02935 - Laboratory (Lab23)

Learning outcomes

The student, through ''laboratory activity”, develops transversal skills in the practical processing of knowledge. He/she knows how to collect, organize and analyze complex information and present the results of analysis in written and oral form.

Course contents

The workshop aims to develop cross-disciplinary skills of a social, civic, and political nature, focusing on themes such as the "city," its "governance," and "active citizenship" at the metropolitan scale. Specifically, the analysis will cover "Metropolitan Cities" in Italy in their most significant aspects: the institutional, political, participative dimensions, and smart city development.

The main questions guiding the workshop activities will be as follows: What are Metropolitan Cities in Italy, how do they operate, and what development prospects do they have? What are the main public policies they implement in urban areas? How do citizens actively participate in metropolitan policies?

The study of empirical cases and interactive teaching methods will allow students to gain experiential learning and develop practical knowledge.

Readings/Bibliography

1. Brunetta Baldi, Giulio Citroni and Martino Mazzoleni (2023), PNRR e Città Metropolitane. La sfida dei Piani Urbani Integrati, Milano, EDUCatt; pp. 21-40.
2. Giuliano Dall’O’ (2014), Smart City, Bologna, Il Mulino (chapter 2, pp. 30-65)
3. Giorgia Pavani, Stefania Profeti and Claudia Tubertini (2023), Le città collaborative ed eco-sostenibili. Strumenti per un percorso multidisciplinare, Bologna, Il Mulino (chapter 3, pp. 113-150).
4. Other reading materials (articles, reports, case studies) will be made available on the Virtual platform.

Teaching methods

The teaching method focuses on active student participation through the presentation and discussion of group work (readings and case studies). Some teaching spaces are provided to introduce and explore the topics covered in the workshop. The workshop requires compulsory attendance, and a maximum number of 24 students. Participation of non-attending students is not allowed.

Assessment methods

Each student will be required to actively participate in two group works that will concern: 1) presentation of scientific articles and reports; 2) discussion of empirical cases. Group work involves activities to be carried out at home (study of texts, analysis of data, preparation of PowerPoint slides), which will be followed by a presentation and discussion in class following the lecturer's guidelines.

Teaching tools

Multi-media materials. Reports with data. Case studies. Power point slides.

Office hours

See the website of Brunetta Baldi