The course aims at the knowledge and comparation of the main aspects of the most important contemporary Constitutions with a aparticualr attention to English speaking countries.
Course Prerequisites
English language.
Teaching Methods
The first and the second part of the course consist of traditional lectures. In the third part the active participation of students will be required to present a short study.
Assessment Methods
Class presentations by students and oral examination.
Texts
The bibliography includes the materials presented during the lessons, available in the Kiro space on the University of Pavia website.
Contents
The first part of the course will focus on some of the main topics of comparative constitutional law: Constitutions, federalism, judicial review, human rights, electoral systems and forms of government. The second part will be about the United States and the United Kingdom Constitutions with a particular attention to their historical evolution.
Course Language
English
More information
The course is exclusively in English. Attendance is compulsory.
