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This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale degree program and is intended for advanced level students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor. The course focuses on the following themes: 

• International contest, international organization (historical view, present rules)
• European contest, single market (from 1951 to the present), Law and legal systems
• Regulatory framework of specific sectors: organization, European agencies, rules, assessment of market structures and European regulation

At the end of the module, students: are familiar with the forms and legal disciplines applicable to public intervention in the economy, with regard to relations between State and market, in the European legal order; know how to apply the relevant legal rules in simple factual situations and how to identify the interaction between various sources of European law, in particular Treaty and directives.

This course covers the practice of medical nutrition therapy for various disease states, including gastrointestinal tract disorders, hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, pulmonary disease, anemia, and genetic metabolic disorders. Upon completion of this course, students are able to 1. Understand the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various diseases, 2. Identify the role of medical nutrition therapy in the prevention or treatment of selected diseases, and 3. Apply principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of patients with selected diseases. 

This course offers a study the literature of the United States to 1850, taking into consideration the history of the country and the evolution of literary forms, notably prose and poetry. It examines the context of socio-political and cultural relations that have shaped the literary history and traditions of the US. This course discusses literary works from the following historical periods: Pre-colonial and Puritan traditions (1492-1776), literature of the New Republic (1776-1836), and Romanticism and the so-called American Renaissance (1836-1850). 

This course introduces students to the socio-cultural contexts, functions, philosophies, techniques, and organizing principles of a variety of musics of the world; musics from at least three continents are studied. These musical traditions are approached from both theoretical and practical perspectives, also giving a variety of opportunities for hands-on experience. Course content varies from year to year according to staff interests, availability of musicians to provide workshops, and to ensure freshness of approach. A typical curriculum might cover the following regions and theoretical themes: World Music - Introduction (culture, contact & concepts) South America: Andes to Amazon (exchange) Africa: Jaliya and Mbira (the musician) Indonesia: Sundanese Gamelan (temporal organization) North India: The Classical Tradition (improvisation) Papua New Guinea: The Kaluli (music and ecology) Iran: The Persian Classical Tradition (music & religion).

This course provides an overview of the major human rights treaties, customary norms, international institutions, and mechanisms of enforcement, while at the same time encouraging a critical stance, which questions the role and effect of human rights in a world of distress and inequality.

This course examines the deep connection between film and architecture. Both are art forms that shape and articulate our experience of space and place, influencing how we perceive and interact with the built environment. Through themes of space, place, and time, students will explore cinematic perspectives and methodologies for spatial analysis and design. By analyzing and making short films, students will also explore opportunities and strategies for storytelling, documentation, research and critique of the built environment. 

This course focuses on commercial films while also considering television dramas, web dramas, and short videos as narrative art forms. It offers both theoretical and practical teaching on the work of directors in narrative audiovisual arts. The course integrates teaching philosophies and approaches from world-renowned film schools, combined with Peking University's strong humanistic foundation and comprehensive academic strengths, forming a teaching mechanism that emphasizes both theory and practice. The course primarily consists of classroom lectures and practical guidance. Under the guidance of professional instructors, students will quickly grasp director theory and techniques. Industry elites are incorporated into the curriculum, with many top domestic and international screenwriters invited to teach. Following the teaching approach of "foundation" + "practice" + "innovation," students will acquire basic knowledge, be able to apply these skills to create and direct film segments, and be encouraged to think independently, learning to use audiovisuals to tell stories, express emotions, and convey ideas.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of theatre and performance making as well as performance analysis. It examines how theatre is developed from a range of sources, and explores ways in which scripted text is transformed, interpreted and manipulated. Working with the body, voice and performance space as critical performance elements, a number of 20th century theatre-making methodologies will be explored and examined. These include the theories and practice of Konstantin Stanislavski and Bertolt Brecht. Where practice approaches are concerned, there will be a particular focus on Realist (Stanislavsky) and Epic (Brecht) dramaturgical and performance strategies. In addition, the course introduces two modes of performance analysis, semiotics and phenomenology, and other ways to 'de-code' performances.