International Investment Law and Sustainable Development
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
- understand the general framework regulating international investment;
- develop a conceptual framework of sustainability;
- evaluate critically the strength and the weakness of current case law on the protection of investments;
- improve oral and written skills, including arguing convincingly with the professor and with classmates, with logical and legal thoroughness and propriety of language.
- develop a conceptual framework of sustainability;
- evaluate critically the strength and the weakness of current case law on the protection of investments;
- improve oral and written skills, including arguing convincingly with the professor and with classmates, with logical and legal thoroughness and propriety of language.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of this Course students will have a deep knowledge of the substantive rules regulating the protection of international investments, and will have the critical ability to operate an integration of these rules with other, competing interests of the international community, such as those relating the protection of the environment and of the most fundamental human rights.
Lesson period: Second 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
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course aims at addressing 2 main areas: the first one focuses on the principles and rules which govern FDI (standards of treatment established by treaties, customary international law, domestic law and international contracts).
The second will be dedicated to the relationship and tensions between the regulation of FDI and the legal framework on sustainable development and the protection of common concerns (human rights, environmental protection, labour rights, artistic, cultural, and historic heritage, etc..); as well as issues regarding the regulation of investment law in the European Union.
The detailed course program is available on ARIEL.
The second will be dedicated to the relationship and tensions between the regulation of FDI and the legal framework on sustainable development and the protection of common concerns (human rights, environmental protection, labour rights, artistic, cultural, and historic heritage, etc..); as well as issues regarding the regulation of investment law in the European Union.
The detailed course program is available on ARIEL.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisite is needed. However, a basic knowledge in
International and/or European Law is highly recommended.
Students must have an excellent knowledge of the written and spoken English language
International and/or European Law is highly recommended.
Students must have an excellent knowledge of the written and spoken English language
Teaching methods
The didactic method combines traditional approach (lecturing by the Professor) with interactive activities among participants (case-studies, case-law, group works and presentations).
Language of teaching for this course is English. This means that all communication during lectures will be in English, and all literature and auxiliary materials are in English.
The detailed course programme and the didactic material is available on ARIEL.
Language of teaching for this course is English. This means that all communication during lectures will be in English, and all literature and auxiliary materials are in English.
The detailed course programme and the didactic material is available on ARIEL.
Teaching Resources
The detailed bibliography is available on ARIEL. Core and additional bibliography will be suggested during the classes and by the professor throughout the semester
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam is oral. A written mid-term examination will also take place.
The purpose is to appraise students' capacity to investigate economic issues from a legal perspective, in particular their ability in analysing investment issues, according to international and EU law. Particular attention is given to the proper use of legal lexicon.
The active participation of attending students in interactive learning activities will be taken into account.
The purpose is to appraise students' capacity to investigate economic issues from a legal perspective, in particular their ability in analysing investment issues, according to international and EU law. Particular attention is given to the proper use of legal lexicon.
The active participation of attending students in interactive learning activities will be taken into account.
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday: 10.30-12.30 by appointment to be arranged via email
Department of Italian and Supranational Public Law - Basement level, corner room.