50145 - ADVANCED CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - TRANSNATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES
CLMG - M - IM - MM - AFC - CLEFIN-FINANCE - CLELI - ACME - DES-ESS - EMIT - GIO
Department of Law
Course taught in English
Go to class group/s: 31
CLMG (8 credits - I sem. - OBS | IUS/08) - M (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - IM (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - MM (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - AFC (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - CLEFIN-FINANCE (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - CLELI (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - ACME (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - DES-ESS (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - EMIT (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08) - GIO (6 credits - I sem. - OP | IUS/08)
Course Director:
ORESTE POLLICINO
ORESTE POLLICINO
Course Objectives
The course aims at exploring the transformation of the classic features of constitutional law due to three concurring elements
The course brings to light, touching upon some fundamental legal categories, how the constitutionalism has changed as a consequence of the increasing relevance of transnational relationships, while regional and international institutions have progressively expanded their role.
- The increasing supranational integration.
- The changing role of international law and its penetration into domestic legal system.
- The impact of economic and judicial globalization on the domestic arena.
The course brings to light, touching upon some fundamental legal categories, how the constitutionalism has changed as a consequence of the increasing relevance of transnational relationships, while regional and international institutions have progressively expanded their role.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Course Content Summary
The following arguments are examined
- 20th century constitutionalism: values, principles, rights, sovereignty.
- Models of supranational (regional) integration (the EU, the ECHR system, supranational integration beyond Europe).
- Constitutional interpretation and transnational comparison.
- Judicial dialogue.
- Judicial cross fertilization.
- Transnational law in context (global agencies, internet law, antiterrorism law).
Teaching methods
Assessment methods
Detailed Description of Assessment Methods
Oral exam.
Attending students are invited to work in-group on specific issues addressing transnational constitutional law in context. The participation in class is part of the final assessment.
Attending students are invited to work in-group on specific issues addressing transnational constitutional law in context. The participation in class is part of the final assessment.
Textbooks
Textbooks, papers and other materials are provided at the beginning of the course on the e-learning area.
Last change 08/06/2017 12:41