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SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
121064 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE

First Semester 4ANGL-01/CENG

Learning objectives

Training Objectives
To provide the students with a level of knowledge of the English
language which allows them to develop their vocabulary, the ability to
use grammatical structures and the understanding of spoken and written
language in such way that, at the end of the teaching periods, are able to
communicate adequately in simple everyday situations and capable of
describing the social and cultural environments in which they will be
through English at a “pre-intermediate level”.

16193 - POLITICAL SCIENCE I

First Semester 8GSPS-02/AITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the key concepts of political science, starting from the problem of the definition of matter itself, both in its historical manifestations, and above all because of the theoretical elements that constitute it. In this sense, the main methodological institutes of political science will be analyzed, the themes and research prospects that are at the heart of contemporary politics will be deepened: from parties to pressure groups, from electoral systems to the problems of political representation to the functioning of parliaments; from the transformations of democracy to the new challenges brought to it by populist movements and parties, from totalitarianism to the interactions between economy and politics in the logic of globalization.
In this sense, the educational objectives that the course pursues are:
- knowledge and understanding in Political science key-items;
- applying knowledge and understanding in Political science key-items;
- making judgements and critical comprehension of the principal nowadays political phenomena;
- implementation of communication skills in political items:
- implementation of learning skills.

18106 - METHODOLOGY AND DIDACTICS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES I

First Semester 14MEDF-01/Aita

Learning objectives

Methods and teaching of motor activities 1.

The Course in Methods and teaching of motor activities 1 (MDAM 1) aims to:
- improve the basic motor skills/abilities of the attendee in both terrestrial and aquatic environments;
- provide basic skills to "plan and conduct gymnastic sports activities at the Departments of employment".
These goals are pursued through practical lessons and during which theoretical explanations are also given on what is being achieved.
Carrying out "field work" not only improves the resistance skills:
- aerobic;
- prolonged effort;
- muscular;
- maximum effort concentrated over time,
but allows the attendee to personally experience the level of difficulty/fatigue in carrying out the training to which he/she will subsequently have to subject the personnel assigned to him/her to be trained in the sector.

121368 - GENERAL, MILITARY AND URBAN SECURITY SOCIOLOGY

First Semester 8GSPS-05/AITA

Learning objectives

The course focuses on the fundamental concepts of general, military and
security sociology. The aim of the course is to provide useful tools for
understanding modern and contemporary society by analysing its
structural characteristics.
The knowledge provided by the course is cognitive in nature.
Operationally, the course focuses:
- on the study of complex organisations, to characterise the structural
dynamics and processes of change that run through them.
- on the study of security phenomena, paying specific attention to issues
pertaining to the Armed Forces and concerning urban security.
Students will acquire cognitive tools useful in professional practice in
military organisations and, more generally, in the security sector. The
knowledge acquired will enable them to understand the dynamics,
relational aspects, structural and superstructural variables acting in their
social context.

120436 - CARTOGRAFIA E PIANIFICAZIONE

First Semester 14CEAR-12/Aita

Learning objectives

CARTOGRAPHY AND PLANNING

The Cartography and Planning Course includes three technical-professional military disciplines, the macro-tank that includes Command and Control/Organization/Intelligence Preparation of the Operating Environment/Planning Process for Minor Units finalized, Technical-Tactical Procedures and Topography.
The objectives of the Course are multiple:
- provide the basic knowledge and skills for planning and conducting military activities at the lower command levels. Skills that are obtained by dealing with the Command and Control structures and relationships, the organic structure of the basic weapon units at regiment/brigade level, of the Army and of NATO.
- provide knowledge of the procedures for using the light infantry team and the ability to cover any command role within the rifle team through the study of the contemporary operational environment, with reference to the missions and tasks of the infantry.
- provide general knowledge of the topographic maps in use in the Armed Forces, on their use, on their orientation methods.


121660 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LABORATORY

First Semester 4INFO-01/AITA

Learning objectives

The course provides a comprehensive foundation in the principles of
artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on its ramifications for
politics, institutions and international relations.
The programme will examine the main concepts and tools of AI, the role

of algorithms in the public sphere, the uses of AI in public decision-
making processes, ethical and legal issues, geopolitical dynamics and

emerging forms of governance.
The practical component will focus on the guided use of AI tools for
research activities, the analysis of political texts and institutional
documents, policy simulations, fact-checking and the discussion of case
studies.
The following competencies are essential for understanding the
functionality, capabilities and limitations of AI:
- Ability to analyse the political and international impact arising from the
use of AI tools
- Ability to assess the risks and opportunities arising from the use of AI
tools
- Ability to use AI tools in an informed manner

17558 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY - 8- -

Learning objectives


The course is meant to provide a good knowledge of the main political, social, economic, and cultural phenomena of contemporary history (since Belle Epoque until the end of the Cold War), in national, European and global perspective.

MODULO IFirst Semester5HIST-03/Aita

Learning objectives

Il Corso è finalizzato a fornire i concetti-chiave della Storia Militare italiana. Partendo dalla definizione di storia militare, si fissa il periodo di studio (dalla nascita dell’esercito italiano ai giorni nostri) e ci si sofferma sull’importanza delle fonti e del revisionismo storiografico. Si pone, preliminarmente, l’accento sull’analisi del pensiero di due grandi studiosi di arte militare (Antoine Henrì Jomini e Carl von Clausewitz), quindi si analizzano dal punto di vista storico-militare tutti gli eventi militari che hanno visto protagonista l’esercito italiano nel periodo contemporaneo.
Gli obiettivi formativi che il corso persegue sono:
- conoscenza e capacità di comprensione dei principali eventi della storia militare italiana nel periodo contemporaneo;
- conoscenza e capacità di comprensione applicate ai problemi operativi al fine di dar loro soluzione utilizzando le lesson learned dei principali eventi militari del passato;
- sviluppare autonomia di giudizio e comprensione critica dei principali eventi militari italiani contemporanei;
- migliorare le abilità comunicative nell’esporre tematiche storico-militari;
- implementare le capacità di apprendimento della storia militare italiana.

CONTEMPORARY HISTORY – INTERNAL MODULE

The course is aimed at providing the key concepts of the Italian Military History. Starting from the definition of military history, the study period is established (from the birth of the Italian army to the present day) and the importance of sources and historiographical revisionism is highlighted. The emphasis is placed, preliminarily, on the analysis of the thought of two great scholars of military art (Antoine Henrì Jomini and Carl von Clausewitz), then all the military events that have seen the Italian army as a protagonist in the contemporary period are analyzed from a historical-military point of view.
The educational objectives that the course pursues are:
- the knowledge and the understanding of the main events of Italian military history in the contemporary period;
- the knowledge and the understanding applied to operational problems in order to solve them using the lessons learned from the main military events of the past;
- to develop autonomy in judgment and critical understanding of the main contemporary Italian military events;
- to improve communication skills in exposing historical-military issues;
- to implement the learning skills of Italian military history.

MODULO IIFirst Semester3HIST-03/Aita

Learning objectives

Il Corso è finalizzato a fornire i concetti-chiave della Storia Militare italiana. Partendo dalla definizione di storia militare, si fissa il periodo di studio (dalla nascita dell’esercito italiano ai giorni nostri) e ci si sofferma sull’importanza delle fonti e del revisionismo storiografico. Si pone, preliminarmente, l’accento sull’analisi del pensiero di due grandi studiosi di arte militare (Antoine Henrì Jomini e Carl von Clausewitz), quindi si analizzano dal punto di vista storico-militare tutti gli eventi militari che hanno visto protagonista l’esercito italiano nel periodo contemporaneo.
Gli obiettivi formativi che il corso persegue sono:
- conoscenza e capacità di comprensione dei principali eventi della storia militare italiana nel periodo contemporaneo;
- conoscenza e capacità di comprensione applicate ai problemi operativi al fine di dar loro soluzione utilizzando le lesson learned dei principali eventi militari del passato;
- sviluppare autonomia di giudizio e comprensione critica dei principali eventi militari italiani contemporanei;
- migliorare le abilità comunicative nell’esporre tematiche storico-militari;
- implementare le capacità di apprendimento della storia militare italiana.

CONTEMPORARY HISTORY – INTERNAL MODULE

The course is aimed at providing the key concepts of the Italian Military History. Starting from the definition of military history, the study period is established (from the birth of the Italian army to the present day) and the importance of sources and historiographical revisionism is highlighted. The emphasis is placed, preliminarily, on the analysis of the thought of two great scholars of military art (Antoine Henrì Jomini and Carl von Clausewitz), then all the military events that have seen the Italian army as a protagonist in the contemporary period are analyzed from a historical-military point of view.
The educational objectives that the course pursues are:
- the knowledge and the understanding of the main events of Italian military history in the contemporary period;
- the knowledge and the understanding applied to operational problems in order to solve them using the lessons learned from the main military events of the past;
- to develop autonomy in judgment and critical understanding of the main contemporary Italian military events;
- to improve communication skills in exposing historical-military issues;
- to implement the learning skills of Italian military history.

SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
121065 - INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE

First Semester 6ANGL-01/CENG

Learning objectives

The course is designed for students with basic knowledge of English
grammar and vocabulary. It aims to consolidate these skills and develop
linguistic and communication skills at a pre-intermediate level (level B1
in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages -
CEFR).
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- understand commonly used written texts related to everyday life or
work;
- understand descriptions of events, feelings, and wishes in personal
letters;
- understand the main points in clear, standard speech on familiar topics;
- communicate in English in routine activities requiring a simple
exchange of information on familiar and common topics or those
pertaining to daily life;
- describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, using
simple expressions;
- briefly justify and explain opinions and texts, including scientific ones;
- write simple, coherent texts on familiar or personally interesting topics;
- write short personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and
brief stories starting from inputs and/or indications."

121067 - INTERNATIONAL LAW - 10- -

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the cognitive tools necessary
for learning the fundamental mechanisms of contemporary international
law, both through theoretical explanations of its institutions and through
practical exercises, carried out through analysis of specific cases and/or
questionnaires. The teaching mainly aims to highlight the peculiarities of
the public international legal system, taking into account its evolution
also through the prism of history, society and international politics. The
ways in which international norms influence the life of all international
subjects will be highlighted: States, International Organizations and
individuals. The expected learning outcomes include knowledge and
ability to understand, learn and communicate with reference to
international legal phenomena, as well as the ability to obtain autonomy
of judgment in their analysis.

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAWSecond Semester6GIUR-09/AITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the cognitive tools necessary
for learning the fundamental mechanisms of contemporary international
law, both through theoretical explanations of its institutions and through
practical exercises, carried out through analysis of specific cases and/or
questionnaires. The teaching mainly aims to highlight the peculiarities of
the public international legal system, taking into account its evolution
also through the prism of history, society and international politics. The
ways in which international norms influence the life of all international
subjects will be highlighted: States, International Organizations and
individuals. The expected learning outcomes include knowledge and
ability to understand, learn and communicate with reference to
international legal phenomena, as well as the ability to obtain autonomy
of judgment in their analysis.

INTERNATIONAL LAWSecond Semester4GIUR-09/AITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the cognitive tools necessary
for learning the fundamental mechanisms of contemporary international
law, both through theoretical explanations of its institutions and through
practical exercises, carried out through analysis of specific cases and/or
questionnaires. The teaching mainly aims to highlight the peculiarities of
the public international legal system, taking into account its evolution
also through the prism of history, society and international politics. The
ways in which international norms influence the life of all international
subjects will be highlighted: States, International Organizations and
individuals. The expected learning outcomes include knowledge and
ability to understand, learn and communicate with reference to
international legal phenomena, as well as the ability to obtain autonomy
of judgment in their analysis.

121066 - FRENCH LANGUAGE

Second Semester 6FRAN-01/BITA

Learning objectives

Elementary level course from pre A1 to A2+ of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) whose objective is the
integrated and significant development of the different linguistic skills
(oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression), in a
communicative approach. Emphasis is placed on the teaching of lexical
and grammatical contents, always trying to respond to the student's
communicative and academic needs. Given the communicative
orientation, the contents presented and the working methodology are
based on the carrying out of usage activities, accompanied by the
necessary processes of reflection on the language which facilitate the
internalization and mastery of its different structures and units.
Additionally, students will study elements of French culture.
The student must be able to:
- use the French language to interact with adequate communicative
competence in daily and professional contexts, and have the ability to
understand and reformulate texts written and oral reports appropriate to
the required linguistic level;
- use the French language to produce simple texts relating to specific
topics family or personal interest;
- analyze a text by understanding its main characteristics from the point
of view of form and of the content.

16200 - SOCIOLOGY OF POLITICAL PHENOMENA

Second Semester 8GSPS-07/Aita

Learning objectives

The course aims to analyze in depth the relationships between the social system and the political system. Through the analysis of the main concepts and theories of political sociology, students will acquire useful cognitive tools to interpret and operate professionally in complex socio-political systems. The expert knowledge acquired will enable students to understand the dynamics, power relations, structural and superstructural variables that act in the political context in which they will live and work.

EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- read and summarize scientific texts on political sociology;
- describe the main theoretical concepts and research methodologies proper to the political sociology;
- identify the main authors who have worked in the field of political social.

2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- collocate authors and theories of the political sociology in a line of temporal evolution;
- summarize the main theoretical and scientific aspects;
- define the limits of the discipline and identify its critical points.

3. MAKING JUDGMENTS
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- describe in sociological terms the characteristics of the political scenario, its actors, its social structures, its agencies;
- identify and use sociological variables in the evaluation of a complex political scenario;
- understand the intrinsically social dimension of the process of consensus building and management of power and authority.

4. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- use the scientific lexicon of the political sociology in oral exposure and writing;
- discuss in public concepts, theories and social situations of the political system and its articulations;;
- work in groups, sharing and exchanging the knowledge acquired in the field of political sociology.

5. LEARNING SKILLS
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- find and deepen independently the new scientific orientations regarding the political sociology;
- recover and deepen their socio-political knowledge during the course of their scientific maturation process and along their professional path.

16190 - FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC LAW

Second Semester 8GIUR-05/AITA

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge of the main institutions of public law, with particular attention to the constitutional framework of rights and freedoms and the form of state and government. This knowledge is to be achieved with a diachronic approach and with an awareness of its main evolutionary lines.


Applying knowledge and understanding

Ability to research relevant normative, bibliographical and jurisprudential material and use them for the purpose of setting legal problems.
Ability to address the main issues arising in the constitutional system of a state, beginning with a proper identification of the relevant legislation. Ability to keep in mind and properly select the main interpretations that are given of such legislation in doctrine and jurisprudence, also with reference to the increase in the complexity of sources as a result of European legislation.


Making judgements

Attention to the reading of positive law and to the interaction between law and politics with an awareness of the regularities of their intertwining, knowing how to discern independently their different modes of attitude.


Communication skills

Ability to write analytical papers and reports on course topics, demonstrating a clear understanding of legal rules and their implications in the state system.
Ability to expound complex arguments on course topics clearly and effectively, both in academic and professional contexts, including participating in discussions and debates and defending one's positions with sound legal arguments and responding pertinently to objections and questions posed.


Learning skills

The goal is to raise students' interest in the subject by soliciting their engagement and attention in the study of both general topics and specific issues.
Another goal is to highlight the points of contact between disciplines-legal and otherwise-apparently distant but actually closely intertwined.


16192 - POLITICAL ECONOMY

Second Semester 8ECON-01/AITA

Learning objectives

A. OBJECTIVE.
The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical tools that explain how the economic system works, both at a macro- and micro-level.
In this sense the objective will be twofold: to outline the behavior of the main economic actors, i.e. households, firms, Government and rest of the world (microeconomics) and to describe the coordination of these behaviors in the general functioning of the economic system (macroeconomics).

B. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Acquire knowledge and tools, both theoretical and practical, that allow students to understand economic theories as well as the goals, tools and limits of policy makers. Such knowledge will be acquired through frontal lectures supported by advanced text books reading, exercises and participation to thematic seminars.

2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and methodology to practical examples in a way to assess the main concerns and opportunities of the modern economic systems. Such skills will be developed mainly through exercises and an active debate in the classroom.

3. MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to identify and explain the rationale behind the main economic relationships. Students will be able to collect and interpret relevant data on the main economic indicators in order to formulate responses and provide reflections on general issues of macro- and microeconomics. This will be obtained through lessons encouraging a reasoned discussion among students.

4. COMMUNICATIONS
Students will acquire the ability to present the issues of the course with adequate language and appropriate analytical skills (formulae, graphics, and explanation of causal links). Such ability will be implemented through exercises. Students will be able to communicate with peers and supervisors about their understanding on basic topics of economics.

5. LEARNING SKILLS
Students must be able to reconstruct autonomously the main notions of economics so that to undertake possible further studies with a high degree of autonomy.

16201 - POLITICAL SCIENCE II

Second Semester 10GSPS-02/AITA

Learning objectives

Training Objectives
Macro-subject composed of 5 military disciplines which pursues the following didactic/training objectives:
⦁ Military Regulations: provide theoretical knowledge related to the law and regulation of specific military interest, with particular reference to obligations and responsibilities arising from the status of a military;
⦁ History of the Air Force: understand the historical events that led to the current configuration of the Air Force and relate them to the historical and cultural evolution.
⦁ Military ethics: understand the ethical aspects related to the status of military with particular reference to the behaviors considered appropriate to the expected rank/role;
⦁ Defence and Air Force Regulations: understand the main aspects of the organization of Defence, with particular reference to the hierarchical/functional structure and tasks of the Air Force;
⦁ Leadership 1: Knowledge of the basic principles relating to the leadership process with particular reference to the leadership model in the Air Force.


18107 - METHODOLOGY AND DIDACTICS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES II

Second Semester 4MEDF-01/Aita

Learning objectives

Methods and teaching of motor activities 2.

The Course in Methods and teaching of motor activities 2 (MDAM 2) aims to:
- improve the basic motor skills/abilities of the attendee in both terrestrial and aquatic environments;
- confer to the greatest number of students the qualification of Physical Education Instructor (I.E.F.), necessary to "plan and conduct gymnastic sports activities in the Departments of employment".

These goals are pursued through the administration of practical and theoretical lessons.

Carrying out "field work" not only improves the resistance skills:
- aerobic;
- prolonged effort;
- muscular;
- maximum effort concentrated over time,
but allows the attendee to personally experience the level of difficulty/fatigue in carrying out the training to which he/she will subsequently have to subject the personnel assigned to him/her to be trained in the sector.
The part of the classroom lessons, aims at expanding the knowledge of the perfect combination of the fatigue generated by the execution of the exercises, what happens inside the human being and how to improve their interaction, specifically develops on three macro - topics:
- Anatomy and Physiology of the human body;
- Training Theory;

16643 - INTERNSHIPS AND JOB TRAINING

Second Semester 2ita
SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
16197 - HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

First Semester 10GSPS-04/BITA

Learning objectives

The course introduces students to the fundamental principles and concepts of international relations and their history from the beginning of the 20th century to the dawn of the 21st.
Dublin Descriptors
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Having developed the knowledge of the principles of international relations, the main problems and hinges in the history of international relations during the twentieth century.
ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: To acquire a conceptual instrumentation capable of analyzing also the international relations of today.
AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT: Being able to interpret and elaborate one's own assessments on the main points of the history

121662 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

First Semester 6GIUR-06/AITA

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic knowledge of
the fundamentals of administrative law. The teaching focuses on the
discipline of functions, organization, human and financial resources,
procedure and provision, as well as the basic notions of administrative
justice, in the context of relations with the European Union legal system.
D1 - Knowledge and understanding The teaching aims to provide
students with knowledge and understanding regarding the following
profiles: 1. the transformations that have affected public administrations
in the European and international context; 2. the principles that regulate
administrative action; 3. the relationships between administrative and
government levels within the State; 4. the transformations of the forms
of administrative activity; 5. the ways in which the legal system
identifies a point of balance between the care of public interests and the
protection of private interests; 6. the influence of constitutional
principles regarding the organization and functioning of public
administration. 7. the relationships between the Italian and European
Union legal systems and, consequently, between the forms of
administrative execution of the respective legal sources. D2 - Ability to
apply knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, the student
must be able to: 1. find a legislative or regulatory text, or an
administrative act, analyze it and interpret it through a correct
identification of its rationale; 2. find and analyze, also in a critical way, a
jurisprudential decision of the administrative judges and other Italian
judicial bodies, as well as of the Court of Justice of the EU and the
European Court of Human Rights; D3 - Autonomy of judgment At the
end of the course, the student must be able to analyze and reconstruct
different and possibly alternative interpretative options in relation to a
legislative text or a judicial decision. D4 - Communication skills At the
end of the course, the student must be able to present the notions referred
to in point D1 D5 - Learning ability At the end of the course, the student
must be able to independently find and analyze the legislation and
jurisprudential orientations in the field of administrative law.

16312 - APPLIED MECHANICS

First Semester 16INFO-01/AITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide technical knowledge of the main weapon systems and equipment supplied to each branch of the Armed Forces, the related procedures of use and the basic safety regulations relating to their use.
The training objectives are:
- Acquire the necessary skills to correctly use the materials, means, equipment and weapon systems supplied to the Armed Forces;
- Acquire the skills and abilities necessary to correctly exercise the Command and Control function of a Platoon/Section level unit in relation to the specific branch to which it belongs;
- Acquire the ability to operate, in command of one's own unit, in every employment scenario.

121661 - ECONOMIC POLICY

First Semester 8ECON-04/AITA

Learning objectives

A. OBJECTIVES
The course aims to provide students with the basic concepts and
principles of political economy, considering also the major recent
advances that have characterized the frontier areas of research in
economics. In particular, the course intends to provide students with
fundamental knowledge regarding how economic systems work, both at
the micro- and macro level, by focusing on the behavior of the main
economic actors, i.e. households, firms, public authorities, and the rest of
the world.
B. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Acquire knowledge and tools, both theoretical and practical, allowing
students to understand how economic systems work, the objectives,
limits and tools of policy making. Such knowledge will be acquired
through frontal lectures supported by appropriate reading materials, and
participation to thematic seminars.
2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and methodology
to practical examples and facts in a way to assess the main concerns and
opportunities of modern economic systems. Such skills will be
developed mainly through case studies and active debate within the
classroom.
3. MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The autonomy of judgment is built by means of the technical mastery of
the tools, and of the understanding of how economic systems work, to
explain the rationale behind the main economic relationships. Students
will be able to interpret relevant data and stylized facts on the main

economic indicators in order to assess and judge general issues in macro-
and microeconomics. This will be built through lessons encouraging

discussion and confrontation among students.
4. COMMUNICATION ABILITIES
Students will acquire the ability to present the issues of the course with
adequate language and appropriate analytical skills (simple formulae,
graphs, and explanation of causal links). Such ability will be reached
through tutorials. Students will be able to communicate with peers and
supervisors about their understanding of basic topics in economics.
5. LEARNING SKILLS
Students should be able to rework the main notions of economics
independently and critically so that to undertake possible further studies
with a high degree of autonomy

121068 - LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

First Semester 6GSPS-02/AITA

Learning objectives

The module aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the concept of
leadership from a socio-political perspective, as well as the growing
importance of communication processes in the effective exercise of
leadership. The course will also examine the historical evolution of
political leadership, employing a comparative approach. This will enable
students to develop analytical tools for understanding the logics that
shape authority and power in the contemporary era. Particular attention
will be devoted to analysing the relationship between political leadership
and communication. The wealth of expert knowledge acquired will
enable students to understand the socio-political and symbolic-cultural
dynamics underlying the processes of leadership construction and its
effective management.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Read and summarize scientific texts that address, from a socio-political analysis perspective, the topic of leadership.
- Describe the main socio-political theories that have addressed the
theme of leadership.
- Identify the principal authors who have worked in the field of the
analysis of political leadership.
2. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Place the studies on political leadership in a line of time evolution.
- Summarize the main theoretical-scientific aspects of political
leadership theories.
- Apply the theoretical knowledge acquired to identify, describe, and
critically analyze the behavior and style of contemporary political
leaders.
3. MAKING JUDGMENTS
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- describe in sociological terms the characteristics of political leadership;
- identify and use socio-political variables in the assessment of the
processes, forms, and actors of contemporary political leadership;
- understand the intrinsically social dimension of the process of
leadership construction and management of power and authority.
4. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- use the scientific vocabulary specific to the socio-political literature on
leadership in oral exposition and writing;
- discuss in public concepts, theories, and social situations relating to
political leadership and its relationship to communication processes;
- work in groups, sharing and exchanging knowledge acquired in the
field of the political sociology of leadership.
5. LEARNING SKILLS
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- independently retrieve and deepen new scientific orientations
concerning the political sociology of leadership.
- retrieve and deepen their socio-political knowledge in the course of
their own scientific maturation process and along their professional path.
- deduce from the theoretical knowledge acquired, indications and
suggestions for an adequate exercise of leadership in the various
professional spheres traversed.

121062 - MULTI-DOMAIN AND DIGITAL SKILLS

First Semester 4INFO-01/AITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students in the degree programme in Political
Science and International Relations with a basic understanding of the
multidomain and joint approach, with particular reference to the
organisation of Defence, the cyber and space domains, the use of
artificial intelligence, and the development of digital skills relevant to
contemporary political and strategic analysis.
With reference to the Dublin Descriptors, by the end of the course
students will have acquired:
Knowledge and understanding
Students will know the main concepts related to the multidomain and
joint approach, the organisation of the Armed Forces and Defence
bodies, as well as the cyber and space domains. They will also
understand the role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in
decision-making, strategic, and operational processes.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to apply the knowledge acquired to the analysis of
complex scenarios in which political, military, technological, cyber, and
space-related dimensions interact. They will be able to interpret thecontribution of digital skills and technological tools to the management
of security, defence, and international relations.
Making judgements
Students will develop the ability to critically assess the political,
institutional, ethical, and strategic implications of the use of digital
technologies, artificial intelligence, and cyber and space capabilities in
the context of national and international security.
Communication skills
Students will be able to use appropriate terminology to describe the
multidomain approach, the organisation of Defence, and the main
technological transformations related to security. They will be able to
communicate analyses and assessments of cyber, space, and digital
issues clearly and coherently to both specialist and non-specialist
audiences.
Learning skills
Students will acquire conceptual and methodological tools useful for
independently exploring the evolution of multidomain doctrines, digital
skills, artificial intelligence, and emerging security domains, also in
relation to future developments in international relations and defence
policies.

121069 - SCIENTIFIC WRITING WORKSHOP

First Semester 2ITA

Learning objectives

The workshop aims to provide students with the technical skills
necessary for the design, drafting, and presentation of a scientific paper,
enabling them to translate the interdisciplinary knowledge acquired
during their studies into a rigorous and communicatively effective
scientific text. The workshop will specifically prepare students to
develop their final exam in one of two alternative formats: a scientific
article or a research project.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Understand the structure and purpose of a scientific article (intended to
present the results of research) and a research project (intended to outline
research to be carried out).
Recognize the canons of scientific writing: objectivity, clarity,
argumentative coherence, and methodological rigor.
Identify and use the stylistic and methodological specificities of
academic writing in different disciplinary areas (socio-political,
historical, legal, economic-statistical).
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Write a research project: define a relevant and original research question,
identify the state of the art of scientific literature on the topic, choose the
most appropriate analysis methodology, and formulate the objectives
pursued in a precise manner.
Write a scientific article: logically organize the content into sections
(introduction, chapters/paragraphs, conclusions, bibliography) and
develop an argument that is scientifically appropriate to the relevant
disciplinary area.
Use critical apparatus correctly: manage the different citation methods
(footnotes, author-date system) and compile a complete and coherent
scientific bibliography.
3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Find, select, and critically evaluate scientific and informational sources,
recognizing their reliability and relevance to their research.
Develop an original and independent argument, avoiding plagiarism and
simple paraphrasing of sources.Justify their methodological choices in relation to the research question,
demonstrating awareness of the strengths and limitations of the chosen
approach.
4. Communication skills
Students will be able to:
Master a precise and appropriate scientific vocabulary for their subject
area, avoiding ambiguity and generic language.
Present their arguments and research results clearly, concisely, and
effectively, adapting their style to the format and target audience.
Construct a cohesive and coherent text, paying attention to the logical
connections between the different parts of the paper.
5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Acquire an independent working method for planning and implementing
a complex research project, from the conceptual phase to the
implementation phase.
Develop the skills for continuous updating, independently accessing the
international scientific and information sources necessary to deepen their
knowledge.
Use writing as a tool for learning and critical reflection, which is
fundamental for their scientific and professional growth.

16640 - FINAL EXAM

Second Semester 6ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to enable students to acquire: 1) knowledge and
understanding of some major issues in the history of political thought, 2)
ability to relate issues to the contexts in which they arose and to
contemporary political systems, 3) competence and autonomy in critical
interpretation and comparison of texts 4) the ability to comment on
contents with appropriate use of specialist language 5) demonstrate skills
in collaborative learning and knowledge sharing

Learning objectives

SUMMARY OF TOPICS
1) The management: strategic management; global competitiveness; the socio-economic and technological; resources and competitive advantage; strategies for entrepreneurship and innovation.
2) Technologies: new technologies and their impact on economic, social and environmental; applications of new technologies to the production processes; technology and organization of production: from Taylorism to Fordism to Toyotism; organizational models.
3) Technological innovation: the origins of technological innovation; sources of innovation; forms and models of innovation; technology cycles; strategic innovation.
4) The production processes: the production process; the types of production processes; productivity; logical push and pull; Just in Time; lean production; models of production management and human resources.
5) Quality: definition of quality; history of quality; from control to quality management; the principles of quality; quality certification; quality, environment, safety
Expected learning outcomes
1) Knowledge and understanding skills.
Understand the strategic success factors of a company (quality and innovation), the organization of an firm in terms of production processes and the technological innovation applied.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding.
Learning elementary tools to judge the efficiency and effectiveness of a business system, its production processes, and quality-oriented strategies and technological innovation.
3) Autonomy of judgment.
Know how to identify Key Business Success Factors and know how to apply these factors in all firms, both product and service sectors.
4) Communication Skills.
Ability to communicate knowledge gained.
5) Learning Skills.
Ability to transfer knowledge gained through case study application.

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the basics of Forensic Medicine using
language and an approach specifically designed for students without a
medical background. The goal is to equip future Political Science
graduates with the critical tools to understand the role and impact of
scientific evidence in the legal system, with a particular focus on
criminal law.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Understand the fundamental concepts of forensic medicine, particularly
in relation to personal injury, forensic traumatology, and thanatology.
Know the basic methodologies of forensic medical assessment and the
role of the technical consultant and expert witness in criminal
proceedings.
Distinguish between different types of injuries and understand the causal
link between an event and the resulting biological damage.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Apply the concepts learned to critically analyze real court cases,
interpreting the meaning and value of forensic medical reports.
Use knowledge of forensic traumatology to assess the compatibility
between the injuries found and the dynamics of a criminal event.
Correctly frame medical-legal issues within the regulatory and
procedural context, recognizing their legal and social implications.
3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Develop a critical judgment on the value of scientific evidence,
recognizing both its potential and its limitations in the process of
ascertaining the truth.
Independently evaluate the consistency and logic of a technical report,
distinguishing objective data from subjective interpretations.
Formulate complex reflections on the ethical and political impact of
forensic science on judicial decisions and security policies.
4. Communication skills
Students will be able to:
Master basic technical-legal and medical-legal terminology to describe
the cases studied in a precise and appropriate manner.
Communicate effectively with legal and forensic professionals,
demonstrating an understanding of the key concepts of the discipline.
Express and argue analyses of concrete cases, using language that is
clear and accessible even to a non-specialist audience.5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Develop a study method that allows them to independently explore
topics of interest and follow developments in the discipline.
Consult specialist sources (manuals, scientific articles, court rulings) to
update their knowledge in a constantly evolving field.

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the basics of Forensic Medicine using
language and an approach specifically designed for students without a
medical background. The goal is to equip future Political Science
graduates with the critical tools to understand the role and impact of
scientific evidence in the legal system, with a particular focus on
criminal law.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Understand the fundamental concepts of forensic medicine, particularly
in relation to personal injury, forensic traumatology, and thanatology.
Know the basic methodologies of forensic medical assessment and the
role of the technical consultant and expert witness in criminal
proceedings.
Distinguish between different types of injuries and understand the causal
link between an event and the resulting biological damage.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Apply the concepts learned to critically analyze real court cases,
interpreting the meaning and value of forensic medical reports.
Use knowledge of forensic traumatology to assess the compatibility
between the injuries found and the dynamics of a criminal event.
Correctly frame medical-legal issues within the regulatory and
procedural context, recognizing their legal and social implications.
3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Develop a critical judgment on the value of scientific evidence,
recognizing both its potential and its limitations in the process of
ascertaining the truth.
Independently evaluate the consistency and logic of a technical report,
distinguishing objective data from subjective interpretations.
Formulate complex reflections on the ethical and political impact of
forensic science on judicial decisions and security policies.
4. Communication skills
Students will be able to:
Master basic technical-legal and medical-legal terminology to describe
the cases studied in a precise and appropriate manner.
Communicate effectively with legal and forensic professionals,
demonstrating an understanding of the key concepts of the discipline.
Express and argue analyses of concrete cases, using language that is
clear and accessible even to a non-specialist audience.5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Develop a study method that allows them to independently explore
topics of interest and follow developments in the discipline.
Consult specialist sources (manuals, scientific articles, court rulings) to
update their knowledge in a constantly evolving field.

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the skills necessary to
understand the scientific fundamentals and practical applications of
forensic genetics. At the end of the course, students will be able to
understand the entire process of genetic investigation and critically
evaluate its role and impact as a tool in support of justice.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Learn the basic concepts and mechanisms of genetics and forensicUnderstand the molecular biology techniques used as a basis for forensic
genetic analysis.
Understand the various stages of forensic investigation, from the search
for biological traces at the crime scene to the creation of a genetic
profile.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Outline the main and most common applications of forensic genetics.
Apply theoretical knowledge to the evaluation of a genetic profile in the
context of an investigation.
Contextualize the use of genetic techniques in different investigative
scenarios, recognizing their specific usefulness.
3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Understand and critically evaluate the “potential and limitations” of
forensic genetics when used as a tool to support justice.
Develop independent judgment on the reliability and weight of DNA
evidence in a trial context.
4. Communication skills
Students will be able to:
Use appropriate scientific and legal terminology to describe the stages of
a genetic investigation, its applications, and its limitations.
Clearly explain the results of a genetic analysis and their probative value.
5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Develop the tools for independent learning necessary to keep up with the
rapid evolution of techniques and applications in the field of forensic
genetics.
Find and understand specialist sources to deepen their understanding of
the fundamental aspects of the discipline.
genetics.

Learning objectives

The Laboratory aims to provide students with the integrated theoretical,
practical, methodological, and operational knowledge essential for
working in the field of investigative and forensic sciences. The course
combines the study of judicial police techniques with the fundamentals
of forensic ballistics, training professionals to understand the entire
investigative process, from crime scene management and investigative
procedures to the technical analysis of ballistic evidence. The ultimate
goal is to develop solid expertise in the organization and management of
modern investigative strategies.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Understand the regulatory and operational framework of judicial police
activities, including the primary investigative techniques, protocols for
site inspections, and the management of evidence.
Learn the fundamental principles of internal, external, and terminal
ballistics, including the functioning of firearms and the classification of
weapons and ammunition.
Understand the scientific methodologies for the analysis and comparison
of ballistic evidence (shell casings and bullets) and their investigative
significance.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Apply investigative techniques to complex criminal scenarios, plan
investigative activities, and manage the chain of custody of evidence
correctly.
Contextualize ballistic analysis within a judicial investigation, using
technical data to reconstruct the dynamics of the event.3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Critically evaluate the value and reliability of both testimonial and
documentary evidence sources, as well as scientific ballistic evidence.
Integrate investigative and technical findings to formulate coherent
hypotheses that support crime prevention and enforcement activities.
4. Communication skills
Students will be able to:
Master the technical and legal terminology necessary to interface with
the judicial authorities and other operators in the sector.
Work in teams to communicate effectively and ensure optimal
coordination of operations.
5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Develop a study method for continuous updating on regulatory,
technological, and scientific developments that characterize both
investigative techniques and forensic ballistics.
Independently find and consult specialist sources (manuals, case law,
regulations, scientific articles) to deepen their skills and adapt them to
new criminal contexts.

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with basic theoretical and practical
knowledge relating to the activities of the Judicial Police and the most
effective techniques for combating crime. The objective is to provide a
solid methodological and operational grounding in the organization and
management of modern investigative and security strategies, training
professionals who are able to understand and operate within the complex
system of criminal justice.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Understand the regulatory framework governing the activities of the
Judicial Police, including their roles, functions, and limits of jurisdiction.
Learn the main investigative techniques, including those relating to
judicial inspections, the management of evidence, and the analysis of
criminal phenomena.
Understand the operational protocols for crime scene management.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Apply theoretical knowledge to analyze complex criminal scenarios and
hypothesize coherent and effective investigative strategies.
Use the techniques learned to plan an investigation, defining operational
priorities and the necessary resources.
3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Critically evaluate the value and reliability of the various sources of
evidence gathered during an investigation.
Form independent judgments on the correct application of judicial police
procedures, in compliance with fundamental rights and defensive
guarantees.
4. Communication skills
The student will be able to:
Master the technical and legal terminology necessary to draft judicial
police documents.
Communicate effectively with the judicial authorities, lawyers, and other
police forces, presenting the results of the investigation in a concise and
rigorous manner.
Develop teamwork skills, which are essential for the coordinated
management of investigative operations.
5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Develop a study method that allows for continuous updating on
regulatory, technological, and criminological developments that impact
investigative techniques.
Independently find and analyze specialized sources (operating manuals,
case law, scientific publications) to deepen their skills and adapt them to
new criminal contexts.

Learning objectives

The Laboratory aims to provide students with the integrated theoretical,
practical, methodological, and operational knowledge essential for
working in the field of investigative and forensic sciences. The course
combines the study of judicial police techniques with the fundamentals
of forensic ballistics, training professionals to understand the entire
investigative process, from crime scene management and investigative
procedures to the technical analysis of ballistic evidence. The ultimate
goal is to develop solid expertise in the organization and management of
modern investigative strategies.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Understand the regulatory and operational framework of judicial police
activities, including the primary investigative techniques, protocols for
site inspections, and the management of evidence.
Learn the fundamental principles of internal, external, and terminal
ballistics, including the functioning of firearms and the classification of
weapons and ammunition.
Understand the scientific methodologies for the analysis and comparison
of ballistic evidence (shell casings and bullets) and their investigative
significance.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Apply investigative techniques to complex criminal scenarios, plan
investigative activities, and manage the chain of custody of evidence
correctly.
Contextualize ballistic analysis within a judicial investigation, using
technical data to reconstruct the dynamics of the event.3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Critically evaluate the value and reliability of both testimonial and
documentary evidence sources, as well as scientific ballistic evidence.
Integrate investigative and technical findings to formulate coherent
hypotheses that support crime prevention and enforcement activities.
4. Communication skills
Students will be able to:
Master the technical and legal terminology necessary to interface with
the judicial authorities and other operators in the sector.
Work in teams to communicate effectively and ensure optimal
coordination of operations.
5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Develop a study method for continuous updating on regulatory,
technological, and scientific developments that characterize both
investigative techniques and forensic ballistics.
Independently find and consult specialist sources (manuals, case law,
regulations, scientific articles) to deepen their skills and adapt them to
new criminal contexts.

Learning objectives

This course has as a main objective acquiring an elementary level of
Spanish language (A2 according to the CEFR) as well as a basic ability
of translating from Italian language to Spanish and viceversa.
Together with this, students will be instructed not only about Spanish
language and translation, but also they will be taught. about Spanish
culture and lifestyle.

Learning objectives

Elementary level course from pre A1 to A2+ of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) whose objective is the
integrated and significant development of the different linguistic skills
(oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression), in a
communicative approach. Emphasis is placed on the teaching of lexical
and grammatical contents, always trying to respond to the student's
communicative and academic needs. Given the communicative
orientation, the contents presented and the working methodology are
based on the carrying out of usage activities, accompanied by the
necessary processes of reflection on the language which facilitate the
internalization and mastery of its different structures and units.
Additionally, students will study elements of French culture.
The student must be able to:
- use the French language to interact with adequate communicative
competence in daily and professional contexts, and have the ability to
understand and reformulate texts written and oral reports appropriate to
the required linguistic level;
- use the French language to produce simple texts relating to specific
topics family or personal interest;
- analyze a text by understanding its main characteristics from the point
of view of form and of the content.

Learning objectives

The course aims to enable students to acquire: 1) knowledge and
understanding of some major issues in the history of political thought, 2)
ability to relate issues to the contexts in which they arose and to
contemporary political systems, 3) competence and autonomy in critical
interpretation and comparison of texts 4) the ability to comment on
contents with appropriate use of specialist language 5) demonstrate skills
in collaborative learning and knowledge sharing

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
To become familiar with the notions of Language Policy and Planning.
To discuss the implementation of different language policies in Europe, Italy, and non-European contexts.

Applying knowledge and understanding
To understand the main issues related to the implementation of language policies.
To look at situations of the European context as consequences concerning the implementation of different language policies.
Making judgements
To interpret correctly and to discuss with proper argumentation European, Italian, and non-European situations of language policies strategies.

Learning skills
To acquire the proper terminology for discussing choices of language policy within Nations and States.

Learning objectives

The course aims to develop an understanding of the key political
dimensions related to climate change. It offers an overview of the
actors—national and global, state and non-state, private sector and civil
society—their perspectives and interests, as well as the historical
elements of the global political and regulatory evolution, and the social
and political fractures generated by climate change and by the policy
responses implemented to address it. The analytical tools provided will
draw from political science, economic policy, and sociology. Particular
attention will be given to the consequences of climate change on the
quality of democracy and on social, economic, and political inequalities
at both national and global levels.
The specific objectives of the course are:
1. Knowledge and understanding of the political variables at play in the
multiple issues related to climate change, as well as the socio-political
consequences (symbolic, redistributive, and concerning the quality of
democracy) of climate change;
2. Ability to apply analytical tools acquired to the specific field of
environmental and sustainable development policies, placing climate
change and ecological transition within a long-term historical framework
and enabling, in combination with concepts developed in other courses,an integrated analysis of the political, legal, and economic dimensions of
environmental issues;
3. Development of critical awareness to recognize the complexity of the
social and political challenges posed by climate change, and to carry out
multi-level analyses (from local to global) that appropriately consider the
various interests involved;
4. Acquisition, development, and use of relevant concepts and analytical
tools, enabling students to internalize them and translate them into
different communicative codes appropriate to various contexts;
5. Development of learning skills, both in terms of content—since the
course provides foundational knowledge for analyzing a central issue in
the contemporary world—and in terms of soft skills, through the
development of critical thinking, engagement with highly complex
phenomena, participation in interactive and participatory teaching, and
the practice of presenting arguments in a clear and effective manner.

Learning objectives

The course aims to illustrate the main features of the contemporary
European political system,
focusing on supranational institutions and policies, placing them within
both a historical and
comparative perspective, and providing tools to understand the
contemporary global context.
Particular attention will be paid, on the one hand, to the challenges faced
by the European
integration project, and on the other, to the political, democratic, and
policy-making consequences
of the current multilevel governance framework in EU member states.
The specific objectives of the course are:
1. Knowledge and understanding of the current institutional structure of
the European Union
and the historical roots of the integration process, as well as the current
challenges and
prospects posed by national and global political contexts for the EU
project;
2. Ability to apply analytical tools acquired within the specific field of European policies,
enabling a synergistic interpretation of its political history, economic
policies, complex
governance model, and multi-level legal order;
3. Development of critical awareness to analyze contemporary European
and global political
scenarios;
4. Acquisition, development, and use of relevant concepts and analytical tools, enabling students to internalize them and translate them into various communicative codes suitable
for different contexts;
5.Development of learning skills, both in terms of content—since the
course provides
foundational knowledge for analyzing major political phenomena—and
in terms of soft
skills, through the enhancement of critical thinking, the effort to
understand highly complex
phenomena, the encouragement of active and participatory learning, and
the practice of
presenting arguments in a conscious and effective manner.

Learning objectives

The course Environment and Natural Resources in the Global Economy
aims to develop students' understanding of the most important
instruments of environmental and natural resource economic policy in
the European and global context, and to analyse their impact on the
economy, assessing their appropriateness and limitations. The proposed
programme examines the link between the economy and the
environment, explores the basic concepts of externalities and market
failures, and studies the main instruments of environmental policy,
contextualising them through concrete examples that show the reasons
for the success and failure of different initiatives.
Dublin Descriptors
1. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The course provides basic theoretical and methodological knowledge to
enable students to independently understand the functioning, potential
and limitations of the main economic policy instruments for the
environment and natural resources in a national and international
context, as well as their interactions with sustainable development and
economic growth. Students will also be able to understand the role of
environmental policies in relation to other public interventions in the
economy and to the dynamics of growth and development, and learn the
basics of the economic valuation of environmental assets. This
knowledge will be acquired mainly through lectures, reading of specific
texts and participation in thematic seminars.
2. ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The course allows students to develop critical thinking skills on the
subject of economic policies for pollution control, natural resource
management and sustainable development, and to become familiar with
information sources and databases that will enable them to reconstruct
the current framework for the implementation of these policies at
national and international level. These specific skills will be developed
mainly through the examination of strategic documents, statistical data
and classroom debate.
3. AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT
Independent judgement will come from the ability to understand the
objectives and justifications of economic policies for the environment
and natural resources, to assess the appropriateness of different
implementation tools, describing their advantages and disadvantages in
the context of sustainable development. This is built through lessons that
encourage reasoned discussion and comparison with and among
students.
4. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students should acquire the ability to explain and present the issues and
topics covered in the course with linguistic fluency and adequate
analytical skills. The exercises, which focus on the study of concrete
cases and the interpretation of statistical data, will aim precisely at
developing this skill.

Learning objectives

The course fits coherently into the study program, offering the skills
necessary to understand one of the key aspects of the European
integration process.
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Understand the European economic system, with particular reference to
the role, mandate, and functioning of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Be familiar with the objectives, strategies, and instruments (conventional
and unconventional) of the single monetary policy.
Acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the key stages of the
monetary integration process, the challenges that have characterized it,
and those that will need to be addressed in the near future.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to:
Read and interpret the ECB's monetary policy decisions, relating them to
the main macroeconomic variables (inflation, growth, employment).
Apply theoretical knowledge to analyze the ECB's responses to
economic shocks and financial crises, such as the sovereign debt crisis or
recent inflationary pressures.
Contextualize the monetary policy debate within the broader framework
of European economic governance, understanding the interactions with
national fiscal policies.
3. Independent judgment
Students will be able to:
Critically assess the effectiveness and distributional implications of

monetary policy choices, forming an independent judgment on the trade-
offs they entail.

Understand the complex dynamics between the political system and
technical institutions in a context of multi-level governance.
4. Communication skills
Students will be able to:
Master the specific terminology of monetary and financial policy in
order to discuss complex issues rigorously.
Argue their analyses of ECB decisions clearly and effectively, both in
writing and orally.
Interact with interlocutors from different backgrounds (economists,
lawyers, political scientists), demonstrating the ability to work in
heterogeneous teams.
5. Learning skills
Students will be able to:
Independently find and analyze official sources (ECB publications,
statistical data) and scientific literature to follow developments in
monetary policy.
Develop a study method that allows for continuous updating on a
constantly changing topic, which is essential for working professionally
in the European and international context.

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: students will acquire the fundamental
legal knowledge necessary to understand the regulatory framework of
environmental protection, analyzing sources of law at the national,
European, and international levels and the relationship between the
political system and the legal system in a context of multiscale
environmental governance.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: students will be able to
interpret and apply environmental legal principles (precaution,
prevention, sanctions) to specific cases, analyzing environmental impact
assessment procedures and regulations on ecological transition.
Autonomy of judgment: students will develop an independent capacity
for critical evaluation of environmental policies and regulations,
identifying their effectiveness, limitations, and implications for different
political, economic, and social actors.
Communication skills: students will acquire the specific legal
vocabulary needed to discuss environmental issues, draft analyses, and
interact with different professionals (lawyers, economists, political
scientists) in complex work teams.
Learning skills: students will learn to independently find and consult
legal sources (laws, judgments, treaties) to keep up to date with the
constant evolution of environmental law.

Learning objectives

The EU law course pursues the general objective of the course of study in Law, namely to train new professionals endowed with cultural profile and skills which are necessary to understand legal phenomena and their evolution and to cope with them. In this framework, this EU law course contributes to provide the students with an in-depth knowledge of the foundational features of the EU legal order, as a reference-point in today's European legal scenario.

In line with the objectives of the course of study, EU law classes do not focus only on the acquisition of formal knowledge, rather they aim at fostering the student's abilities in legal reasoning and autonomous assessment, in relation to the very specific features of the EU legal order.

Learning objectives

The course on the History of Eastern Europe and the European
integration process aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge to
understand the historical, political, diplomatic, religious, and cultural
dynamics that have characterized Eastern European countries from the
Modern Age to the contemporary era, with particular attention to the
European integration process. The analysis of the Polish-Lithuanian
Confederation, chosen as a case study, will allow students to place the
relations between Eastern and Western Europe in a long-term
perspective, identifying continuities, fractures, and geopolitical tensions
that still affect the challenges of the European Union today.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, in line with the educational
objectives of the degree program, students will not only acquire
theoretical knowledge of history and international relations, but also
apply it to the critical interpretation of sources and the understanding of
contemporary socio-political processes. The analysis of texts, archival
documents, and essays, together with discussions with experts and
institutional representatives in a dedicated series of seminars, will foster
the ability to connect the skills acquired to real contexts, developing an
autonomous and interdisciplinary method of study and research.
The course also aims to stimulate students' independent judgment,
encouraging them to develop personal and well-founded interpretations
of the topics covered, including through active participation in guided
discussions, the writing of papers, and the presentation of multimedia
works. The opportunity to contribute to international journals and
research centers will offer further opportunities to consolidate critical
skills and scientific maturity.
Specific attention will be paid to the development of communication
skills, both in Italian and English, through written work and oral
presentations in academic and seminar contexts. This will enable
students to master scientific language and to communicate the results of
their analyses effectively to different audiences, including in an
international context.
Finally, thanks to the variety of materials made available (texts, essays,
maps, digital and audiovisual sources in Italian and English),
participatory teaching, and ongoing self-assessment, students will be
able to develop autonomous and lasting learning skills. These
methodological and cross-disciplinary skills will enable them to
approach both their subsequent studies and their professional integration
into the international arena with a critical and independent spirit, in line
with the overall objectives of the degree program.

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: students will be able to understand the
long-term historical dynamics that have defined the relationship between
human societies and the environment, recognizing the roots of the
processes that have led to the current climate crisis.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: students will be able to
critically analyze historical sources in order to contextualize current
environmental policies and understand the evolution of the scientific and
political debate on climate change.
Independent judgment: students will develop the ability to critically
evaluate different historical narratives on environmental issues, forming
their own opinions on the responsibilities and socio-political challenges
that these issues entail.
Communication skills: students will acquire specific vocabulary to
discuss the complex interactions between history, politics, and the
environment, both in writing and orally.
Learning skills: students will develop a method for independently
finding and analyzing historiographical sources, necessary for constantly
updating their knowledge on a constantly evolving topic.

CHOICE GROUPSYEAR/SEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
NEW GROUP -8 - -
119954 - STORIA DEL PENSIERO POLITICOSecond Year / First Semester 8GSPS-03/Aita
16398 - QUALITY CONTROLSecond Year / First Semester 8ECON-10/Aita
NEW GROUP -6 - -
121241 - FORENSIC GENETICS AND LEGAL MEDICINE LABORATORY - 6--
121241_1 - FORENSIC MEDICINEThird Year / First Semester3MEDS-25/AITA
121241_2 - FORENSIC GENETICSThird Year / First Semester3BIOS-10/AITA
121242 - LABORATORY OF JUDICIAL POLICE AND FORENSIC BALLISTICS - 6--
121242_1 - JUDICIAL POLICE TECHNIQUES AND ACTIVITIESThird Year / Second Semester3GIUR-13/AITA
121242_2 - FORENSIC BALLISTICSThird Year / Second Semester3GIUR-14/AITA
NEW GROUP -6 - -
121204 - SPANISH LANGUAGEThird Year / Second Semester 6SPAN-01/CITA
121205 - FRENCH LANGUAGEThird Year / Second Semester 6FRAN-01/BITA
NEW GROUP -8 - -
119954 - STORIA DEL PENSIERO POLITICOSecond Year / First Semester 8GSPS-03/Aita
18560 - POLITICA E PIANIFICAZIONE LINGUISTICASecond Year / Second Semester 8GLOT-01/Aita
NEW GROUP -8 - -
121203 - GEOPOLITICS OF CLIMATE CHANGEThird Year / First Semester 8GSPS-02/AITA
121202 - EUROPEAN POLITICS AND MULTILEVEL GOVERNANCEThird Year / Second Semester 8GSPS-02/AITA
NEW GROUP -8 - -
121201 - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMYThird Year / First Semester 8ECON-02/AITA
121200 - MONETARY POLICY OF THE EUROPEAN UNIONThird Year / Second Semester 8ECON-02/AITA
A SCELTA IN C -8 - -
121199 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAWThird Year / First Semester 8GIUR-05/AITA
16381 - EUROPEAN UNION LAWThird Year / Second Semester 8GIUR-10/Aita
NEW GROUP -8 - -
121196 - HISTORY OF EASTERN EUROPE AND THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROCESSThird Year / First Semester 8HIST-02/AITA
121197 - HISTORY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGEThird Year / Second Semester 8HIST-03/AITA