Module Details

Galante Garrone Chair

GS0941

Course
Galante Garrone Chair
Code
GS0941
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2022/2023
Degree Programme
LAW
Curriculum
A001 - GENERICO
Course coordinator
-
Lecturers
Credits
6
Lecture Hours
44
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
IUS/20 - Philosophy of Law
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OPZ - Opzionale
Year
3
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
ALESSANDRIA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
This year, the seminar features various content: a series of lectures on the history of administrative law and the principle of legality, book presentations, and an important research study on the young Italian judges. Additionally, there will be work on texts by Galante Garrone dedicated to the subjects of justice, the Italian Constitution, and foundamental rights.
Reference Texts
A. Galante Garrone, Per l'eguaglianza e la libertà, Einaudi, 2023. Additional short texts will be provided for the preparation of the different seminar activities.
Learning Outcomes
The seminar aims to provide a basic understanding of the history of administrative law and the principle of legality (its origins and transformations). Additionally, it seeks to promote knowledge of Galante Garrone's thought on humans rights, the Italian Constitution, and the administration of justice. Finally, it aims to strengthen the following skills: training students in text comprehension, scientific writing, argumentation, and the oral presentation of personal works.
Prerequisites
No
Teaching Methods
Lectures and socratic lessons, flipped classroom.
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
Oral examination and paper
Detailed Syllabus
The seminar will first offer a series of lectures (12 hours) on the history of administrative law and the principle of legality, delivered by Prof. Bernardo Sordi (from P. Grossi's school, University of Florence). Prof. Sordi will also present his book "Pubblico e privato. Una genealogia storica". Additionally, there will be other book presentations: "Il diritto mite" by G. Zagrebelsky, "Ogni cosa al suo posto" by M. Luciani (University of Rome La Sapienza), "La legge della fiducia" T. Greco (University of Pisa), and "I non rappresentati" by V. Pazè (Università di Torino). Furthermore, an important sociological research study on the young Italian judiciary will be presented. Finally, the seminar will include personal readings, writing exercises, and oral presentations of texts by A. Galante Garrone.
Expected Learning Outcomes
In addition to acquiring the knowledge conveyed by the various lectures, the seminar aims to train students in text comprehension, writing, oral presentation of texts, and well-reasoned discussion.
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