Class Psychological Dynamics of Political Actors

The curricular unit assumes a psychological and developmental perspective based on classical theories of cognitive, sociocultural and sociomoral development (Piaget, Flavell, Kohlberg, Vygotski). Understand some psychological components that can drive the motivation, thinking and behavior of political actors and understand these components also from a developmental point of view and in light of global trends in this domain. Foster a space for debate and reflection on the psychological components of political actors.

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Psychological approach, why does it keep making sense? Modern societies, agents of socialization and methodologies for the promotion and evaluation of political thought and action. Cognitive, sociocognitive and moral components and development of political actors: Piaget and cognitive construction; Flavell and sociocognitive decentration; Vygotski and sociocultural emergence of thought-consciousness; Kholberg, Rest, and other scholars of moral thought and action; implications for the elaboration, social, educational, personal, and moral of political thought and action.

Lecture and debate with students of theoretical and theoretical-practical subjects. Presentation, analysis and discussion of texts and/or topics suggested by the students. Assessment criteria: - Assiduity in teaching sessions; - Participation in teaching sessions - analysis and debate of proposed topics; - Individual assessment of knowledge: each student must present a written exposition on a topic and/or issue dealt with in the curricular unit. Free choice of topic and/or question. Logically articulated presentation: placement of the theme and/or issue; arguments for and against; Conceptual and practical findings. Carefully written. Length of text: maximum 2 pages.

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