European studies

Educational objectives

The Law and Religion course aims to analyze the main issues and questions relating to the relationship between law and religion in Europe. It aims to provide students with the essential knowledge regarding the connections between law and religion and the different models of relationship between states and religious communities in Europe, especially with regard to the issue of religious freedom and related issues. Great attention is paid to the system of protection of the right to religious freedom in national and supranational sources, and, in particular, in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Through the knowledge provided in class by the professor and individual study, the course aims to develop students' knowledge and ability to interpret supranational and national sources on the subject, as well as their judicial applications. The ultimate goal is to enable students to critically address the various topics related to the relationship between law and religion in Europe, in the context of the current multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multireligious evolution of Western societies.

Educational objectives

Course Description – "Artificial Intelligence, Privacy and Private Law"

The course "Artificial Intelligence, Privacy and Private Law" provides students with the necessary tools to understand the interactions between intelligent technologies, privacy protection, and private law, through an interdisciplinary approach focused on the critical analysis of emerging legal challenges.
1. Knowledge and Understanding
Students will acquire an integrated understanding of the fundamental concepts of artificial intelligence, the right to personal data protection (particularly the GDPR), and the core categories of private law as they apply to digital contexts. The course also explores theoretical and systemic implications of deploying intelligent technologies within legal relationships.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding
Students will be able to apply acquired legal tools to analyze real-world cases where AI impacts fundamental rights and private law relations, such as automated decision-making, profiling, and the use of personal data in digital contracts. They will also develop the ability to identify and assess emerging regulatory challenges.
3. Making Judgements
Students will develop the capacity to formulate autonomous and well-reasoned critical judgments regarding the adequacy of existing legal norms, the compatibility between emerging technologies and legal principles, and the identification of appropriate regulatory responses. Ethical implications of technological choices in the legal domain will also be considered.
4. Communication Skills
Students will be able to clearly and rigorously communicate complex legal arguments, both orally and in writing, addressing both specialist and non-specialist audiences (e.g., engineers, legal professionals, policymakers, or the general public).
5. Learning Skills
The course fosters independent and interdisciplinary learning skills, enabling students to critically and proactively follow the evolving legal and technological landscape concerning AI, privacy, and private law, both in academic and professional contexts.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of the main features of EU competition and state aid law, particularly regarding their distinctive features within the EU internal market.

- Applied knowledge and understanding:
ability to identify and analyse the relevant sources of EU competition and state aid law, with special regard to EU primary law and secondary legislation, Commission's decisions and guidelines, as well as the relevant case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

- Independent discernment:
Ability to critically address the main issues of EU competition and state aid law and policy, and to navigate the complex framework of its legal sources.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and ability to understand: the aim of the course is to provide students with an adequate knowledge of administrative law, in a comparative and European perspecrive.

Applied knowledge and understanding: the expected result at the end of the course is that the student is able to understand the main dynamics characterising administrative law and administration, also in the comparative and European context, and to be able to analyse and solve legal problems and disputes regardin the application of administrative law, also with a view to ensuring adequate protection of private subjects in administrative proceedings and processes.

Autonomy of judgement: the expected result at the end of the course is that the student has developed a sufficiently autonomous ability to analyse administrative law in a sufficiently autonomous manner, in the light of constitutional principles, as well as the most relevant national and supranational case law.

Communication skills: at the end of the course, the student should be able to explain the main topic of administrative law in an adequate manner, being able to autonomously make logical-legal connections within the subjects, using appropriate legal language.

Learning ability: at the end of the course, the expected result is that the student will be able to
continue the study of administrative law.

Educational objectives

1.Knowledge and understanding: Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of
legal interpretation, including in light of philosophical and legal thought.
2. Applicazione: Lo studente sarà in grado di applicare le conoscenze acquisite per una corretta
argomentazione nell'ambito dell'interpretazione del diritto.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will be able to apply the knowledge acquired
to construct correct arguments in the field of legal interpretation.
3. Autonomia di giudizio: Lo studente sarà in grado di formulare giudizi critici su diverse soluzioni
giuridiche e di valutarne l'efficacia in vista della loro applicazione.
Making judgements: Students will be able to formulate critical judgements on different legal
solutions and assess their effectiveness with a view to their application.
4. Comunicazione: Lo studente sarà in grado di comunicare i concetti appresi e le soluzioni
autonomamente proposte in modo chiaro e ben argomentato.
Communication: Students will be able to communicate the concepts they have learned and the
solutions they have independently proposed in a clear and well-argued manner.
5. Capacità di apprendere: Lo studente, grazie ai concetti appresi, saprà continuare ad apprendere e
aggiornarsi in autonomia, mantenendosi al passo con i progressi nel suo campo di studi, nelle novità
legislative e nella giurisprudenza futura
Learning skills: Thanks to the concepts learned, students will be able to continue learning and
updating their knowledge independently, keeping pace with advances in their field of study, new
legislation and future case law.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide an understanding of the historical, cultural, and socio-economic roots of the fundamental concepts and institutions of European law. It traces their Roman origins and follows their development within the civil and common law traditions. By reconstructing the key turning points in the history of legal thought, from the Roman era to modern and contemporary codifications, students will develop an awareness of the historicity of legal ideas and the role of law in societal cultural production, fostering in-depth analytical, interpretative, and critical thinking.

Educational objectives

This course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of public international law, enabling them to understand the main features and functioning of the international legal system and to acquire the methodological tools and legal language of the discipline. Students will thus be able to critically and independently assess major issues in contemporary international relations".

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge for the analysis and understanding of the evolution of the international political system since the Paris Peace conference and the end of the colonial system. Particular attention will be devoted to the History of European Integration. Through the study of these topics students will be able to acquire the knowledge and the interpretative skills necessary to understand the main dynamics of history of international relations. The inclusion of on-going audits in the form of short presentations and discussions by the students will also provide the necessary critical elements and a concrete capacity for analysis.

Educational objectives

The internships and traineeships component of the European Studies program is designed to achieve the following learning objectives:
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, legal, and cultural dynamics of European integration through direct experience in institutions, organizations, or companies operating in the European context
Develop the ability to apply the interdisciplinary skills acquired during the program in real professional settings, with a focus on analytical, managerial, communicative, and problem-solving tasks
Foster independent judgment and critical thinking in evaluating the activities and processes observed during the internship experience
Enhance communication skills, including foreign language proficiency, through interaction in international or multicultural work environments
Support lifelong learning and professional development by encouraging autonomy in task execution and critical reflection on the internship experience

Educational objectives

Participation in seminars, conferences, and professional training courses is an integral part of the European Studies program, aimed at broadening and consolidating students' interdisciplinary knowledge while fostering engagement with the research community, European institutions, and professional practices. Specifically, this activity aims to:
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, legal, and cultural dynamics that characterize European integration through direct interaction with experts and professionals in the field.
Develop the ability to apply theoretical concepts learned in the course to real-world contexts, analyzing case studies, policy papers, institutional experiences, and European governance practices.
Foster autonomy of judgment by encouraging critical reflection on diverse approaches, perspectives, and analytical tools, and by promoting the development of well-reasoned, personal viewpoints.
Enhance communication skills, particularly in professional and academic international settings, through active participation in debates, questions, presentations, and networking opportunities.
Support lifelong learning skills by encouraging students to remain open and curious about the evolving European context, and to continuously update their knowledge.

Educational objectives

The internships and traineeships component of the European Studies program is designed to achieve the following learning objectives:
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, legal, and cultural dynamics of European integration through direct experience in institutions, organizations, or companies operating in the European context
Develop the ability to apply the interdisciplinary skills acquired during the program in real professional settings, with a focus on analytical, managerial, communicative, and problem-solving tasks
Foster independent judgment and critical thinking in evaluating the activities and processes observed during the internship experience
Enhance communication skills, including foreign language proficiency, through interaction in international or multicultural work environments
Support lifelong learning and professional development by encouraging autonomy in task execution and critical reflection on the internship experience

Educational objectives

Participation in seminars, conferences, and professional training courses is an integral part of the European Studies program, aimed at broadening and consolidating students' interdisciplinary knowledge while fostering engagement with the research community, European institutions, and professional practices. Specifically, this activity aims to:
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, legal, and cultural dynamics that characterize European integration through direct interaction with experts and professionals in the field.
Develop the ability to apply theoretical concepts learned in the course to real-world contexts, analyzing case studies, policy papers, institutional experiences, and European governance practices.
Foster autonomy of judgment by encouraging critical reflection on diverse approaches, perspectives, and analytical tools, and by promoting the development of well-reasoned, personal viewpoints.
Enhance communication skills, particularly in professional and academic international settings, through active participation in debates, questions, presentations, and networking opportunities.
Support lifelong learning skills by encouraging students to remain open and curious about the evolving European context, and to continuously update their knowledge.

Educational objectives

The course aims to increase the knowledge of functions and methods of Comparative law through the analysis of Contract law and Sustainability.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and understanding: the aim of the course is to provide students with an adequate knowledge of commercial law in the European context.

Applied knowledge and understanding: the expected result at the end of the lessons is that the student is able to understand the main dynamics that characterize commercial law and company administration, in the European context and that he is able to analyze and resolve legal problems and disputes relating to the application of commercial and financial law, also with a view to ensuring adequate protection of private individuals in the conclusion of contracts.

Autonomy of judgment: the expected result at the end of the course is that the student has developed a sufficiently autonomous capacity for analysis of commercial law, in the light of constitutional and codified principles, as well as the most relevant national and supranational jurisprudential decisions.

Communication skills: at the end of the course the student must be able to adequately explain the notions of commercial law learned, being able to independently make logical-legal connections within the subject, with an appropriate legal language.

Learning ability: at the end of the course the expected result is that the student will be able to continue the study of European commercial law.

Educational objectives

the course is aimed at giving to students an accurate knowledge of European civil procedure and international arbitration principles and rules

Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the course students are expected to have acquired knowledge and understanding of the articulated subject of European civil procedure and international arbitration, with particular respect to: the European system of rules for determining jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters; rules of special jurisdiction and protective jurisdiction for weaker parties; choice of courts agreements; lis pendens and connection; system of recognition and enforcement of judicial decisions; international commercial arbitration and main arbitral institutions; the arbitration agreement; applicable laws and rules; the arbitral proceedings; recognition and enforcement of arbitral award.

Applying knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students are expected, on one side, to have acquired the skills both to interpret the legal sources and, on the other side, to have acquired the understanding of the doctrinal and jurisprudential opinions on the main themes covered by the course. With reference to this objective, practical cases, Court of Justice of the European Union precedents, arbitration awards will be provided.

Making judgements
At the end of the course students are expected to have acquired knowledge of main applicative issues about European civil procedural law and international arbitration together with skills of making judgements on these issues, also through a comparison with their own legal system.

Communication skills
At the end of the course students are expected to be able to communicate, at least in oral communication, the acquired knowledges with linguistic competence (i.e. using the specific language) so as to be understood also by specialized counterparties and consultants (i.e. lawyers, judges, arbitrators).

Learning skills
At the end of the course students are expected to be able to carry on with the study, to develop a critical approach to European civil procedure and international arbitration law.

Educational objectives

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The aims of the course are:

a) to introduce the study of comparative law;

b) to identify the aspects that characterize the main Western legal

systems of civil and common law;

c) to investigate the evolution of the model of joint-stock

company in European company law.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Knowledge and understanding (knowledge and understanding)

The student must demonstrate complete knowledge and

understanding of civil law and common law systems.Applied knowledge and understanding (applying knowledge and

understanding):

The student will have to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of

the methods of legal comparison, of the main codifications of

western legal tradition, of the other systems of law and of the

evolution of European company law

Making judgments:

The student must demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge

and manage complexity, as well as to formulate judgments based

on limited or incomplete information, including reflection on

social and ethical responsibilities related to the application of his

knowledge and judgments with particular reference to systems

comparative private law firms.

Communication skills (communication skills):

Ability to communicate goals, contexts and consequences of law

policies, also company law, with particular reference to

comparative legal systems

Learning skills (learning skills):

Ability to develop legal documents and the ability to interpret

and apply the rules of the national and foreign legal system,

measuring convergences and divergences. The ability to find,

even through databases, understand and use national and foreign

legislation, jurisprudence and doctrine.

Educational objectives

The course aims at introducing students to the study of comparative law, paying particular attention to the methodological premises and the practical goals and, among the latter, to the pivotal role it plays with respect to the process of harmonization of private law at both European and global levels.
Students will be introduced to the usefulness of legal comparison as a tool to understand the complexity of the contemporary legal landscape, characterized by the interaction between sources of law operating at different levels and by cross-fertilization among various legal traditions. The course also intends to stimulate a better and more critical understanding by students of their own legal system through the comparison with foreign experiences.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and understanding
Critical knowledge of the core subjects related to the course, in both international and national law perspective, in a systematic perspective. Knowledge and understanding of the economic ratio behind the issues covered, taking into account the international debate and the political-economic implications.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Ability to apply knowledge acquired during the course in order to analyse and discuss controversial cases in a consistent way.
Making judgements
Improvement of the ability to understand and critically assess the core subjects related to the course, considering also the political-economic implications; ability to connect, in a consistent way, the different issues examined in the course.
Communication skills
Improvement of the ability to describe and discuss, in a clear and appropriate legal language, the core subjects and the controversial issues of international contracts law.
Learning skills
Improvement of the ability to study in an independent and critical way.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of how international law addresses global challenges such as climate change, migration, and pandemics. Students will acquire the ability to identify the functions and limitations of international law with respect to current global challenges and to understand the different types of international legal instruments and their implications and relevance in different contexts.
It is a 6-credit course designed to complement and supplement the 9-credit basic course in international law. Therefore, students cannot take this exam without first passing the International Law exam (9 credits). Current issues will be addressed in light of the knowledge already acquired in the 9-credit international law course.

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge for the analysis and understanding of the evolution of the international political system since the Paris Peace conference and the end of the colonial system. Particular attention will be devoted to the History of European Integration. Through the study of these topics students will be able to acquire the knowledge and the interpretative skills necessary to understand the main dynamics of history of international relations. The inclusion of on-going audits in the form of short presentations and discussions by the students will also provide the necessary critical elements and a concrete capacity for analysis.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide an understanding of the historical, cultural, and socio-economic roots of the fundamental concepts and institutions of European law. It traces their Roman origins and follows their development within the civil and common law traditions. By reconstructing the key turning points in the history of legal thought, from the Roman era to modern and contemporary codifications, students will develop an awareness of the historicity of legal ideas and the role of law in societal cultural production, fostering in-depth analytical, interpretative, and critical thinking.

Educational objectives

By the end of the Fundamental Rights Course, students should be able to place the protection of rights in a close relationship with powers (Art. 16 Declaration of Human Rights 1789) and be able to understand the differences between constitutional, supranational and international protection.
In other words, a critical approach to the protection of rights is favored, including considering the different effects of the protection provided by the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights and the constitutional protection that is the one most closely linked to a country's historical identity.

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is for students to acquire the knowledge necessary to critically analyse the legal issues concerning the constitutional status of foreigners, fundamental rights and duties of migrants and asylum seekers, as well as EU and Italian migration/asylum law. These issues will be analysed in order to highlight the peculiar legal problems related to the intertwining of constitutional principles and national legislation, on the one hand, and constraints arising from European Union law, international law, and the European Convention on Human Rights, on the other hand.
To this purpose, preference will be given to historical and comparative analysis, which will allow students to acquire, also through interactive learning methods, the necessary legal language and presentation skills.

Educational objectives

The internships and traineeships component of the European Studies program is designed to achieve the following learning objectives:
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, legal, and cultural dynamics of European integration through direct experience in institutions, organizations, or companies operating in the European context
Develop the ability to apply the interdisciplinary skills acquired during the program in real professional settings, with a focus on analytical, managerial, communicative, and problem-solving tasks
Foster independent judgment and critical thinking in evaluating the activities and processes observed during the internship experience
Enhance communication skills, including foreign language proficiency, through interaction in international or multicultural work environments
Support lifelong learning and professional development by encouraging autonomy in task execution and critical reflection on the internship experience

Educational objectives

Participation in seminars, conferences, and professional training courses is an integral part of the European Studies program, aimed at broadening and consolidating students' interdisciplinary knowledge while fostering engagement with the research community, European institutions, and professional practices. Specifically, this activity aims to:
Strengthen knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, legal, and cultural dynamics that characterize European integration through direct interaction with experts and professionals in the field.
Develop the ability to apply theoretical concepts learned in the course to real-world contexts, analyzing case studies, policy papers, institutional experiences, and European governance practices.
Foster autonomy of judgment by encouraging critical reflection on diverse approaches, perspectives, and analytical tools, and by promoting the development of well-reasoned, personal viewpoints.
Enhance communication skills, particularly in professional and academic international settings, through active participation in debates, questions, presentations, and networking opportunities.
Support lifelong learning skills by encouraging students to remain open and curious about the evolving European context, and to continuously update their knowledge.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and understanding
- The student should demonstrate that he/she has acquired a basic knowledge of the main legal concepts of international law and a correct methodology of study of the subject.
Applying Knowledge and understanding
- The student should demonstrate that he/she can apply the knowledge he/she has acquired to concrete contexts and specific cases concerning international relations; that he/she can identify international rules and their content, determine the consequences of possible violations and assess the effects of international rules on domestic law.
Making judgement
- the student should demonstrate that he/she can discuss concrete cases and qualify the conduct of the parties concerned in the light of international law and that he/she is able to take reasoned and legally tenable positions concerning the main current international issues
Communication skills
- The student should demonstrate his/her ability to express the notions acquired with argumentative consistency, logical-systematic rigour, and language skills
Learning skills
- The student must demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge acquired to independently further the study of specific problems relating to international law

Educational objectives

By the end of the Fundamental Rights Course, students should be able to place the protection of rights in a close relationship with powers (Art. 16 Declaration of Human Rights 1789) and be able to understand the differences between constitutional, supranational and international protection.
In other words, a critical approach to the protection of rights is favored, including considering the different effects of the protection provided by the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights and the constitutional protection that is the one most closely linked to a country's historical identity.

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is for students to acquire the knowledge necessary to critically analyse the legal issues concerning the constitutional status of foreigners, fundamental rights and duties of migrants and asylum seekers, as well as EU and Italian migration/asylum law. These issues will be analysed in order to highlight the peculiar legal problems related to the intertwining of constitutional principles and national legislation, on the one hand, and constraints arising from European Union law, international law, and the European Convention on Human Rights, on the other hand.
To this purpose, preference will be given to historical and comparative analysis, which will allow students to acquire, also through interactive learning methods, the necessary legal language and presentation skills.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide an understanding of the historical, cultural, and socio-economic roots of the fundamental concepts and institutions of European law. It traces their Roman origins and follows their development within the civil and common law traditions. By reconstructing the key turning points in the history of legal thought, from the Roman era to modern and contemporary codifications, students will develop an awareness of the historicity of legal ideas and the role of law in societal cultural production, fostering in-depth analytical, interpretative, and critical thinking.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and ability to understand: the aim of the course is to provide students with an adequate knowledge of administrative law, in a comparative and European perspecrive.

Applied knowledge and understanding: the expected result at the end of the course is that the student is able to understand the main dynamics characterising administrative law and administration, also in the comparative and European context, and to be able to analyse and solve legal problems and disputes regardin the application of administrative law, also with a view to ensuring adequate protection of private subjects in administrative proceedings and processes.

Autonomy of judgement: the expected result at the end of the course is that the student has developed a sufficiently autonomous ability to analyse administrative law in a sufficiently autonomous manner, in the light of constitutional principles, as well as the most relevant national and supranational case law.

Communication skills: at the end of the course, the student should be able to explain the main topic of administrative law in an adequate manner, being able to autonomously make logical-legal connections within the subjects, using appropriate legal language.

Learning ability: at the end of the course, the expected result is that the student will be able to
continue the study of administrative law.

Educational objectives

The Law and Religion course aims to analyze the main issues and questions relating to the relationship between law and religion in Europe. It aims to provide students with the essential knowledge regarding the connections between law and religion and the different models of relationship between states and religious communities in Europe, especially with regard to the issue of religious freedom and related issues. Great attention is paid to the system of protection of the right to religious freedom in national and supranational sources, and, in particular, in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Through the knowledge provided in class by the professor and individual study, the course aims to develop students' knowledge and ability to interpret supranational and national sources on the subject, as well as their judicial applications. The ultimate goal is to enable students to critically address the various topics related to the relationship between law and religion in Europe, in the context of the current multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multireligious evolution of Western societies.

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the general frame of the historical evolution of western constitutionalism, as well as on its relation with constitutional experiences. Knowledge of the dynamics typical of multilevel constitutionalism. Knowledge of the constitutional and legal dimensions of human dignity, as well as of the relation between constitutional comparison, relation among legal orders, and protection of fundamental rights. Ability to discuss cases, orally or in writing.

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge for the analysis and understanding of the evolution of the international political system since the Paris Peace conference and the end of the colonial system. Particular attention will be devoted to the History of European Integration. Through the study of these topics students will be able to acquire the knowledge and the interpretative skills necessary to understand the main dynamics of history of international relations. The inclusion of on-going audits in the form of short presentations and discussions by the students will also provide the necessary critical elements and a concrete capacity for analysis.

Educational objectives

The course has as a target the understanding of the actual structure of European Company Law, particularly with regards to recent harmonisation and simplification processes. It aims also at stimulating the student to reflect, through a critical analysis of legislative material and court cases, on the impact of Company Law harmonisation and choice of law on developments in national Company Law, as well as on the relevance of regulatory competition and regulatory arbitrage for the internal market.
Knowledge and understanding

Critical knowledge of the core subjects related to the course, in both international and national law perspective, in a systematic perspective. Knowledge and understanding of the economic ratio behind the issues of Company Law, taking into account the international debate and the political-economic implications.

Applying knowledge and understanding

Ability to apply knowledge acquired during the course in order to analyse and discuss controversial cases in a consistent way.

Making judgements

Improvement of the ability to understand and critically assess the core subjects related to the course, considering also the political-economic implications; ability to connect, in a consistent way, the different issues examined in the course.

Communication skills

Improvement of the ability to describe and discuss, in a clear and appropriate legal language, the core subjects and the controversial issues of European Company Law.

Learning skills

Improvement of the ability to study in an independent and critical way.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge of the main features of EU competition and state aid law, particularly regarding their distinctive features within the EU internal market.

- Applied knowledge and understanding:
ability to identify and analyse the relevant sources of EU competition and state aid law, with special regard to EU primary law and secondary legislation, Commission's decisions and guidelines, as well as the relevant case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

- Independent discernment:
Ability to critically address the main issues of EU competition and state aid law and policy, and to navigate the complex framework of its legal sources.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of how international law addresses global challenges such as climate change, migration, and pandemics. Students will acquire the ability to identify the functions and limitations of international law with respect to current global challenges and to understand the different types of international legal instruments and their implications and relevance in different contexts.
It is a 6-credit course designed to complement and supplement the 9-credit basic course in international law. Therefore, students cannot take this exam without first passing the International Law exam (9 credits). Current issues will be addressed in light of the knowledge already acquired in the 9-credit international law course.

Educational objectives

Knowledge and understanding
Critical knowledge of the core subjects related to the course, in both international and national law perspective, in a systematic perspective. Knowledge and understanding of the economic ratio behind the issues covered, taking into account the international debate and the political-economic implications.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Ability to apply knowledge acquired during the course in order to analyse and discuss controversial cases in a consistent way.
Making judgements
Improvement of the ability to understand and critically assess the core subjects related to the course, considering also the political-economic implications; ability to connect, in a consistent way, the different issues examined in the course.
Communication skills
Improvement of the ability to describe and discuss, in a clear and appropriate legal language, the core subjects and the controversial issues of international contracts law.
Learning skills
Improvement of the ability to study in an independent and critical way.

Educational objectives

Course Description
The course aims to introduce students to the main international economic issues, providing the most important theoretical elements for understanding the determinants and evolution of the growing process of international integration. Particular emphasis is placed on the dynamics of international trade and production and the macroeconomic principles that govern open economies, i.e., economies that have international relations with other countries. The course analyses how these elements interact and influence the global economic landscape.

The course contributes to the development of the five Dublin Descriptors as follows:

1. Knowledge and Understanding

At the end of the course, students will:

Possess a solid understanding of key theories in international trade (e.g., comparative advantage, Heckscher-Ohlin, new trade theories) and international production.
Understand the functioning of open economy macroeconomics, including exchange rate regimes, balance of payments, and international monetary policy.
Be able to identify the main actors and institutions involved in global economic governance (e.g., WTO, IMF, World Bank, regional trade agreements).
Be familiar with the causes and consequences of globalization and economic integration.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Students will be able to:

Apply theoretical tools to analyze and interpret international trade and FDI patterns.
Evaluate the impact of international economic policies on national and global outcomes.
Assess the implications of trade agreements, tariffs, and trade barriers for businesses and governments.
Use international economic models to interpret real-world events and inform decision-making in corporate and policy contexts.
3. Making Judgements

Students will:

Develop critical thinking skills to assess the effectiveness of international economic policies and strategies.
Be able to evaluate different perspectives on issues such as protectionism, globalization, and sustainable development.
Formulate informed opinions based on data and theoretical analysis.
4. Communication Skills

Students will:

Be able to effectively communicate economic concepts and arguments in English, both orally and in writing.
Learn to structure and present analysis on international economic topics to a variety of audiences, including academics, business stakeholders, and policy professionals.
5. Learning Skills

Students will:

Acquire the ability to autonomously expand their knowledge in international economics through further reading, data analysis, and policy evaluation.
Develop the skills to undertake advanced studies or professional development in related areas such as international business, development economics, and global finance.

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the discussion on methodology in comparative law; Knowledge of the general frame of the historical evolution of western constitutionalism, as well as on its relation with constitutional experiences. Ability to discuss cases, orally or in writing.