The objective is to acquire fundamental knowledge of the Italian constitutional system, including constitutional principles, the system of sources, constitutional organization, and subjective legal positions in public law. Specifically, students are expected to acquire the ability to understand the scope of principles and institutions, the functioning of the bodies, and potential issues of interpretation and application.
Course Prerequisites
Recommended entry knowledge
Teaching Methods
Lectures, supplemented by seminars and laboratory experiences.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam
Texts
R. Bin, G. Pitruzzella, Constitutional Law, Turin, Giappichelli, 2025. 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
Contents
The program includes the following topics: I. Sources of law; II. Constitutional organization, with particular reference to the roles of the Government, Parliament, the President of the Republic, and the Constitutional Court; III. Judicial guarantees, with particular attention to the role of the ordinary judiciary; IV. Rights and freedoms. Duties.
Course Language
Italian
More information
To promote the inclusion of students who are particularly vulnerable, the following measures are envisaged: online reception by appointment; individual and small group tutoring; and provision of the most suitable teaching materials.
