Philosophy of Law a.y. 2025-2026 – Corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze pedagogiche

CFU: 6
Course code: 804002518
SSD: GIUR-17/A
Master’s Degree: Scienze pedagogiche
Language: Italian

Course delivery modalities: In-presence/on-line learning
Period: I semestre
Attendance: Optional
Assessment method: Oral examination/In-progress evaluation

Pre-requisites:
None

Program:
The course aims to provide the competencies and knowledge necessary for the use of theoretical and methodological foundations in defining the right, with particular reference to defining a research problem, formulating a hypothesis, identifying the main data collection tools, critically reviewing hypotheses, as well as selecting coherent paths for research problem solution. Also, it provides students with the necessary tools to formulate research projects in the philosophical field that respond to the educational needs of a given context and to make judgments on legal situations in the educational field.

Program:

The course aims to provide the competencies and knowledge necessary for the use of theoretical and methodological foundations in defining the right, with particular reference to defining a research problem, formulating a hypothesis, identifying the main data collection tools, critically reviewing hypotheses, as well as selecting coherent paths for research problem solution. Also, it provides students with the necessary tools to formulate research projects in the philosophical field that respond to the educational needs of a given context and to make judgments on legal situations in the educational field.

Text books:
– Stéphane Bauzon, Human Becoming, Giappichelli, 2014 – Stéphane Bauzon (ed.), Which gender identity, ETS, 2024

Bibliography:
Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:
LEARNING OUTCOMES: The course intends to present a reflection, from a perspective centered on law and philosophy, regarding violence and discrimination. The course will analyze two issues of particular relevance in today’s social scenario: the first of international importance will deal with theories of war and human rights, the second with a social matrix will deal with theories of gender and equity. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Capacity to understand the legal language and to link it with moral, sociological and pedagogical challenges. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Specific legal cases to illustrate theoretical points. MAKING JUDGEMENTS: Capacity to focus on the legal dialectic and the research of fairness. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Correct use of legal terms. LEARNING SKILLS: Student’s participation during the lectures

Educational goals and expected learning outcomes:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The course intends to present a reflection, from a perspective centered on law and philosophy, regarding violence and discrimination.
The course will analyze two issues of particular relevance in today’s social scenario: the first of international importance will deal with theories of war and human rights, the second with a social matrix will deal with theories of gender and equity.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
Capacity to understand the legal language and to link it with moral, sociological and pedagogical challenges.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
Specific legal cases to illustrate theoretical points.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS:
Capacity to focus on the legal dialectic and the research of fairness.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Correct use of legal terms.
LEARNING SKILLS:
Student’s participation during the lectures

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:
Assessment takes place through an oral exam. 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.

Methods and criteria for verifying the learning:

Assessment takes place through an oral exam.
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:
The course, delivered in a blended mode, includes both in-presence lectures and distance learning activities. In-presence lectures (2h) will be balanced by plenary discussions on specific topics, in-progress exercises and assessment activities. The distance learning activities include video lectures, self-regulated learning activities, exercises, case studies and web seminars. Attendance is not compulsory, but strongly recommended.

Attendance modalities:

The course, delivered in a blended mode, includes both in-presence lectures and distance learning activities. In-presence lectures (2h) will be balanced by plenary discussions on specific topics, in-progress exercises and assessment activities. The distance learning activities include video lectures, self-regulated learning activities, exercises, case studies and web seminars.
Attendance is not compulsory, but strongly recommended.