The course aims at a right appreciation of the historical aspects of law, as a consequence of its social dimension and its connection with politics and cultural aspects.
Course Prerequisites
A knowledge of political and cultural history of the Middle and Modern Ages, at college level.
Teaching Methods
Front lessons and materials uploaded to e-learning platform.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of a topic (chosen from at least two) that requires students to develop a topic, analyze, and interpret a historical legal process, supporting their thesis with references to historical facts and knowledge, demonstrating complex reasoning skills and mastery of the topic. The paper requires structure, objectivity, and argumentation based on historical data.
Contents
An in-depth study of some major themes to understand the historical genesis of Italian and European law from the early Middle Ages to the age of reforms and revolutions through continuous reference to the sources of law.
