OVERVIEW

Seminars and initiatives providing ECTS are learning activities offered by the Department of Political and International Sciences as part of the “Other Activities” to be included in the study plan. At the beginning of each academic year, the Department publishes on its website a list of activities related to each seminar so that each student can choose which seminar activities to include in his/her study plan for a total of 3 ECTS. These 3 ECTS can be reached by combining seminars from the same or different disciplines at the total discretion of the student. In addition, seminars and initiatives providing ECTS may also be chosen as “Student Choice Activities”.

This laboratory/simulation provide 1 ECTS.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The European Council meeting simulation aims to provide students with specialized knowledge on current European issues, sufficient for individual paper presentation. The list of seminars and initiatives that provide access to credits in History of European Integration scheduled for this academic year is available on the Department's website.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The simulation aims to provide additional disciplinary and transversal skills, such as problem solving, critical thinking and analysis, time management, active learning and collaborative competition.

Based mainly on role-playing strategies, the simulation aims to develop the following skills:

·     refinement of communication skills and strategies;

·     strengthening  skills in using multimedia tools;

·     awareness of the role within the group through role playing activities;

·     progressive acquisition of problem solving and time management skills in team work;

·     raising awareness of the diplomatic aspects of the complex international reality, both in history and in current affairs.

SDGs

This simulation contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.

16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17. Partnerships for the Goals

PREREQUISITES

No prerequisites are needed.

TEACHING METHODS

Individual study, group study, role palying.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The program for the 2026/2027 academic year includes a simulation of a European Council meeting on the topic "From the Treaties of Rome to European Economic Union?" During the simulation, students are asked to fill the role of a delegate from a member country, selected by the instructor. The required work will be carried out in three phases. In the first phase, once the diplomatic mission has been identified, an agenda (odds of day) containing the topics for discussion is proposed. During the same phase, students are divided by country, requiring them to understand their history and international position. In a second phase, each delegation will prepare one or more resolutions pertaining to one or more agenda items. Finally, the resolutions will be presented to the Assembly, and the delegations will work diplomatically to secure their resolutions' approval, subject to changes dictated by negotiations.

Earning Open Badges requires both homework and regular, active participation in class.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The reference bibliography will be uploaded on Aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

DANIELA PREDA (President)

LUCA BARBAINI (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Dates will be available one month before the start and will be advertised on the Department's website.

Easyacademy Unige: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Participating to the activities.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The "final product" of the simulation will be evaluated: adherence of the resolution to the foreign policy of the assigned country; adherence to timing and methods; clarity and correctness of presentation.

The simulation is based on role playing and requires both homework and regular and active participation in class.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with “Special Needs”: the compensatory/dispensative tools recognized by the Department coordinator, Prof. Aristide Canepa, and by the University Service for students with special needs are applied. It is suggested to contact by Prof. Canepa and the lecturers of this course at the beginning of the lectures.