Public Law a.y. 2025-2026

Teacher: Prof. Camilla Petrillo
E-mail: camilla.petrillo@uniroma2.it
CFU: 6
Course code: 8048657
Bachelor Degrees: Scienze dell’Educazione e della Formazione
Language: Italian
Course delivery modalities: online learning
Assessment method: Oral examination
Attendance: Optional
Pre-requisites:
None
Program:
The study will focus on the concepts of legal order, State, government forms; with specific regard to the Italian legal system, the course will examine the law sources and the main constitutional bodies.
Text books:
Il materiale per lo studio sarà disponibile online.
Bibliography:
L. Pirozzi – L’organizzazione costituzionale dello Stato 
C. Petrillo – Il diritto all’inclusione scolastica delle perosne con disabilità 
Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The purpose of the course is to give students an introduction to some fundamental issues of public law. 
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of the fundamental notions italian constitutional system. 
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: The student will have acquired the ability to interpret and apply the basic rules of public law. 
MAKING JUDGEMENTS: the student will have had the opportunity to develop the ability to reflect about the fundamental notions of public law.
Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:
The evaluation will consist of an oral examination intended to determine the extent to which the student has achieved the learning objectives.
The final evaluation will evaluate knowledge and learning skills, understanding, and independent judgment through a written multiple choises test on the program of the course.
The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills).
The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
–  Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language.
–  18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language.
–  21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical.
–  24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical.
–  27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language.
– 30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language.
Attendance modalities:
Participation in lectures is not mandatory but highly recommended.