The public information law course intends to reconstruct the physiognomy, guarantees and limits placed on freedom of expression in the internal and supranational system and investigate the rules governing the functioning of the mass media and relations between citizens and public administration. What is expected, in particular, is the acquisition of the ability to understand the extent of freedom of expression in all its manifestations and the related problems.
Course Prerequisites
Recommended entry knowledge
Teaching Methods
Lectures, supplemented by seminars and laboratory experiences.
Assessment Methods
Written exam (open-ended questions), possibly supplemented by an oral interview. The course program for non-attending students consists of the preparation of the topics contained in the textbook G. Avanzini, G. Matucci, L. Musselli (eds.), Information and media in the digital era, II ed., Milan 2023: https://shop.giuffre.it/024218210-formazione-e-media-nell-era-digitale These are the chapters to prepare: Part I: Chaps. 1-2-3-4-6-7-8; Part II: Chaps. 1-5-6; Part III: Chaps. 1-4-6.
Texts
G. AVANZINI, G. MATUCCI, L. MUSSELLI (a cura di), Informazione e media nell’era digitale, Milano, 2023. For further information on the section dedicated to fundamental principles, we recommend reading the volumes in the «Diritti e inclusione» Series, published by Carocci and available in open access on the website www.universaldesign4education.it. For attending students all information about the class content, examinations and materials will be possibly provided by the Professor during the lectures.
Contents
The course delves into, in particular, freedom of expression, its guarantees and the enforceable limits.
Course Language
Italian
More information
In order to encourage the inclusion of students who find themselves in particularly vulnerable situations, the following measures are envisaged: reception also online by appointment; provision of the most suitable teaching material.
