Second Cycle Degree/Two Year Master in International Relations

Curriculum Forecasting, Innovation and Change (B53): for students enrolled in a.y. 2021-22

First semester lessons (PERIOD 1): from 20/09/2021 al 17/12/2021
Second semester lessons (PERIOD 2): from 21/02/2022 al 27/05/2022

First Year

1) Compulsory courses:

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
77976 Evolution of The international System 1 B SPS/04 8
91299 Quantitative Methods For The Social Science 1 B SECS-S/05 8

2) Two courses in the Political Sciences Area: (16 CFU)

Choice between: (8 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
84698 Institutional Adaptation and Evolution 1 B SPS/04 8
91195 Forecasting And Analyzing Conflict And Instability 2 B SPS/04 8
Choice between: (8 CFU)
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
85008 Big Data For The Social Sciences 2 B SPS/04 8
91294 Cybersecurity And Cybercrime 2 B SPS/04 8

3) One course in the Linguistic Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
91196 French 2 B L-LIN/04 8
91198 German 2 B L-LIN/14 8
91197 Spanish 2 B L-LIN/07 8

4) One course in the History Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
77975 Economic History of Globalization 1 B SECS-P/12 8

5) Professionalizing activity:

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
cfu ? Credits
90905 Workshop 1 2 F 4

6) Elective course among those offered as follows: (8 - 16 CFU)

Students can choose a subject among those available in the Master Degree Course of the Political Sciences Department; a selection of 8 ECTS fulfils the didactic requirement.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
95032 ARABO DI PRIMO LIVELLO 1 D L-OR/12 6
95031 CINESE DI PRIMO LIVELLO 1 D L-OR/21 6
97995 ARABO DI SECONDO LIVELLO 2 D L-OR/12 6
B0278 BIG DATA FOR PEACE STUDIES 2 D SPS/04 8
25752 International Finance 2 D SECS-P/01 8
98549 POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN CONTEMPORARY IRAN 2 D SPS/14 8
93489 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE SOVIET UNION 2 D M-STO/03 8
96998 THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM: A HISTORICAL PORTRAIT FROM ITS ORIGINS TO ITS FUTURE 2 D SPS/06 8
95038 CINESE SECONDO LIVELLO 4 D L-OR/21 6
95039 HINDI DI SECONDO LIVELLO 4 D L-OR/19 6
95040 RUSSO DI PRIMO LIVELLO 4 D L-LIN/21 6
97996 RUSSO DI SECONDO LIVELLO 4 D L-LIN/21 6
97441 COREANO DI PRIMO LIVELLO P D L-OR/22 6
95041 HINDI DI PRIMO LIVELLO P D L-OR/19 6
95042 RUMENO DI PRIMO LIVELLO S D L-LIN/17 6
97440 RUMENO DI SECONDO LIVELLO S D L-LIN/17 6

Second Year

1) Final exam - 24 CFU among: (24 CFU)

Students must enter by themselves in their study plan the learning activity "Preparation for the final examination abroad", but it will only be recognized if realized as part of grants for the preparation of the finale examination abroad or mobility programs of the University of Bologna for study abroad.
Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
cfu ? Credits
35199 Final Test
FINAL EXAMINATION
1 E 24
86331 Final Test (12 Cfus)
FINAL EXAMINATION (12 CFU)
1 E 12
81354 Internship Abroad for Preparation for the Final Examination 1 E 12
82327 Preparation to Final Test Processing Outside Lm (12 Cfu)
PREPARATION FOR THE FINAL EXAMINATION ABROAD (12 CFU)
1 E 12

2) Compulsory course:

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
84702 Ethical Issues And Social Change 2 B SPS/01 8

3) One course in the Socio-economics and institutional Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
84705 Information Society 1 C SPS/07 8
96946 SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF ALGORITHMS - Not available for the year  2021/2022 1 C SPS/08 8
90904 Prediction And The Future Of Public Policy 2 C SPS/08 8

4) One course in the Geo-political Area: (8 CFU)

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
ssd ? Disciplinary-scientific area to which the learning activity belongs cfu ? Credits
84698 Institutional Adaptation and Evolution 1 C SPS/04 8
85008 Big Data For The Social Sciences 2 C SPS/04 8
91294 Cybersecurity And Cybercrime 2 C SPS/04 8
91195 Forecasting And Analyzing Conflict And Instability 2 C SPS/04 8

5) Professionalizing activity:

Period ? The period in which lectures are held 1: 20/09/2021 - 17/12/2021 2: 21/02/2022 - 27/05/2022 C: 06/09/2021 - 17/09/2021 E: 20/09/2021 - 27/05/2022 Type ? A: Basic learning activities
B: Core learning activity
C: Related or supplementary learning activity
D: Elective learning activity
E: Final examination and foreign language test
S: Stage
F: Other
cfu ? Credits
90909 Workshop 2 2,2,2,2,2,2,1,1,1,1,2,1 F 4

6) Elective course among those offered as follows: (8 - 16 CFU)

Students can choose a subject among those available in the Master Degree Course of the Political Sciences Department; a selection of 8 ECTS fulfils the didactic requirement.