PUBLIC LAW
- Academic year
- 2026/2027 Syllabus of previous years
- Official course title
- ISTITUZIONI DI DIRITTO PUBBLICO
- Course code
- ET0040 (AF:722805 AR:427291)
- Teaching language
- Italian
- Modality
- On campus classes
- ECTS credits
- 6
- Subdivision
- Surnames A-La
- Degree level
- Bachelor's Degree Programme
- Academic Discipline
- GIUR-05/A
- Period
- 2nd Term
- Course year
- 1
- Where
- TREVISO
- Moodle
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Contribution of the course to the overall degree programme goals
The propose of the course is to give to students knowledge of fundamental legal principles of "diritto pubblico" and understand their function as regulation instruments of social economical environment. A deep knowledge of sources government instruments, as well as the knowledge of constitutional organs institutional roles, will be fundamental to this goal. Further more it's required a proper technical juridical language and the capability to well understand the human juridical relations within the institutional and normative referring system.
Expected learning outcomes
1. Knowledge and understandings
1.1 Knowledge of the Italian constitutional order and relations whit the european one.
1.2 Knowledge of the single legal institutions and institutional body object of the program of the course.
1.3 Knowledge of local authorities.
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understandings
2.1 Ability to recognize and handle sources of government instruments.
2.2 Ability to find the legal provisions applicable to a certain situation.
3. Judgment
3.1 Being able to interpret legal provisions.
3.2 Being able to identify, distinguish, relate different principles and legal provisions belonging to different sources of the multilevel system.
Pre-requirements
Contents
Referral texts
De Benetti - Siclari - Festa - Rolli, Lezioni di diritto pubblico, ultima edizione, Edizioni Amon.
To know more:
Pisaneschi, Diritto Costituzionale, Torino, Giappichelli.
Assessment methods
The exam consists of a written test and an optional oral exam.
The written test consists of 15 multiple-choice questions; each correct answer is awarded 2 points. Passing the written test is a prerequisite for admission to the oral exam, which is optional. The written test is passed if at least 9 out of 15 correct answers are obtained and at least 6 essential questions are answered correctly. The written test serves to certify basic knowledge and mastery of legal principles.
The textbook offers approximately 300 multiple-choice questions for students to practice. Additional sample tests will be made available in the course materials, and a sample test will be administered in class.
The oral exam, if applicable, in addition to assessing knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of public law, offers the opportunity to evaluate the student's ability to present what they have learned using appropriate and adequate technical-legal language.
Type of exam
The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.
Grading scale
Specifically, regarding the grading system (how grades will be assigned):
Scores in the 18-22 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- sufficient knowledge and applied understanding of the syllabus;
- limited ability to gather and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments;
- sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to Public Law.
Scores in the 23-26 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- fair knowledge and applied understanding of the syllabus;
- fair ability to gather and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments;
- fair communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to Public Law.
Scores in the 27-30 range will be awarded in the presence of:
- good or excellent knowledge and applied understanding of the syllabus;
- good or excellent ability to collect and/or interpret texts, formulating independent judgments;
- fully appropriate communication skills, especially with regard to the use of specific language pertaining to Public Law.
Honors will be awarded for excellent knowledge and skills, applied understanding of the syllabus, judgment, and communication skills.
Teaching methods
Further information
Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments
Ca' Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). If you have a disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals
This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Natural capital and environmental quality" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development