Comparative Public Law

A.Y. 2021/2022
6
Max ECTS
42
Overall hours
SSD
IUS/21
Language
Italian
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.
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
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. L. Violini (a cura di), Temi e Problemi di Diritto Pubblico Comparato, Maggioli editore, 2014.
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).
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: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor: Vanoni Luca Pietro

Surname M-Z

Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The syllabus is shared with the following courses:
- [A21-320](https://www.unimi.it/en/ugov/of/af2022000a21-320)
IUS/21 - COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 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.
Reception:
Tuesday, 15,45 - Please confirm the meeting with a mail