Programme

Kickoff Lecture (topic to be decided)

Section one – Digital Rights
• Right to privacy and data protection
• E-commerce and consumer protection
• Online services and the algorithmic society

Workshop 1 (topic to be decided)

Section two – Online Protection of Fundamental Rights
• Freedom of expression and hate speech
• Protecting children online
• Countering terrorism in the digital space

Workshop 2 (topic to be decided)

Section Three – Digital Political Participation
• Digital democracy
• Digital platforms and citizenship
• Digital parties and political participation

Final conference (topic to be decided)

Core Documentation

Readings and studying materials will be provided during the Modules

Type of delivery of the course

The “Digital Citizenship for EU” Module is offered in the frame of the European Studies – Advanced Degree of the Department of Political Science and consists of 64 hours of lectures in English divided into 3 thematic areas: – Digital rights – Online fundamental rights – Digital political participation In the first section (Digital rights) students will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the access to and the protection of EU digital rights, by focusing on legal and procedural aspects, with special attention to the relationship among citizens and the internal market. The second section (Online Protection of Fundamental Rights) addresses the transnational and international aspects of the online protection of particular fundamental rights, i.e. freedom of expression and dignity, children’s rights and security rights. The third section (Digital Political participation) is designed to explore aspects concerning the online political participation of European citizens, with specific reference to digital democracy, the relationship between citizenship and digital platforms, digital parties and online political participation. Moreover, the Module includes 4 hours of Workshops, 2 hours on Media Literacy and Internet Governance in EU, 2 hours on Preventing, combating and countering Human Rights online violations in the form of Hate Speech, delivered by APICE, plus documentary analyses and Webinars delivered by the European Documentation Center-DISCIPOL, open to the general public.

Attendance

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Type of evaluation

The course consists of three modules: (a) Module 1 (Torino – Ricci – Di Maio) (b) Module 2 (Germano – Mariotti) (c) Module 3 (Carletti – Cotura) Given the multidisciplinary approach of the JM Module, students will be assessed at the end of each module. Class attendance is compulsory. For each module, any student will receive a grade (henceforth ‘Module Grade’), expressed by letters grades. Module Grade assessment: Class attendance: 30% of the Module Grade Module 1: the final paper will represent the 70% of the Module Grade Module 2: the written exam (questions) will represent the 70% of the Module Grade Module 3: the written exam (questions) will represent the 70% of the Module Grade The three Module Grades will result in the single Final Grade of the Course as follows: Module 1 Grade(Torino – Ricci – Di Maio): 60% of the Final Grade Module 2 Grade (Germano – Mariotti): 20% of the Final Grade Module 3 Grade(Carletti – Cotura): 20% of the Final Grade

Programme

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES:
The Module “Digital Citizenship for EU (DiCit4EU)” aims to broaden the students’ knowledge of European Citizenship rights and duties, in order to raise their awareness about the new dimension assumed by EU Citizenship within the digital society, mainly to understand, promote and defend online EU values, principles and human rights.
Students will be able to:
- To examine in depth the most significant points of view concerning the theme of digital citizenship in the European dimension.
- To be updated on the progressive legal framework and on the operational and cooperative measures with reference to the treatment of the topic in close connection with the protection of fundamental rights.
- To develop an inquiring thinking, thanks to a variety of learning activities in class, such as essay questions, oral presentations, writing assignments, reports, case studies, guest speakers.

CONTENT:
SECTION TWO – PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
• Freedom of expression and Hate speech
• Protecting children online
• Countering terrorism in the digital space
The second section (Online Protection of Fundamental Rights) addresses the transnational and international aspects of the online protection of particular fundamental rights, i.e. freedom of expression and dignity, children’s rights and security rights.
In particular
1) Internet Governance@UN - Right to digital education & citizenship
Legal framework / Technical approach
The UN debate and contributions from the UNGA and the UNSG
Internet Governance and human rights: criticalities
The EU context
The Italian context
Digital education & citizenship: the basics
2) Freedom of expression and Hate speech (International and UE)
UN Legal framework – human rights
The UN debate and programming measures on hate speech/UNESCO case
The CoE system: hate speech and violence
The EU context
3) Protecting children online
UN framework – UN CRC Committee / UNICEF + ITU
The OECD vision
The CoE context
The EU context: general approach / ENOC
Scientific research on children & Internet
4) Countering terrorism via digital tools: the international and EU
Basic Concepts
The UN legal framework and debate
The regional dimension: OSCE
The EU context

Core Documentation

Bibliography
For each lecture the students will provided with all the main documentary and bibliographical references for further study of the topics covered by the Course.

Type of delivery of the course

This course in taught in English. METHOD OF PRESENTATION: The Course is articulated mainly into lectures, supported by ppt presentations on all the substantial aspects dealing with the topic. These lectures will be completed by class readings and discussions about the official international documents adopted by EU and concerned IOs.

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory, with minimal tolerance for absences.

Type of evaluation

REQUIRED WORK AND FORM OF ASSESSMENT: • Attendance and Class Participation • Final paper (20%): word-limit 2000.

Programme

The module provides students with an in-depth knowledge about the main legal and political aspects – at International and European level – concerning the citizens’ online life, focusing in particular on digital rights and the use of digital technologies allowing to participate in the political arena.

The Module “Digital Citizenship for EU (DiCit4EU)” aims to broaden the students’ knowledge of European Citizenship rights and duties, in order to raise their awareness about the new dimension assumed by EU Citizenship within the digital society, mainly to understand, promote and defend online EU values, principles and human rights.

The “Digital Citizenship for EU” Module is offered in the frame of the European Studies – Advanced Degree of the Department of Political Science and consists of 64 hours of lectures in English divided into 3 thematic areas:
– Digital rights
– Online fundamental rights
– Digital political participation

In the first section (Digital rights) students will have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the access to and the protection of EU digital rights, by focusing on legal and procedural aspects, with special attention to the relationship among citizens and the internal market.

The second section (Online Protection of Fundamental Rights) addresses the transnational and international aspects of the online protection of particular fundamental rights, i.e. freedom of expression and dignity, children’s rights and security rights.

The third section (Digital Political participation) is designed to explore aspects concerning the online political participation of European citizens, with specific reference to digital democracy, the relationship between citizenship and digital platforms, digital parties and online political participation.

Moreover, the Module includes 4 hours of Workshops, 2 hours on Media Literacy and Internet Governance in EU, 2 hours on Preventing, combating and countering Human Rights online violations in the form of Hate Speech, delivered by APICE, plus documentary analyses and Webinars delivered by the European Documentation Center-DISCIPOL, open to the general public.

Core Documentation

Readings will be indicated in class

Type of delivery of the course

Kickoff Lecture Section one – Digital Rights • Right to privacy and data protection • E-commerce and consumer protection • Online services and the algorithmic society Workshop 1 Section two – Online Protection of Fundamental Rights • Freedom of expression and hate speech • Protecting children online • Countering terrorism in the digital space Workshop 2 Section Three – Digital Political Participation • Digital democracy • Digital platforms and citizenship • Digital parties and political participation Final conference

Attendance

Class attendance is compulsory

Type of evaluation

The course consists of three modules: (a) Module 1 (Torino – Ricci – Di Maio) (b) Module 2 (Germano – Mariotti) (c) Module 3 (Carletti – Cotura) Given the multidisciplinary approach of the JM Module, students will be assessed at the end of each module. Class attendance is compulsory. For each module, any student will receive a grade (henceforth ‘Module Grade’), expressed by letters grades. Module Grade assessment: Class attendance: 30% of the Module Grade Module 1: the final paper will represent the 70% of the Module Grade Module 2: the written exam (questions) will represent the 70% of the Module Grade Module 3: the written exam (questions) will represent the 70% of the Module Grade The three Module Grades will result in the single Final Grade of the Course as follows: Module 1 Grade(Torino – Ricci – Di Maio): 60% of the Final Grade Module 2 Grade (Germano – Mariotti): 20% of the Final Grade Module 3 Grade(Carletti – Cotura): 20% of the Final Grade Final Papers Guidelines The final paper shall be an original (https://www.plagiarism.org/) paper dealing with the topic assigned. You are expected to write a final paper with a number of words between 2.500 and 3.000 words. The final paper must be referenced appropriately, using footnotes (or endnotes) and a proper bibliography (between 5 and 10 sources, or more, in English mainly). Paper shall be written using Times Roman 12-point font, line spacing 1,15. Pages should be numbered. The cover page and the references do not count with respect to the numbers of words you are supposed to write. Paper should have a cover page with the following information: your name and student number; title of paper; date; number of words; name of the Professor. Pictures and tables are admitted but do not do not count with respect to the numbers of words you are supposed to write. The final papers shall be submitted (by e-mail, in Pdf version and Word version) to the Professor within 3 weeks from the end of the first module.