CODE 111260 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 1 METODOLOGIE FILOSOFICHE 11868 (LM-78 R) - GENOVA LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW In this workshop, starting from the analysis of real-world cases, students will acquire the tools needed to read and produce texts aimed at commenting on and evaluating public policies. The course is designed to develop students’ writing skills, with particular attention to mastering different types of texts (policy briefs, reports, commentaries) and to effectively presenting both qualitative and quantitative data AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course will provide students with the tools to grasp the philosophical aspects underlying the policy making and implementation processes. By the end of the course, students • will be aware of the relationship between philosophy and policy; • will identify and discuss solutions to problems of general interest; • will be aware of policy-making techniques. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the seminar, students will be able to connect the Testo unico sulle immigrazioni with ongoing global migration policy debates; will be aware of the relationship between practical philosophy and public policy;will know how to approach different proposals for reforming the Italian migration policy landscape; will master migration policy terminology; will benefit from advanced social skills (ability to manage one's own social interactions, ability to respect others and their needs, willingness to overcome prejudices and to express and understand different points of view); will benefit from enhanced project management skills (ability to transform ideas into practical proposals through a process of collective deliberation). PREREQUISITES There are no specific requirements. TEACHING METHODS This course is seminar-based with phases of group thinking, collective writing, in-classroom reading and discussion, and peer-evaluation. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Starting from the analysis of Articles 22 and 23 of the TUI, the workshop will introduce students to the global discussion on the development of regular migration channels, providing opportunities for debate and for the critical reworking of reports, policy briefs, commentaries, as well as qualitative and quantitative data. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Specific guidance on the reference bibliography will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course. For those interested in exploring the relationship between philosophy and public policy: J. Wolff, Ethics and Public Policy: A Philosophical Inquiry, Routledge, London, 2020. A. Lever and A. Poama (eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Ethics and Public Policy, Routledge, London, 2019. L. Bobbio, G. Pomatto, S. Ravazzi, Le politiche pubbliche. Problemi, soluzioni, incertezze, conflitti, Mondadori, Milan, 2017. Testo Unico sull'Immigrazione (TUI). TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD CORRADO FUMAGALLI Ricevimento: On appointment. Email me @ corrado.fumagalli@unige.it Exam Board CORRADO FUMAGALLI (President) FEDERICO ZUOLO VALERIA OTTONELLI (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START The course will start on the 25th of February 2026. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION There is no final exam (and no marks) for this seminar. ASSESSMENT METHODS Students will gain the credits upon 75% active attendance and in-classroom presentation of the group project. FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact the professor for any information not included in the course schedule. Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals No poverty Quality education Decent work and economic growth Peace, justice and strong institutions Partnerships for the goals