Administrative, Political and Economic Sciences

starting from its modern origins. To this end, the course will provide basic knowledge on three areas: concepts, theories and methodology. Furthermore, given the importance of employment/unemployment in our societies, especially for the younger generations, and in order to direct sociological knowledge towards the practical and operational purposes of the labor market, contributions by leading experts and specific seminar will be held. Special attention will be given to the subject of the "work in Italy" and to the comparison with services, policies and incentives for employment of other European countries. At the end of the course, the student will have the basic tools of analytical, theoretical and methodological knowledge to understand the society around him (late modern and western). During the lessons, the professor will give constant attention to the connection between sociology, history, economy and politics, in order to reinforce a holistic reading of the phenomena in its various cognitive and experiential dimensions. Discussions will be constantly stimulated, making part of the lesson interactive in order to enhance the critical ability to read the phenomena beyond a purely descriptive analysis.