Regional Law
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims at developing the knowledge of the constitutional dimension, organization and functions of the Italian Regions. In order to outline the features of the current structure of the Italian regional state, the course will offer an historical overview and will deepen the regional government, the administrative and financial autonomy of the Regions, especially in the light of the Constitutional Court case law concerning the State/Regions disputes.
At the end of the course the students will have an in-depth knowledge of the course topics. The students will also acquire a reasoning method suitable for dealing with more specific and complex legal issues.
At the end of the course the students will have an in-depth knowledge of the course topics. The students 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 of the Italian regional system and the features of its institutional structure;
· Applying knowledge and understanding: students shall be able to read current events related to the Italian regional system, ongoing case law and pending constitutional reforms;
· Making judgements: students shall acquire a critical approach on regional law issues that will allow students to assess the importance, but also the critical points, of the Italian regional decentralization;
· 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 read current events related to the Italian regional system, ongoing case law and pending constitutional reforms;
· Making judgements: students shall acquire a critical approach on regional law issues that will allow students to assess the importance, but also the critical points, of the Italian regional decentralization;
· 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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course aims at developing the knowledge of the constitutional dimension, organization and functions of the Italian Regions. In order to outline the features of the current structure of the Italian regional state, the course will offer an historical overview and will deepen the regional government, the administrative and financial autonomy of the Regions, especially in the light of the Constitutional Court case law concerning the State/Regions disputes.
Some topics - e. g. differentiated autonomy - can be explored in greater depth in view of the most topical issues.
Some topics - e. g. differentiated autonomy - can be explored in greater depth in view of the most topical issues.
Prerequisites for admission
To have passed the Constitutional law and Private Law institutions examinations is required.
Teaching methods
In addition to lectures on the topics of the syllabus, the lecturer will propose to the students to carry out in-depth thematic studies on their own, which will then be illustrated and discussed in the classroom.
Teaching Resources
Among these suggested books, one of your choosing:
A. D'Atena, Diritto regionale, Torino, Giappichelli, the latest edition
R. Bin, G. Falcon, Diritto regionale, Bologna, Il Mulino, the latest edition
A. D'Atena, Diritto regionale, Torino, Giappichelli, the latest edition
R. Bin, G. Falcon, Diritto regionale, Bologna, Il Mulino, the latest edition
Assessment methods and Criteria
Examination method: oral exam
Evaluation criteria: students shall be able to express notions correctly, to use appropriate terminology and prove reasoning skills. Any work done by students during the course will also contribute to the assessment.
Evaluation criteria: students shall be able to express notions correctly, to use appropriate terminology and prove reasoning skills. Any work done by students during the course will also contribute to the assessment.
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