Comparative Public Law
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
Aim of the course is to develop the knowledge of comparative constitutional law in theory and practice. In the first part, the course will offer theoretical overview of the methodology of comparative law and an historical development of the form of state and form of government. In the second part, the course will study some of constitutional systems aiming to investigate fundamental principles of constitutional law in comparative perspective. In the last part, the class will investigate relevant case law in comparative perspective. Class could be teach by some foreign Professors; knowledge of English is required.
At the end of the course the student will have an in-depth knowledge of the course topics. The student will also acquire a reasoning method suitable for dealing with more specific and complex legal issues.
At the end of the course the student will have an in-depth knowledge of the course topics. The student will also acquire a reasoning method suitable for dealing with more specific and complex legal issues.
Expected learning outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding: students shall know the fundamental aspects comparative law methodology and historical development of comparative constitutional law
- Applying knowledge and understanding: students shall be able to understand the notions acquired during the course and to apply them to the current issues and ongoing case law in a comparative law perspective.
- Making judgements: students shall be able to make accurate judgments on the main comparative constitutional law issues. Students shall be able to assess the importance, but also the critical points, of the comparative methodology;
- Communication: students shall be able to express notions and opinions correctly, using the appropriate terminology;
- Lifelong learning skills: students shall acquire good individual study skills
- Applying knowledge and understanding: students shall be able to understand the notions acquired during the course and to apply them to the current issues and ongoing case law in a comparative law perspective.
- Making judgements: students shall be able to make accurate judgments on the main comparative constitutional law issues. Students shall be able to assess the importance, but also the critical points, of the comparative methodology;
- Communication: students shall be able to express notions and opinions correctly, using the appropriate terminology;
- Lifelong learning skills: students shall acquire good individual study skills
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Surname A-L
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
More specific informations on the delivery modes of training activities for a.a. 2021/2022 will be provided over the coming months based on the evolution of the public health situation
Course syllabus
The teaching program includes the following topics: History of comparative law; comparative methodology; rule of law and forms governments; vertical and horizontal separation of powers; comparative legal systems (particularly us constitutional law); comparative cases law.
Prerequisites for admission
To have pass Constitutional Law and Private Law exam is required
Teaching methods
Professors will use: a) lectures; b) thematic insights proposed to students (with particular regard to the analysis of comparative constitutional case-law)
Teaching Resources
1. One books between: F. Furlan, S. Gianello, M. Iacometti, C. Martinelli, G. Vigevani, M. P. Viviani Scheiln, Costituzioni comparate, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017; e T.E. Frosini, Diritto Pubblico Comparato. Le democrazie stabilizzate, Il Mulino, 2019
2. G. Bognetti, La divisione dei poteri, Milano, Giuffrè 2001 (available also in english: L.P. Vanoni e A. Baraggia con il titolo G. Bognetti, Dividing Powers. A theory of separation of powers, Milano, Wolters Kluver Cedam, 2017).
3. One Books Between: L.P. Vanoni, Pluralismo religioso e Stato (post) secolare. Una sfida per la modernità, Torino, Giappichelli, 2016; e A. Baraggia, Ordinamenti giuridici a confronto nell'era della crisi: la condizionalità economica in Europa e negli Stati nazionali, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017.
2. G. Bognetti, La divisione dei poteri, Milano, Giuffrè 2001 (available also in english: L.P. Vanoni e A. Baraggia con il titolo G. Bognetti, Dividing Powers. A theory of separation of powers, Milano, Wolters Kluver Cedam, 2017).
3. One Books Between: L.P. Vanoni, Pluralismo religioso e Stato (post) secolare. Una sfida per la modernità, Torino, Giappichelli, 2016; e A. Baraggia, Ordinamenti giuridici a confronto nell'era della crisi: la condizionalità economica in Europa e negli Stati nazionali, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam will be oral. The evaluation of the question will take into account, in addition to the acquisition of the contents of the teaching, the ability to organize the knowledge discursively, the capacity for critical reasoning, the quality of the exposure, the competence in the use of the proper lexicon.
IUS/21 - COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW - University credits: 9
Lessons: 63 hours
Professor:
Vanoni Luca Pietro
Surname M-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Please, look at the Moodle webpage to get information about classes and exams. No variations in Course syllabus and bibliography.
More specific information will be provided over the upcoming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
More specific information will be provided over the upcoming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
Methodologies of comparison; separation of powers; forms of State and systems of government; constitutional systems compared (US, Germany, France); current challenges to comparative law: rule of law crisis in Europe; abusive constitutionalism in Latin America; Illiberal democracies; constitutional systems of the "Global South"; protection of fundamental right in comparative perspective.
Prerequisites for admission
Constitutional Law
Teaching methods
The course will be developed through theoretical lessons, case law discussion and guests seminars. Active participation in class is particularly welcome.
Teaching Resources
One books between:
F. Furlan, S. Gianello, M. Iacometti, C. Martinelli, G. Vigevani, M. P. Viviani Scheiln, Costituzioni comparate, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017;
T.E. Frosini, Diritto Pubblico Comparato. Le democrazie stabilizzate, Il Mulino, 2019
2. G. Bognetti, La divisione dei poteri, Milano, Giuffrè 2001 (disponibile anche in inglese nella edizione curata da L.P. Vanoni e A. Baraggia con il titolo G. Bognetti, Dividing Powers. A theory of separation of powers, Milano, Wolters Kluver Cedam, 2017).
3. One Books Between:
L.P. Vanoni, Pluralismo religioso e Stato (post) secolare. Una sfida per la modernità, Torino, Giappichelli, 2016;
A. Baraggia, Ordinamenti giuridici a confronto nell'era della crisi: la condizionalità economica in Europa e negli Stati nazionali, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017.
F. Furlan, S. Gianello, M. Iacometti, C. Martinelli, G. Vigevani, M. P. Viviani Scheiln, Costituzioni comparate, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017;
T.E. Frosini, Diritto Pubblico Comparato. Le democrazie stabilizzate, Il Mulino, 2019
2. G. Bognetti, La divisione dei poteri, Milano, Giuffrè 2001 (disponibile anche in inglese nella edizione curata da L.P. Vanoni e A. Baraggia con il titolo G. Bognetti, Dividing Powers. A theory of separation of powers, Milano, Wolters Kluver Cedam, 2017).
3. One Books Between:
L.P. Vanoni, Pluralismo religioso e Stato (post) secolare. Una sfida per la modernità, Torino, Giappichelli, 2016;
A. Baraggia, Ordinamenti giuridici a confronto nell'era della crisi: la condizionalità economica in Europa e negli Stati nazionali, Torino, Giappichelli, 2017.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be oral and it will assess the students' acquired skills. For the students who will attend lessons it will be possible a different type of exam that will be made known during the course.
IUS/21 - COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW - University credits: 9
Lessons: 63 hours
Professor:
Baraggia Antonia
Professor(s)
Reception:
Mondays 12:15-13:30, please book on https://calendly.com/antonia-baraggia/15min
On-line on Teams or in presence, please specify it when booking the meeting.