Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
This workshop aims to provide a sound knowledge of the historical background of current global international relations, by examining in depth the path from the geopolitical order of Cold War to the present multi-polar scenery.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, students will have acquired the knowledge of the main types of sources for the Post-Cold War history of international relations. They will be able to orient themselves to the documentation, especially those already published. On a methodological point of view, these skills will be acquired through direct and ongoing meetings with the lecturer in the classroom.
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
The workshop is aimed at presenting students with various themes inherent to the evolution of the international system starting from the end of the Cold War and then from the end of the bipolar world system. The questions on the character of the transformation of international relations from a historical and geopolitical point of view will be explored. The aim of the course is to provide students with some key tools for understanding and interpreting phenomena related to the transition from the "unipolar world" to the "multipolar system" through the construction of a desired "new international order". In the context of the Laboratory, insights will be provided on some aspects of the construction of the new world system (military conflicts, positions of the main international players, emerging global powers, global challenges, international organizations) as far as it is still unpredictable, fluid and in full dynamic evolution. Finally, space will be analyzed as the arena of international relations.
This activity will be carried out together with the students and verified during the laboratory in order to approve the credits.
This activity will be carried out together with the students and verified during the laboratory in order to approve the credits.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
The workshop will be structured around two complementary activities: lectures by the lecturer and the discussion of sources (documents, statements, official speeches, articles) inherent to some aspects of the theme of each lesson. Texts in English or Italian will be provided to students in advance.
Teaching Resources
All historical sources provided by the lecturer.
For a brief introduction to the issue, facultative readings are:
1. A. Varsori, Le relazioni internazionali dopo la guerra fredda 1989-2017, Il Mulino, 2018.
2. E. di Nolfo, Storia delle relazioni internazionali. Dalla fine della guerra fredda a oggi, Laterza, 2016.
3. A. P. Tsygankov, Russia's foreign policy, 2019.
4. La dottrina Obama. La politica estera americana dalla crisi economica alla presidenza Trump, a cura di P. Wulzer, 2017.
5. G. Mammarella, L'Europe e Stati Uniti dopo la guerra fredda, Il Mulino, 2016.
6. O. Barié, Dalla guerra fredda alla grande crisi. IL nuovo mondo delle relazioni i nternazionali, Il Mulino, 2013.
For a brief introduction to the issue, facultative readings are:
1. A. Varsori, Le relazioni internazionali dopo la guerra fredda 1989-2017, Il Mulino, 2018.
2. E. di Nolfo, Storia delle relazioni internazionali. Dalla fine della guerra fredda a oggi, Laterza, 2016.
3. A. P. Tsygankov, Russia's foreign policy, 2019.
4. La dottrina Obama. La politica estera americana dalla crisi economica alla presidenza Trump, a cura di P. Wulzer, 2017.
5. G. Mammarella, L'Europe e Stati Uniti dopo la guerra fredda, Il Mulino, 2016.
6. O. Barié, Dalla guerra fredda alla grande crisi. IL nuovo mondo delle relazioni i nternazionali, Il Mulino, 2013.
Assessment methods and Criteria
In order to obtain 3 CFU, students will be evaluated at the end of the course. In addition to attending lessons, all students will have to work on materials and historical sources provided by the lecturer, and to discuss them in the classroom.
Evaluation criteria: ability on critical reflection on the completed work, quality, efficacy and clarity of public presentation, ability on team work.
The format of the evaluation for students with disabilities/DSA should be arranged in advance with the lecturer.
Evaluation criteria: ability on critical reflection on the completed work, quality, efficacy and clarity of public presentation, ability on team work.
The format of the evaluation for students with disabilities/DSA should be arranged in advance with the lecturer.
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