Comparative Constitutional Law

The main objective of this course is to analyze, under a comparative point of view, the constitutional law of countries belonging to an area in the past submitted to the socialist rule (Central and Eastern Europe). This will underline similarities and differences with Western constitutional models. The countries concerned are almost all members of the European Union (including the Baltic States, formerly part of the Soviet Union). The constitutional system of Russia is instead quite different, because of its different historical and constitutional background, the knowledge of which is crucial for a better comprehension of political and constitutional system and for casting a foresight on the future development of the country. The teaching method will stimulate the students' making judgments and applying knowledge, in addition to the traditional understanding ability.

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