International Relations
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For all Italian students who are interested in enrolling in the MA International Relations, please contact Mrs. Erminia Morone for detailed information about credit requirements in the relevant subjects.
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Class of study: LM – 52 International relations
Course type: Master’s degree in accordance with art. 3 DM 270/04
Coordinator: Prof. Pietro Maffettone – pietro.maffettone@unina.it
Admission to the course: Graduate Level 1 and at least a B2 level of English
Course Length: 2 years
Admin Contact: Cinzia Della Monica – disp.international@unina.it (to be contacted for admissions of foreign students)
Department Office: Maria Chiaro – machiaro@unina.it
Political Science Student Affairs Office: Bruno Balestrieri – bruno.balestrieri@unina.it
ERASMUS delegate: Prof.ssa Daniela La Foresta – laforest@unina.it
Headquarters: Via Leopoldo Rodinò, 22-80138 – Napoli
Tutors
Student Representatives
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Gaetano De Rosa
Specific objectives:
The master’s degree course in ‘International Relations’ aims to train specialists capable of in-depth and critical analysis of political systems, the relationships that exist between them, the geopolitical areas, the reasons for tensions and conflicts, the modalities of resolutions of these conflicts, the role of international organizations, including the EU.
In particular, the aim is to provide solid advanced level training, extending and strengthening knowledge especially as regards the internationalist approach of historical-political, economic and political science disciplines.
The interdisciplinary approach and the in-depth study of several geo-political areas also contribute to further expanding skills and knowledge and allow the development of understanding and analytical skills useful for solving problems that arise in working contexts in which master’s graduates they will find themselves working.
The advanced and in-depth knowledge of historical-legal and economic-political issues then allows the master’s degree graduate to have a profile that is both professional and flexible, as required by the social partners consulted, which makes him able to organize and manage projects, to apply their knowledge and skills for the analysis and resolution of new problems, as well as to develop those skills, which, starting from the knowledge and skills acquired, are able to be put to use in construction and mediation contexts.
To this end, the use of teaching methods which enhance, through the seminar discussion, the ability to synthesize complex texts or texts centered on specific cases in both written and oral form, and finally the drafting of a thesis, allow the master’s graduate to broaden his communication and presentation skills.
As regards the study of languages, which is particularly qualifying from a professional point of view, the prior assessment of English at level B2 is required, while the study of an additional non-EU language (Chinese or Arabic) is envisaged during the course.
The course of study in brief:
The objective of the master’s degree course in International Relations is the training of a facilitator of the internationalization processes of companies, non-profit institutions and NGOs and of public institutions themselves. The course is aimed at the training of master’s graduates possessing a solid multidisciplinary training, indispensable for analyzing and interpreting problems relating to the international dimension of economic, political and social phenomena.
We aim to train professionals who can offer a competent reading of the international context or of foreign countries and develop and organize the internationalization processes of public and private institutions.
Knowledge required for access:
Those in possession of a three-year degree obtained in classes L-16, L-36 or equivalent according to the previous regulations and in possession of a knowledge of the English language at least of level B2 which will be evaluated through a special pre-enrolment interview. Being a Degree Course, whose teaching activities will be delivered entirely in English, this requirement is mandatory for access. There is the obligatory verification of personal preparation. The modalities are specified in the Didactic Regulations of the CdS.
Entry Orientation:
The Study Program is supported by a series of structures and actions aimed at implementing, qualitatively and quantitatively, the enrollment demand. In addition to the information and logistical supports provided by the University, the Department of Political Sciences, to which the Degree Course belongs, is equipped with an Orientation Desk open daily, which performs the functions of incoming, ongoing and outgoing orientation through the support of resources information, central and Departmental databases, connection with the main University projects in the guidance sector.
In particular, the incoming orientation activity is carried out by the Coordinator of the Teaching Coordination Commission, by the Orientation Desk of the Department of Political Sciences, as well as by the Working Group made up of teachers and administrative technical staff which was set up mainly to respond to requests specifications of potential students coming from abroad from European Union (EU) countries and from Third Countries.
Of particular note, among the recurring initiatives, is the open day to present the training offer and the objectives of the Degree Course mainly to students of the Universities of the Campania regional basin.
More broadly, the Department of Political Science has taken steps to create a website expressly dedicated to the educational offer of the structure, with detailed indications on the individual Courses to supplement what is already present on the Department’s website. The link is shown in the Orientation Desk area: https://www.orientationscienzepolitiche.net/.
The educational offer is also available on the website in English dedicated to the Study Program (https://www.international-relations.net/), as well as in the orientation area of the University (http://www.orientation.unina.it /).
Final test:
The Degree is conferred following the passing of the final test which involves the discussion of a written thesis, drafted in English in an original way by the student, on topics related to the knowledge acquired during the entire training course, from which emerges ability of systematic analysis , critical and argumentative, under the guidance of a speaker.
Additional services:
Didactic Area Departmental Office: Numbers and contacts
https://www.scienzepolitiche.unina.it/?page_id=1752
Student secretariat Political Science teaching area: Numbers and contacts
https://www.scienzepolitiche.unina.it/?page_id=1383
Orientation Desk: Numbers and contacts
https://www.scienzepolitiche.unina.it/?page_id=1285
Main Offices: Via Leopoldo Rodinò 22, 80138 Naples
“G. Cuomo” Department of Political Science Library: Via Leopoldo Rodinò 22
Web: biblioteca.scienzepolitiche.unina.it
