Course Topics
M1-The norms and legal subjects, the legal acts, the sources of law, the structure and the functioning of the State, the protection of fundamental rights (Bill of rights), and the Government of the Italian Regions. Federalism and government. Focus on fundamental rights and freedoms. M2- Historical context of European Integration, Institutions of the EU, EU legal acts and their characteristics, Legal aspects of the internal market, Current issues in EU Law

Propaedeutic courses
None

Teaching format
M1 Lectures M2 Lectures

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding (M1 +M2) At the end of the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge and understanding: 1. knowledge of the sources of law and their effectiveness in the domestic and European context; 2. the concept of the State and the horizontal and vertical distribution of power; 3. the relationship between the State and the individual and the channels of intervention for regulating the economic and social sphere; 4. knowledge of the sources of Community law and their effectiveness in the systems of states and other international organisations; 5. knowledge of the principles applied to the internal market (free movement and abolition of barriers); 6. knowledge of the role of the European Union at international level and its relationship with other international organisations 7. system of the sources governing Italian and European economic law; 8. interdisciplinary study (law and economics) of the theory of regulation; 9. analysis of the main sector regulations; 10. knowledge of the sources and discipline of Italian and European banking and finance law. Applying knowledge and understanding - understanding of the effectiveness of legal institutions and their effects (M1 +M2) - understanding of the organisational structure of public institutions and their legitimacy; (M1 +M2) understanding of the constitutional principles on which the Italian legal system is based and its evaluation in relation to other constitutional systems; (M1) - understanding of the effects and impact of European law on the decisions of individuals and businesses, including the effect of legal harmonisation in EU countries; (M2) - perception of the balance between economic and social rights within the Union and the relationship with states; (M2) - perception of the economic weight of the European Union in the world and its role in promoting democratic values and constitutional rights; (M2) - use of national and community sources. (M1 +M2) Autonomy of judgement (M1 +M2) Acquisition of the ability to judge and of the methodological tools useful for the critical analysis of data, sources, assumptions and implications of scientific practice, of the political, ethical and legal context within which economic phenomena are inscribed and with which they interact Communication skills (M1 +M2) Fluency (oral and written) in Italian, German and English, including translation between these languages. Intercultural competence. Conceptual awareness, ability to summarise and express oneself in writing, particularly with regard to the drafting of scientific or science-based documents Learning skills (M1 +M2) Promotion of critical thinking and analytical skills to focus on complex problems in their long-term dynamics and in the variety of their implications, including ethical ones.

Assessment
M1 -(i) a final written exam on the entire programme OR (ii) Attending students (optional): 1. mid-term written examination on classes 1-6 accounting for 33% 2. a final written examination on the remaining 7- 18 classes’ program accounting for 67%; 3. active participation to exercises M2-Final written exam

Evaluation criteria
In order to pass the exam it is necessary to receive a positive grade in both modules (M1 and M2). The final mark is composed of the average of the marks obtained in the two modules (M1 and M2). It is possible to pass the two modules in two different exam sessions within the same academic year. After that, the positive grade obtained in one of the two modules will not be considered anymore. M1 Public law and Fundamental Rights (i) final written examination consisting of 30 multiple choice questions and 3 review questions (to be chosen among 4). OR (ii) Attending students (optional): 1. mid-term written examination accounting for 33% (25 multiple choice/closed questions) on the program of the first 6 classes; 2. a final written examination accounting for 67% (10 multiple choice questions and 2 review questions to be chosen among 3) on the remaining 7-18 classes’ program; 3. active participation to exercises, as presentation of case-law or report/essay (up to 2 points) • Relevant for assessment for review questions: clarity of answers, mastery of language (both legal appropriateness, grammar and logic), ability to summarize, evaluate, and establish relationships between topics; • relevant for assessment for exercises: ability to appropriately intervene during class debates; knowledge of already discussed topics; ability to critically assess and evaluate legal issues presented in class.; M2-clarity of answers, command of language (both legal appropriateness, grammar and logic), ability to summarize, evaluate, and establish relationships between topics.