Learning objectives
THE COURSE PROVIDES THE THEORETICAL, CONCEPTUAL AND METHOLOGICAL TOOLS TO ANALYZE THE ITALIAN REGIONALISM. THE AIM OF THE COURSE IS A DEPTH EXAMINATION OF SPECIFIC TOPICS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF TERRITORIAL AUTONOMIES, ALSO IN LIGHT OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES DIMENSION.
Skills and abilities acquired at the end of the course:
- Knowledge of the main models of federalism and regionalism
- A comprehensive background of the division of functions between State and Regions through the analysis of the constitutional court case law, with particular reference to the integrated system of social services.
- critical analysis of the national legislation regarding territorial autonomy; ability to develop a critical analysis on the case law of the Constitutional Court concerning the relationships between State and Regions.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
THE COURSE AIMS TO DESCRIBE THE TRENDS OF THE CURRENT PROCESS OF INSTITUTIONAL REFORM REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION AND THE FUNCTIONS OF REGIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES, THEIR MUTUAL RELATIONS AND THOSE WITH THE STATE.
THE FIRST SECTION OF THE COURSE WILL PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND REGARDING: REGIONALISM DEVELOPMENT IN ITALY UP TO THE REFORM OF CHAPTER V OF THE CONSTITUTION INTRODUCED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3/2001 AND IN LIGHT OF THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS; THE CONCEPT OF FEDERALISM AND REGIONALISM.
THE MAIN TOPICS COVERED IN THE SECOND SECTION ARE:
- REGIONAL STATUTES (ART. 123 CONST.); THE NATURE OF REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE NEW DIVISION OF LEGISLATIVE FUNCTIONS BETWEEN STATE AND REGIONS FOLLOWING THE REFORM OF CHAPTER V OF THE CONSTITUTION; THE PRINCIPLES OF SUBSIDIARITY AND DIFFERENTIATION AS METHOD OF ALLOCATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AMONG STATE, REGIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES; FISCAL FEDERALISM; REGIONS, EUROPE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW.
Full programme
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Bibliography
T. MARTINES, A. RUGGERI, C. SALAZAR, Lineamenti di diritto regionale, Milano, Giuffré, ult. ed.
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S. BARTOLE, R. BIN, G. FALCON, R. TOSI, Diritto regionale. Dopo le riforme, Bologna, Il Mulino, ult. ed.
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A. D'ATENA, Diritto regionale, Torino, Giappichelli, ult. ed.
Teaching methods
The course will take place mainly through lessons.
In connection with the course program, seminars on particularly relevant issues will be organised, also with scholars and teachers of other universities. Students will be involved in organising these seminars and preparing course materials.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination. Students will be required to demonstrate that they have acquired (a) knowledge of the fundamental categories concernig theories on federal and regional states; (b) ability to critical analysis of law and case law that have characterized the development of the italian regionalism.
Other information
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