European Union law
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A proper knowledge of Public Law Institution is appropriate, as it assures the necessary skills of: - a correct technical language; - the institutional approach; - for the comprehension of the complexities of a jurisdiction; -the knowledge of fundamental institutional notions.
Final exam is an oral discussion with final mark expressed in thirtieth. The interview relates to the whole program, starting from a general question, which is aimed at stating the general level of the student's skills. It is up to the candidate to show deep knowledge of the general topic. Further questions may be then introduced, which could be once more general, or more specific in order to deeply discuss the subjects.
Will be evaluated: a) exposition; b) use of correct technical language; c) (deep) knowledge of the program; d) masterhood of CJEU’s and Italian Constitutional Courts case law; e) critical approach and analysis; f) capacity of connecting different subject and institutions.
The course aims to give an appropriate knowledge of the legal framework and the functioning of European Union. Attention will be given to the current structure of EU Law, starting from an historical introduction, through the analysis of the institutions, the sources of the law, the fundamental principles, the cornerstones of the jurisdictional system.
The course wishes to promote a high consciousness of the EU role as an autonomous jurisdiction in the international community, and in the relationships with Member States and individuals. The final objective is to offer appropriate tools for a critical approach to the study of the functioning of the EU.
Students are requested to demonstrate knowledge and competence relating to: a) composition and functioning of EU institutions and fundamental bodies; b) sources of law, their main characteristics, their effects in national jurisdictions, their impact on the individuals; c) fundamental principles of EU law and their functions; d) methods of protection of individual rights and legitimate interests; (e) the main features of the jurisdictional system; (f) citizens' rights.
At the end of the course, students are meant to: a) understand the global functioning of the EU; b) solve some typical institutional problems; c) find the methods to solve more complicated problems.
1. Introduction: historical origins of EU;
2. EU as an autonomous jurisdiction;
3. Competences ;
4. Institutions ;
5. Sources of law;
6. Adaptation;
7. EU Citizenship;
8. The jurisdictional system.
The course consists in 35 hour lessons, with presentation of slides. During the lessons the discussion of the cases is strongly stimulated.
Joining E-learning platform is also strongly encouraged. Students can find the slides shown during the lessons and other important documents for the study, such as new acts and case-law. Moreover, all updates about the course are published there.
The necessary information regarding the organization of the course is contained in this paper and repeated in the e-learning platform.
Second semester