Comparative Constitutional Law
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course, proceeding from the diachronic and synchronic comparative analysis of the forms of state and federalist processes, first of all intends to provide the basic knowledge of the various models of protection of linguistic, ethnic and religious pluralism. Taking into account this theoretical background, specific case studies will be therefore analyzed, with a view to verify language rights actual implementation through a comparative perspective.
Expected learning outcomes
Learning technical and legal instruments for the protection of minorities from a religious, ethnic and linguistic standpoint, acquisition of skills related to the identification of legal sources to be applied to concrete cases, use of appropriate legal language.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Online teaching. Platform Microsoft Teams. Access code to the course in: https://cfilippinidcc.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Final oral exam for attending and not attending students. (three questions related to the first module, three question related to the second module)
Final oral exam for attending and not attending students. (three questions related to the first module, three question related to the second module)
Course syllabus
Attending students
First module:
The method in comparative constitutional law. Classification of forms of State and corresponding constitutional models of protection of national, ethnic and linguistic minorities. The role of judicial review in the recognition of minority and language rights from a comparative perspective.
Second module:
Minority protection and language rights in liberal-democratic States:
- Legal mechanisms for the protection of minorities.
- Discussion of case studies.
International and supranational protection of minority rights: the role of the OCSE, of the Council of Europe and of the European Union.
Not attending students
First module:
The method in comparative constitutional law. Classification of forms of State and corresponding constitutional models of protection of national, ethnic and linguistic minorities. The role of judicial review in the recognition of minority and language rights from a comparative perspective.
Second module:
Minority protection and language rights in different State systems:
- Legal mechanisms for the protection of minorities.
- The cases of Canada, Belgium, Italy, Spain, USA, France, Switzerland, India, and China.
International and supranational protection of minority rights: the role of the OCSE, of the Council of Europe and of the European Union.
First module:
The method in comparative constitutional law. Classification of forms of State and corresponding constitutional models of protection of national, ethnic and linguistic minorities. The role of judicial review in the recognition of minority and language rights from a comparative perspective.
Second module:
Minority protection and language rights in liberal-democratic States:
- Legal mechanisms for the protection of minorities.
- Discussion of case studies.
International and supranational protection of minority rights: the role of the OCSE, of the Council of Europe and of the European Union.
Not attending students
First module:
The method in comparative constitutional law. Classification of forms of State and corresponding constitutional models of protection of national, ethnic and linguistic minorities. The role of judicial review in the recognition of minority and language rights from a comparative perspective.
Second module:
Minority protection and language rights in different State systems:
- Legal mechanisms for the protection of minorities.
- The cases of Canada, Belgium, Italy, Spain, USA, France, Switzerland, India, and China.
International and supranational protection of minority rights: the role of the OCSE, of the Council of Europe and of the European Union.
Prerequisites for admission
International organization or Comparative legal systems
Teaching methods
The course consists in frontal lessons with the aim to introduce the students to the theoretical fundamentals of the course and to the methodologies of comparative constitutional law. The students will be also involved in discussion of case studies with the aim to develop their comparative approach, their capacity of expressing objective judgments and their communication skill. It will be also used the ariel platform: https://cfilippinidcc.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
First module:
L. Pegoraro, A. Rinella, Sistemi costituzionali comparati, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017, pp. 1-158, pp. 283-337, pp. 541-581, pp. 608-641 e F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 1-96. e 316-344.
Second module:
F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 97-126, 189-218, 253-315.
As for case studies, essays will be provided by the teacher. Further teaching material will be made available on Ariel.
Not attending students:
First module:
L. Pegoraro, A. Rinella, Sistemi costituzionali comparati, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017, pp. 1-158, pp. 283-337, pp. 541-581, pp. 608-641 e F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 1-96 e 316-344.
Second module:
F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 97-315.
D. Amirante (a cura di), La questione linguistica nello Stato multiculturale, in DPCE, n. 4, 2016, with a specific reference to essayes of: P.L. Petrillo (Canada), L. Colella (Belgium), G. Poggeschi, E. Cukani (Spain), L. Panzeri (Italy), C. Petteruti (USA), V. Pepe (France), F. Guella (Switzerland), T. Amico di Meane (India), M. Zinzi (China).
Second module:
First module:
L. Pegoraro, A. Rinella, Sistemi costituzionali comparati, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017, pp. 1-158, pp. 283-337, pp. 541-581, pp. 608-641 e F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 1-96. e 316-344.
Second module:
F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 97-126, 189-218, 253-315.
As for case studies, essays will be provided by the teacher. Further teaching material will be made available on Ariel.
Not attending students:
First module:
L. Pegoraro, A. Rinella, Sistemi costituzionali comparati, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017, pp. 1-158, pp. 283-337, pp. 541-581, pp. 608-641 e F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 1-96 e 316-344.
Second module:
F. Palermo, J. Woelk, Diritto costituzionale comparato dei gruppi e delle minoranze, Cedam, Padova, 2011, pp. 97-315.
D. Amirante (a cura di), La questione linguistica nello Stato multiculturale, in DPCE, n. 4, 2016, with a specific reference to essayes of: P.L. Petrillo (Canada), L. Colella (Belgium), G. Poggeschi, E. Cukani (Spain), L. Panzeri (Italy), C. Petteruti (USA), V. Pepe (France), F. Guella (Switzerland), T. Amico di Meane (India), M. Zinzi (China).
Second module:
Assessment methods and Criteria
Attending students
Attending students may, at the end of the first module, take an intermediate written test (three questions), the result of which will be averaged with the result of the final oral examination that will consists in other three question concerning the second module. For attending students, not taking the written intermediate test, the final exam is oral (three questions concernig the first module and three questions related to the second module).
Both the written intermediate test and the oral final exam are aimed to verify that attending students are able to properly apply the knowledge, the methodology, the skills and the legal terminology acquired during the course.
Not attending students:
For not attending students the final exam is oral (three questions concernig the first module an three questions related to the second module).
The oral final exam is aimed to verify that not attending students are able to properly apply the knowledge, the methodology, the skills and the legal terminology acquired during the course.
Attending students may, at the end of the first module, take an intermediate written test (three questions), the result of which will be averaged with the result of the final oral examination that will consists in other three question concerning the second module. For attending students, not taking the written intermediate test, the final exam is oral (three questions concernig the first module and three questions related to the second module).
Both the written intermediate test and the oral final exam are aimed to verify that attending students are able to properly apply the knowledge, the methodology, the skills and the legal terminology acquired during the course.
Not attending students:
For not attending students the final exam is oral (three questions concernig the first module an three questions related to the second module).
The oral final exam is aimed to verify that not attending students are able to properly apply the knowledge, the methodology, the skills and the legal terminology acquired during the course.
IUS/21 - COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Angeli Arianna, Filippini Caterina
Professor(s)
Reception:
You are kindly requested to schedule the meeting in advance, sending an email to [email protected]
Room 7 or Ms Teams (chat: arianna angeli or [email protected])
Reception:
Room 6