Comparative politics is the study of politics within states. Where politics is inserted in a context of order (the sovereign state). For this reason it differs from the other traditional discipline of Political Science which are International Relations, interested instead in politics between States and where the principle of order does not exist (anarchist international society). The first investigates politics in stable domestic contexts, while the second investigates politics in unstable extra-domestic contexts. Globalization changes these balances.

With books included in the program of the International relations course, further information is also collected in the Blended learning didactic modality. The topics covered will present four general thematic areas:

1. Political comparison

2. Political change

3. Consent and election campaigns

4. Mass media and foreign policy

- Knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course students must have acquired the knowledge of the main theoretical models and empirical evidence about the evolution of the concept of political representation.

- Applying knowledge and understanding: the students must be able to identify and apply appropriately, to real research and analysis situations, the concepts, models and theories presented throughout the course.

- Making judgements: the students will strengthen their ability to connect the concepts, theories and models presented throughout the course, their ability to deal with complex problems independently, to make judgements and critical reflections about the transformation of political representation.

- Communication skills: the students must be able to clearly and incisively communicate, appropriately using the lexicon, the concepts and the theories put forward by the political science literature on political representation.

- Learning skills: the students are supposed to develop adequate learning skills, so as to be able to extend and deepen the knowledge acquired throughout the course independently, following new paths of theoretical reflection or research.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

The lecturer will provide via the Moodle platform a selection of materials, and useful links in order to deepen the knowledge on the discussed topics. 

Seminars on the diverse topic of empirical research are scheduled.

Educational material and information provided by the lecturer will be available, together with an indication about other supporting activities, in the platform Moodle› blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Frontal lectures, with slides show presentations and audio-visual materials; presentation and discussion of research results; group exercises. 

Attendance

Minimum attendance of 3/4 of the lessons

Course books

S. Fabbrini, Politica comparata. Introduzione alle democrazie contemporanee, Bari, Laterza, 2018; ISBN:9788842085195

V. E. Parsi, Titanic. Naufragio o cambio di rotta per l'ordine liberale, Bologna, il Mulino, 2022; ISBN:978-88-15-29586-6

Assessment

Oral exam following the standard exams calendar

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Course books

S. Fabbrini, Politica comparata. Introduzione alle democrazie contemporanee, Bari, Laterza, 2018; ISBN:9788842085195

V. E. Parsi, Titanic. Naufragio o cambio di rotta per l'ordine liberale, Bologna, il Mulino, 2022; ISBN:978-88-15-29586-6

P. Isernia e F. Longo, (a cura di), La politica estera italiana nel nuovo millennio, Bologna, il Mulino, 2019; ISBN:9788815280930

Assessment

Oral exam following the standard exams calendar

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.