Global Societies and Rights

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 global phenomena. 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 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).

Students are required to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the key concepts underlying globalization processes and the main theoretical approaches developed to study the global phenomena covered in the special section of the program: rights and global justice; international migration, borders, and the new global order; processes of impoverishment/precarization and new forms of exploitation; intercultural relations and plural identities; emerging subjectivities and new social movements.
The use of appropriate language and the ability to connect cross-disciplinary content will be particularly appreciated.