The course has the main aim to provide students theoretical and methodological instruments to deeply undertand political parties and their behaviours within the electoral, parliamentary and executive arenas and at internazional level.
A second topic will focus on the electoral competition in order to provide students with analytical tools able to grasp political strategies adopted by political parties and the reasons behind voters' choices.
The course illustrates the origin and development of political parties and thei perfomance in all arenas where they operate. A special attention is devoted to the legitimacy of political parties in the contemporary democracies in relation to relevant political issues as populism and technocracy.
By attending the course, students will:
A basic knowldge of political science methods is required
Students who intend to take the exam in English must contact the teacher to agree on the programme
Ricevimento: On appointment by sending an email to: fabio.sozzi@unige.it
FABIO SOZZI (President)
MARA MORINI
Lessons start on February 20th, 2023
Oral discussion on theoretical and empirical topics discussed during the lessons and in readings
Knowledge of the main topics related to political parties and voters'behaviours; using a scientific language
Teams code: uc0v0sa
