The course explores the transformations that digitalization brings about in democratic processes and in the evolving forms of political participation. It aims to equip students with advanced theoretical and methodological frameworks for analyzing the impact of digital technologies on democratic institutions, the changing role of the media, and emerging modes of citizen engagement. Particular emphasis is placed on developing critical analytical capacities and strengthening students’ communication competencies.
teacher profile teaching materials
L. Ceccarini, La cittadinanza online, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2015.
Mutuazione: 21810333 DEMOCRAZIA E DIGITALIZZAZIONE in Relazioni internazionali LM-52 R A - Z PISCIOTTA BARBARA
Programme
The course is divided into two parts. The first part analyzes democratic theories, elections, the referendum institution and the role of the mass media in the democratic process. The second part focuses on the dynamics of the models of “deliberative democracy” and “e-democracy”, and explains how new forms of political participation through the web are being reconfigured in the global world.Core Documentation
G. Pasquino (a cura di), Strumenti della democrazia, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2007.L. Ceccarini, La cittadinanza online, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2015.
Type of delivery of the course
The course is essentially based on lectures but student participation in the discussion is encouraged.Attendance
Attendance is not compulsory. Paper presentation is reserved for attending students.Type of evaluation
Written and oral examination. The written examination consists of a paper on a specific topic agreed with the teacher, which will be discussed in the classroom and is reserved for attending students. During the COVID-19 emergency period, the examination will be carried out in accordance with current regulations.