Theory and Technique of Legal Interpretation
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to make students:
-know the most widespread techniques of legal interpretation and the basics of evidential reasoning;
-know and be able to handle the problems connected to legal argumentation;
-know how to use a language proper to the discussion of the problems connected to legal interpretation and argumentation.
-know the most widespread techniques of legal interpretation and the basics of evidential reasoning;
-know and be able to handle the problems connected to legal argumentation;
-know how to use a language proper to the discussion of the problems connected to legal interpretation and argumentation.
Expected learning outcomes
-knowledge and use of techniques of interpretation;
-knowledge and analysis of evidential reasonings;
-capacity to identify and examine techniques and reasonings contained in judicial provisions.
-knowledge and analysis of evidential reasonings;
-capacity to identify and examine techniques and reasonings contained in judicial provisions.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course will focus on legal reasoning, with specific regard to the techniques of legal interpretation. It will consider both the legal techniques employed in our legal system and those employed in other legal systems (both of civil and common law).
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of private and constitutional law.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods: a) lecturer's lessons; b) in-depth analysis and classroom discussion of the reading materials, including legal doctrine and case law.
Teaching Resources
Per gli studenti non frequentanti, entrambi i seguenti testi.
-D. CANALE, G. TUZET, La giustificazione della decisione giudiziale, seconda edizione, Torino, Giappichelli, 2020, per intero.
-V. VELLUZZI, Le Preleggi e l'interpretazione. Un'introduzione critica, Pisa, Ets, 2013, limitatamente alle pp. da 13 a 30 e da 57 a 110.
Per gli studenti frequentanti.
- D. CANALE, G. TUZET, La giustificazione della decisione giudiziale, seconda edizione, Torino, Giappichelli, 2020, per intero.
-Materiale indicato dal docente a lezione.
-D. CANALE, G. TUZET, La giustificazione della decisione giudiziale, seconda edizione, Torino, Giappichelli, 2020, per intero.
-V. VELLUZZI, Le Preleggi e l'interpretazione. Un'introduzione critica, Pisa, Ets, 2013, limitatamente alle pp. da 13 a 30 e da 57 a 110.
Per gli studenti frequentanti.
- D. CANALE, G. TUZET, La giustificazione della decisione giudiziale, seconda edizione, Torino, Giappichelli, 2020, per intero.
-Materiale indicato dal docente a lezione.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam will be oral. Grades are expressed on a 18-30 cum laude scale. There is no ongoing verification.
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every day subject to previous appointment by email required
Department / OnLine Teams or by other Platform up to Students' request