AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide an overview of the main theories of rights and justice that shape contemporary debate, with specific reference to those theories that concern legal systems and public institutions. Within this framework, the objective is to equip students with the theoretical tools necessary to critically engage with more specific and pressing issues of social justice today—such as end-of-life decisions, the death penalty, or the rights of so-called cultural minorities.

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific requirements.

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures will be the main method of teaching. Additionally, seminars focusing on specific topics may be organized to encourage in-class discussion, with the aim of contributing to the improvement of students’ argumentative skills.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Lectures will be the main method of teaching. Additionally, seminars focusing on specific topics may be organized to encourage in-class discussion, with the aim of contributing to the improvement of students’ argumentative skills.

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher (Isa.Fanlo@unige.it) and the Department's disability liaison officer (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it) at the beginning of the course to agree on any teaching methods that, in accordance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning styles.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course will be held in the second semester (February-May 2026). More detailed informations will be provided on Aulaweb starting from early February 2026.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

For all students, the examination will consist exclusively of an oral interview to verify their understanding and critical reworking of the course content, as well as their ability to present it clearly and with an appropriate language. 

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For attending students, an active participation during the lectures will be evalutated positevely. During the exam, students are expected to comprehend and critically rework the topics covered in class and to present them using appropriate language.

Non-attending students are expected to understand and critically rework the topics addressed in the readings, and to present them using appropriate language.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For any questions regarding the teaching activities, students may contact the teacher at this address: Isa.Fanlo@unige.it

Students are strongly encouraged to register for the course’s Aulaweb page, which will be activated in early February 2026.

Students who, due to disabilities, specific learning disorders ("DSA"), or special educational needs ("BES"), require compensatory tools and/or dispensatory measures - either for exam preparation (materials, educational support, individuales meetings, etc.) or during the examination (e.g., use of mind maps, additional time, etc.) - are invited to communicate their needs to Prof.ssa Fanlo Cortés, in order to agree on the most appropriate arrangements.

For information on the services offered by UNIGE to students with disabilities, DSA or BES, and to access compensatory and/or dispensatory measures during examinations, please refer to the guidelines available on the university website: here