Course 2017-2018 a.y.

Classes: 31 (I sem.)

Instructors:
Class 31: ORESTE POLLICINO

The course aims at exploring the transformation of the classic features of constitutional law due to three concurring elements

• The increasing supranational integration.
• The changing role of international law and its penetration into domestic legal system.
• The impact of economic and judicial globalization on the domestic arena.

Students are introduced to how 20th century constitutionalism has affected large part of well-established and old-fashioned legal categories such as principles, rights and sovereignty.
The course brings to light, touching upon some fundamental legal categories, how the constitutionalism has changed as a consequence of the increasing relevance of transnational relationships, while regional and international institutions have progressively expanded their role.

Oral exam.
Attending students are invited to work in-group on specific issues addressing transnational constitutional law in context. The participation in class is part of the final assessment.

Textbooks, papers and other materials are provided at the beginning of the course on the e-learning area.