This course looks at how sex and gender link to politics, media coverage, political power, and institutions in a comparative perspective.  Issues of global importance will be discussed such as social movements, representation, elections, political parties, public policies, body politics, and LGBTQi+ As an introduction to the broad topic of gender and its main implications on politics, the course is divided into four parts: Introductory concepts and theories. Media and Gender representation The role of EU and international institutions in framing Gender Equality Indicators and research on gender to analyse public policies on gender Across these topics, we will draw on scholarly research, selected films, news articles, and case studies to gain deeper insights and inform classroom discussions. Wherever possible, we will be attentive to the ways in which gender intersects with other social identities, such as nation, race/ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation. In particular, the course will seek to achieve the following goals: a) to provide a basic understanding of schools and approaches to gender studies; b )to give a critical knowledge about the studies and research on gender politics; c ) to provide an analytical knowledge of the relationship between gender , politics and media (access, languages ​​, topics , opportunities , etc.) in a European perspective. Considering the seminar nature of the course the class attendance is recommended.

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to: knowledge and understanding: understanding gender equality main issues as policies, actors, strategies Students achieve this basic knowledge through the class attendance and the study of the texts discussed in the classroom Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: learning how to apply a gender perspective to the analysis of politics; to be able to apply different theoretical frameworks and analytical toolkits using case studies and focused comparisons, compare and contrast gender issues, and reflect critically on the strengths and weaknesses of comparative analysis. Skills acquired through workshops in the classroom Judgement skills: to be able to critically assess the arguments for and against greater gender equality across various institutions, and the mechanisms for achieving this; critically evaluate the impact of gender on politics This ability must be applied in the classroom discussion with the teacher and colleagues, during the exercises and in the preparation of the final exam Communication skills: students are called to interact in the classroom through questions, exchanges with classmates, drafting short presentations during the exercise. Skills that are practiced in the classroom with the organization of moments of discussion and exercise Learning skills: students are asked to adopt a critical learning method capable of connecting theoretical skills and empirical analysis, orienting themselves to the specification of an autonomous thought. Skills to be strengthened thanks to the argumentation with the teacher and with the classmates.

Introduction to main concepts of Gender Politics: Gender and Power Media and Gender Gender leadership Gender and Political Communication The long road to the rights Gender Representation The translations of rights into policies Gender quotas in different electoral systems Citizenship, Gender and European institutions International Indexes for data-driven policies

- Articles and didactical materials provided by the teacher

Lecturing Case study Interactive lecturing Working in group Inquiry-based method

The assessment will take into account students’ work within and outside the class. This includes critical reports on the readings, oral presentations, written essays In-class debate Self Assignment Leading Lesson in class (mandatory – 40%). This assignment ask students to give an oral presentation in group, using ppt or similar, lasting about 15 minutes in which students report topic they co-decided in the first two weeks of the course. The presentation will assessed in terms of (a) content, (b) organization, (c) supporting materials, and (d) delivery Final Assessment Essay of minum 2500 words and maximum 3500 words as a final work (60%) It must composed in word format (.doc, .docx) and uploaded in the virtual repository

The topics are proposed to and discussed with the teacher. The thesis work will be supervised by the teacher. The main ( but not exclusive ) macro fields will be communicated through the course's website. Requirements: - Interest in the course's topics. - Capacity to read books and essays in English. It is required to submit a written research design, including methodology, draft table of contents and basic reference The citation system to use is the HARVARD SYSTEM: a concise guide to this system is available in the teacher's official website.