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

Exam Board

CORRADO FUMAGALLI (President)

FEDERICO ZUOLO

VALERIA OTTONELLI (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course will start on the 25th of February 2026. 

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.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact the professor for any information not included in the course schedule.