Ocean Governance

General characterization

Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

Student assessment will be continuous with class participation and preparation of written assignments, their oral presentation in class and discussion among classmates under the guidance of the teacher. Students will be expected to attend class and actively participate in group discussions of various classmates' papers on topics chosen and distributed individually to students in the first few classes. In addition, students will also always have the possibility to be assessed by a final written exam.

Class discussion of program topics: 20%.

Individual report and presentation in class: 40%

Individual written work: 40%

Final Evaluation

Examination of 1st and 2nd season (100%)

Evaluation method

Classes will always be taught in an interactive way, where students will be invited to actively participate in the discussion of the various issues related to ocean governance. The teaching method includes Seminar and Tutorial guidance. The oral presentation will be accompanied by the provision of various materials on the virtual teaching platform and with distance monitoring of student progress in the assimilation of the various subjects. Exercises and practical work, student presentations and class discussion of the various topics will help to establish links between theoretical and practical aspects of the subjects. 

Subject matter

The program of the course unit considers four main contents: 

CP1- Introduction to the concepts and framework in the evolution of ocean governance 

CP2- Regulatory framework and effects of globalization on the new governance challenges

CP3- Technological evolution regarding maritime issues and permanent communication and the dynamics of participatory governance in ocean management and its global, national, regional and local levels of implementation in ocean policies

CP4- Globalization, blue economy and governance from a regional perspective, examples of integrated management of common maritime resources and future trends in the evolution of ocean governance

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: