This course will discuss the basic concepts of policy analysis and evaluation, applying them to transnational issues. These issues will be addressed in terms of "collective problems" and "policies," "programs," and "interventions" aimed at defining objectives, developing change strategies, and assessing their degree of success.
The course is structured into three teaching units: the first, theoretical in nature, will introduce the main concepts of policy analysis and evaluation. The second will focus on specific areas of international policy, such as security, environment, trade, and health (subject to change each year). The third part will be seminar-based, where students will select topics, analyze the current state of an international collective problem, and design an effective and feasible policy intervention.
The course applies a policy analysis perspective to supranational problems. The main objectives are: • Acquisition of concepts related to policy analysis and evaluation. • Ability to frame international issues as public policy problems. • Ability to identify collective action problems and design strategies for the political and institutional sustainability of international public policies.
By the end of the course, students will:
Good knowledge of social sciences' foundations.
Insterst for current affairs.
The first part of the course will consist of lectures aimed at presenting the main analytical tools. Subsequently, the lessons will take on a seminar format and may include class discussions on student-conducted research (individually or in groups), which may contribute to the final examination assessment.
The course is divided into four teaching units:
For attending students, course materials will be provided by the instructor.
Non-attending students will prepare for the exam using the following texts:
Ricevimento: During the course, the professor is available on monday at 10 AM. In any other moment, office hourse are held on line, using the TEAMS platform. Student can joint using this code: ot5m9la In any case, students are kindly asked to inform the professor in advance by email.
MARCO DI GIULIO (President)
FABRIZIO COTICCHIA
EDOARDO CORRADI (Substitute)
FEDERICA PERSICO (Substitute)
MARGHERITA SALVIA (Substitute)
February 2026
For attending students, the exam will be written and will consist of open-ended questions. The written exam must be taken in the first available exam session after the end of the course. Students will have the opportunity to supplement their written exam grade with an oral assessment. Students who do not take the written exam in the first session will take an oral exam in subsequent sessions. Non-attending students will take an oral exam to assess their knowledge of the assigned materials.
The exam, both for attending and non-attending students, will evaluate the understanding of the concepts covered in the course, their critical discussion, and their application to contemporary political and social issues. Precision in language will be a criterion for evaluation.
Students with DSA certification or other special educational needs are kindly requested to contact Prof. Aristide Canepa (aristide.canepa@unige.it) and teacher of this course in order to agree specific teaching and exam methods, if necessary.
