Programme

English
The course aims to provide a concise exposition of the phenomenon of public law pertaining to the historical-political reality of Rome, from the origins of the primitive civitas to the empire of Justinian.
Subject of the course:
1. Constitutional and administrative law in the various periods of Roman history (20 hrs.)
2. Sources of Roman Law (20 hrs.)
3. Criminal Law (16 hours)

Type of evaluation

The course terminates with an oral examination: in order to verify the level of achievement of the learning objectives, the student is asked to answer three questions on various topics covered in the course. Language used in the final examination: Italian. Evaluation criteria and grade composition: the final grade is expressed in thirtieths (30/30). The mark between 18 and 20 corresponds to a sufficient, albeit minimal and not in-depth, knowledge of the subject; the mark between 20 and 25 highlights a more than sufficient/discreet knowledge of the contents; the mark between 25 and 29 highlights a good/very good knowledge of the subject's structures and the student's critical capacity. An assessment between 30 and 30 cum laude corresponds to an excellent / very good knowledge of the subject accompanied by excellent / very good critical, analytical and connection skills. ERASMUS students are requested to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course to agree on the examination programme.