Learning objectives
The course aims at achieving a good command in computer and information technology and communication to perform activities of study and work.
The lessons and exercises in the Laboratory and through the use of information technologies, taking into account the initial knowledge base of students, will have as their objective the achievement of competence, skill and autonomy in the use of the software tool and the main applications in view of the formation of the jurist.
The aspects most closely linked to the legal sector (forexample, drafting a thesis in law, finding legal precedents and normativereferences, the editing of legal proceedings and knowledge of essential paths in the “online civil trial”) will be within the program provided, at European level, to pass the ECDL test (ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence).
This setting will also allow students to earn a useful training for the eventual preparation of the official ECDL, at one of the accredited test centre.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The course will focus on the following subjects, for which one can refer tothe analytical descriptions contained in the modules of the syllabus for the ECDL certificate (European Computer Driving Licence) according to the indications in the syllabus version 5.0:
- Basic concepts in information technology (ICT);
- Computer use and file management;
- Word processing;
- Computer networks, Internet and email;
- Use of databases and legal searches on internet;
- Basic concepts on IT security;
- Outline of the main features of Excel and PowerPoint.
For students attending, the course will also focus on specific themes relating to the Computer law and legal computer science subjects: legal protection of software and databases; computer crimes; computer forensics; computer investigations; computer documents; digital signatures and certified email.
The practice will take place using the Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows 8.
Full programme
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Bibliography
In order to prepare for the exam it is recommended to choose one of the manuals available to prepare the ECDL Full Standard (seven modules). Among the manuals on the market:
TIBONE, La Patente del Computer. Nuova ECDL con Windows 7 e Office 2010, Zanichelli, 2017.
LUGHEZZANI-PRINCIVALLE, Nuova ECDL Base + Full Standard Extension, volume unico, Hoepli, 2016
Or any other manual useful for the preparation of the ECDL FULL STANDARD (AICA).
Additional resources regarding online legal research databases will be available on the University teaching platform "Elly" (http://elly.giurisprudenza.unipr.it).
In addition, for further information on Computer law and Legal computer science: DEL SOLE-SARCINELLA, Appunti di diritto e informatica, currently being published.
During the lessons, notes and material will be provided to students attending.
Teaching methods
The course will take the form of traditional lessons, and practice in the Computer Laboratory. Seminars may also be organised during the course.
For students attending the course: some topics in Computer law and Legal computer science may be explored further during the lessons.
Mid-term tests will be carried out for students who attend the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Theoretical and practical exams.
The student, you sign up via the Internet, will do before the test on the Module I; in case of a positive outcome he/she will be admitted to the test on the same day the exam on Module II. There will be a final assessment on thirty, resulting outcome of both tests and possible integration oral final.
Having passed the test on Module I, the student who does not pass the same day the test on the Module II will have to retake the entire exam.
Students who have attended the course of Legal computer science during the academic year 2015-2016, and followings, and holding a final certificate ECDL may do only the part of the examination covering the search for legal documents in databases and on the Internet, while the remaining part of the program of the module II of Legal computer science will be recognised; in this case, students will have to register via the Internet (in the notes it is to be indicated the ECDL) and present the ECDL certification on the examination day. To students holding a final certificate ECDL and who have attended the course of Legal computer science before the academic year 2015-2016, will continue to apply the previous rules (ECDL recognition as Module II of Legal computer science, by enrolment via internet and presentation of the certificate on the day of examination).
To take the exam, it is necessary that each student brings with him/her the day of the exam of e-credentials of the University "Appost @ perte", i.e. those formed by firstname.lastname @ studenti.unipr.it and password.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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