CODE 55607 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 FILOLOGIA E SCIENZE DELL'ANTICHITÀ 11268 (LM-15) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 3 GIURISPRUDENZA 7995 (LMG/01) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 4 GIURISPRUDENZA 7995 (LMG/01) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 5 GIURISPRUDENZA 7995 (LMG/01) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 1 FILOLOGIA E SCIENZE DELL'ANTICHITÀ 11966 (LM-15) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR IUS/18 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA MODULES Questo insegnamento è composto da: MONARCHY AND REPUBLIC PRINCEDOM AND DOMINATED TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The subject of the teaching is the study of Roman public law in its historical evolution. This perspective allows to understand the constitutional principles of the legal culture of Roman civilization, whose tradition has been perceived as fundamental in the development of modern political thought from Humanism to the Enlightenment and subsequently up to the contemporary age. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course, divided into two modules, aims to provide students with knowledge of the genesis and development of Roman constitutional bodies in their historical evolution in order to bring out the founding principles of the European legal tradition. The study of Roman civilization from its origins to the 6th century AD also allows us to observe the legal phenomenon in its complex political and social relations. PREREQUISITES Basic knowledge of ancient history and classical languages. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ROSSELLA LAURENDI Ricevimento: Prof. Rossella Laurendi Genoa Campus By appointment, at the Roman Law section, Via Balbi 30, 4th floor. Please schedule via email. Imperia Campus At the end of lectures, by appointment via email. LESSONS LESSONS START I semester from September 14th to December 4th 2020II semester from February 15th to May 7th 2021 Class schedule HISTORY OF THE ROMAN LAW EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The final examination is oral and applies to both attending and non-attending students. It consists of four to five open-ended questions. Attending students are expected to demonstrate a solid understanding of the general framework of the course and to provide a critical reading of the texts analyzed during the lectures. ASSESSMENT METHODS The oral examination is intended to assess the student’s comprehension of fundamental concepts and their ability to place constitutional forms and principles of public law within their historical and social contexts. Through general questions – and, for attending students, the discussion of texts studied in class – the examination will assess the student’s ability to: Identify and define political and constitutional principles using appropriate technical terminology; Understand the historical development of Roman public law in its social and political dimensions; Contextualize constitutional issues in their historical framework; Interpret and critically assess the main sources with historical awareness and insight. Students with certified disabilities or specific learning disorders (DSA) may request reasonable accommodations during examinations (e.g., additional time, adjustments to oral/written formats) by following the procedures outlined in the guidelines available here (p. 5). For further assistance, students may contact the designated professor: Isa.Fanlo@unige.it.
