20638 - FUNDAMENTALS OF POLITICS - PREPARATORY COURSE

Structure:

- Part 1 Basic concepts in the study of Political Science. In this part of the course we will learn about the different fields of study within Political Science, their research areas and methodologies. Then, we will learn about power structures, regime types, electoral systems and the strategic interactions of actors within countries.

- Part 2 International Relations

In this module, we will learn about the many theories of International Relations and how they have developed through time. Particular attention will be devoted to the rationalist explanations for war and their application to issues such war, civil conflict and decision making in IOs.

- Part 3 Research by the Bocconi faculty

In this final model we will take a look at the research that Bocconi Professors have published in the field of Political Science and International Relations, what are their specific research interests and how they have impacted the scholarly debate.

• Recognize different political systems based on their forms of government, power structure, institutional set up and the rules governing the choice of legislators.
• Compare the major schools of thought in International Relations
• Approach the best research in political science and international relations conducted by the Bocconi faculty.

• Approach the PPA coursework in political science, public policy and political economy.
• Individuate the strategic incentives of actors behind current events in national and international politics.
• Recognise the set of rules that shape the interactions of political actors.
• Engage with the research conducted by Bocconi professors