes through the analysis of the main key-concepts, theories and methodologies developed in the field of social sciences for the empirical study of complex societies in a globalized context. Through the analysis of globalization seen as a complex economic, cultural and political phenomenon, the course will offer the most suitable tools aimed at investigating the links existing between macro and micro levels, paying particular attention to rights and to the consequences of globalization on individuals, identities, organization of daily life, times and spaces of different societies. Finally, the course will allow students to gain familiarity with the language and theories existing in this field and to develop autonomy of judgement in the topics addressed (through written and/or oral presentations and team work).

Knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course students will know the multiple components of globalization processes and the theoretical tools which allow their critical understanding according to an interdisciplinary approach;

Applying knowledge and understanding: knowledge acquired will allow students to grasp the links existing between micro and macro levels of the phenomena dealt with, their implications in terms of rights and their consequences at empirical level, both globally and nationally.