The aim of the course is twofold. First, we provide a conceptual map to better understand the transformation of contemporary conflicts. Second, weprovide conceptual tools and practical skills for students interested in career opportunities in global affairs.
The course aims at providing conceptual and practical tools to address "peace and war", from two different perspectives. The first one, more theoretical, concerns both regulatory and descriptive-explanatory strategic reflection about the factors through which we can better understand and prevent conflicts. The second, from a more practical point of view, is focused on peace management and conflict resolution.
See the teaching syllabus for both modules.
A basic knowledge of International Relations and History of Political Thought can help students, but it is not necessary to properly attend the course.
Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova
Ricevimento: On appointment, generally on Thursday morning (9-11 am) at Albergo Dei Poveri (Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche - Piazzale E. Brignole 3 a, Torre centrale - 4th floor). Otherwise on Teams (channel code: tz7ou3u) To arrange an appointment, please write to this email address: andrea.catanzaro@unige.it.
Ricevimento: On appointment, generally on Tuesday afternoon at Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche e Internazionali (DISPI) Piazzale E. Brignole 3 a, Torre centrale (4th floor). Or on Teams.
FABRIZIO COTICCHIA (President)
ALBERTO DE SANCTIS
ANDREA CATANZARO (President Substitute)
MARIA AMJAD (Substitute)
BRUNO BEVILACQUA (Substitute)
ANDREA CIPOLLINA (Substitute)
EDOARDO CORRADI (Substitute)
FABIO MAINA (Substitute)
MATTEO MAZZIOTTI DI CELSO (Substitute)
CARLO MORGANTI (Substitute)
STEFANO PARODI (Substitute)
FEDERICA PERSICO (Substitute)
JEAN-MARIE REURE (Substitute)
MARGHERITA SALVIA (Substitute)
DAVIDE SUIN (Substitute)
The exam consists of oral exams for module A and for module B. Attending students will be required to give a short in-class presentation related to a film/documentary related to the topics covered during the module. There will also be an opportunity to present a paper as part of a collective poster session. Presentations will grant supplementary points towards the final grade.
The exam will assess the acquired knowledge in the field of security studies, evaluating the students’ skills in addressing specific security issues. The exam allows assessing the student’s knowledge on the concepts of peace and war as well as the capabilities in interpreting different security scenarios and actors.
