The course aims to equip the students with knowledge of the basic philosophical, political, legal and sociological theories on integration processes worldwide and on human rights doctrine. At the end of the course a student will know how to interpret and critically evaluate the socio-political and socio-juridical theories of globalization and human rights; they will be able to understand the phenomena of economic, legal, political and cultural integration. They will understand the relationship between economic, legal and political phenomena, explanatory theories and systems of thought. They will be able to prepare and discuss in class a critical report, in accordance with the specific techniques of research presentation.