This class provides an introduction to Roman legal history (knowledge). It helps students become familiar with the Roman forms of legal reasoning (skills). The course aspires to deliver the following learning outcomes in terms of skills and competences (Dublin descriptors): Knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical basis of Roman legal science; capability to elaborate and/or apply the gradually acquired knowledge to new content and original text structures. Applying knowledge and understanding Application of knowledge acquired during the course, through exercises of ancient and modern text analysis. Development of the ability to understand the relationship between the ancient society and Roman legal system. Making judgements Ability to combine knowledge and deal with complexity, and to make judgements on the basis of limited or incomplete information, including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities associated with the application of their knowledge and judgements. Communication skills Ability to communicate clearly and unambiguously, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, their own ideas and considerations, as well as the theoretical basis of reasoning. Learning skills Development of learning ability. Aptitude for practising text analysis in a self-directed or autonomous manner.
Course Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Lectures (DE) and classroom practice (DI), delivered remotely
Assessment Methods
Final oral examination (interview), to check the preparation on the topics covered in class and to test the skills acquired. The oral exam is an interview on the topics (a) discussed in class and (b) those indicated in the recommended study materials. The examination is aimed at testing the ability to understand and explain in a clear and personal manner the fundamental topics and issues of the discipline. The assessment criteria for the skills indicated are based on knowledge and understanding of the fundamental content of the discipline and the ability to apply the knowledge acquired.
Texts
Mario Talamanca, Elementi di diritto privato romano, Milano, Giuffrè, 2013. Complementary teaching materials (e.g. slides, texts) are provided to support understanding of the textbook.
Contents
Basics of Roman constitutional history; introduction to Roman law-making process; main features of Roman private law.
