Environmental Law
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims at introducing students to the main international instruments regulating States' environmental policies. Case studies, international conventions and declarations will provide a deep overview of States' practices and will offer the necessary tools for a proper knowledge and understanding of the leading literature by international scholars.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the main international instruments regulating States' policies concerning key environmental issues.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
At first, the course will set up the conceptual framework to deal with environmental law issues. The main characteristics of environmental problems and the protection models of the environment will be discussed.
The juridical qualification of the environment will be then assessed and the main sources and principles of environmental law will be examined in reference to concrete examples.
Lastly, specific environmental issues and administrative procedures will be examined, by analyzing examples of concrete solution of environmental problems.
The juridical qualification of the environment will be then assessed and the main sources and principles of environmental law will be examined in reference to concrete examples.
Lastly, specific environmental issues and administrative procedures will be examined, by analyzing examples of concrete solution of environmental problems.
Prerequisites for admission
No preliminary competences are required to attend this course
Teaching methods
Regular attendance is highly recommended. Concrete cases and relevant materials will be discussed and commented in class
Teaching Resources
F. Fracchia, Environmental law. Principles, Definitions and Protection models, Editoriale Scientifica, 2018, available for purchase at https://www.editorialescientifica.com/shop/e-book/environmental-law-2-detail.html
Additional teaching materials will be uploaded on Ariel
Additional teaching materials will be uploaded on Ariel
Assessment methods and Criteria
Assessment: oral exam
Evaluation criteria: capacity to deliver an organized speech on specific issues of the course; capacity to use the knowledge acquired in class in a specific ambit; quality of the exposition; preciseness of the technical language; consistency.
Type of evaluation: scale of 30.
Attendees will have the possibility to take a mid-term written test.
Evaluation criteria: capacity to deliver an organized speech on specific issues of the course; capacity to use the knowledge acquired in class in a specific ambit; quality of the exposition; preciseness of the technical language; consistency.
Type of evaluation: scale of 30.
Attendees will have the possibility to take a mid-term written test.
IUS/10 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Marroni Andrea, Parisi Eduardo
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