Globalization, Normative Pluralism and Social Deviance
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with a general understanding of the concepts of legal globalization and normative pluralism. Furthermore, within this theoretical framework, the course aims to delve into the relationship between law, rights, and cultural diversity, a macro-area that is particularly influenced by the dynamics of globalization and pluralism in contemporary societies.
Expected learning outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of legal globalization and normative pluralism;
- Ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the analysis of the legal regulation of contemporary societies;
- Ability to analyze critically and autonomously the impact of the dynamics of globalization of law and normative pluralism on fundamental rights;
- Ability to express the acquired knowledge with argumentative coherence and accurate terminology;
- Ability to undertake in-depth studies on the relationship between globalization, pluralism, and law, through a method that combines theoretical analysis and critical observation.
- Ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the analysis of the legal regulation of contemporary societies;
- Ability to analyze critically and autonomously the impact of the dynamics of globalization of law and normative pluralism on fundamental rights;
- Ability to express the acquired knowledge with argumentative coherence and accurate terminology;
- Ability to undertake in-depth studies on the relationship between globalization, pluralism, and law, through a method that combines theoretical analysis and critical observation.
Lesson period: Third trimester
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
Third trimester
Course syllabus
Students taking the exam in English as non-attending students will be required to read philosophical texts on the following topics:
- The concept and functions of law
- Legal pluralism and globalisation
- Fundamental and human rights
- Social deviance and social control
- The concept and functions of law
- Legal pluralism and globalisation
- Fundamental and human rights
- Social deviance and social control
Prerequisites for admission
Lectures will be given in Italian and attending students will be required to read texts and participate in class discussions in that language.
Students who don't have the necessary knowledge of Italian to participate in these activities can take the exam in English as non-attending students. A bibliography in English will be provided on request.
No other prior knowledge is required.
Students who don't have the necessary knowledge of Italian to participate in these activities can take the exam in English as non-attending students. A bibliography in English will be provided on request.
No other prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
The teaching activities will include lectures and class discussions. The standard language for both activities will be Italian. Students who don't have the necessary knowledge of Italian to participate effectively in the course can take the exam in English as non-attending students.
For the final exam, non-attending students should prepare the texts listed in a bibliography that will be provided on request.
For the final exam, non-attending students should prepare the texts listed in a bibliography that will be provided on request.
Teaching Resources
Students who don't have the necessary knowledge of Italian to participate effectively in the course, but who are interested in the topics of the course, can take the exam in English as non-attending students.
A bibliography in English is available on request. To receive it, please contact the teacher by e-mail.
A bibliography in English is available on request. To receive it, please contact the teacher by e-mail.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students who don't have the necessary knowledge of Italian to participate effectively in the course can take the exam in English as non-attending students.
The final exam for non-attending students consists of a written and an oral test, both of which are compulsory. For further information on the assessment methods and criteria, please consult the document uploaded on the Ariel course website.
As Italian is the standard language of the course, students who wish to take the exam in English should inform the teacher by e-mail at least one week before the exam date.
The final exam for non-attending students consists of a written and an oral test, both of which are compulsory. For further information on the assessment methods and criteria, please consult the document uploaded on the Ariel course website.
As Italian is the standard language of the course, students who wish to take the exam in English should inform the teacher by e-mail at least one week before the exam date.
SPS/12 - SOCIOLOGY OF LAW, DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CHANGE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Miccoli Francesca, Riva Nicola
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Professor(s)
Reception:
The professor meets with students weekly, on campus or online. To make an appointment, please contact the professor by email.
On-campus meetings will be held in the professor's office on the second floor of the building overlooking via Passione (room 206). Online meetings will be held through Microsoft Teams.