SOCIOLOGY OF LAW
SOCIOLOGIA DEL DIRITTO
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2022/2023 | 6 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Maria Paola Mittica | On lesson days, by appointment by e-mail, on other days - even online (by meet or zoom) |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course focuses on the acquisition of advanced skills in the sociological observation of the law, as a system of actions structurally and functionally connected to society.
Program
- Sociology of law - Definition and object
- Norm as a sociological concept
- Law and action
- Law and institutions
- Law and roles
- Law and opinions
- Sociological-legal research methodolog
Bridging Courses
none
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Learning outcomes:
a) obtain basic skills for the development of ideas and original applications in the sociological observation of law (Knowledge and understanding);
b) demonstrate the ability to solve theoretical and applied problems in interdisciplinary contexts relating to the fields listed above (Applying knowledge patience and understanding);
c) demonstrate the ability to integrate their own knowledge and making judgments in theoretical situations or complex practices relating to the areas listed above (Making judgments);
d) demonstrate the ability to communicate the acquired knowledge in a clear, essential and scientifically correct shape (Communication);
e) demonstrate the ability to develop their own learning with autonomy and critical sense (Learning skills).
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
On request, the teacher will prepare individualized support activities.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lectures, Working class.
- Innovative teaching methods
The face-to-face teaching method will be enriched with exercises and in-depth studies, both individual and group, which students will be able to carry out using the University's Moodle platform.
- Attendance
Compulsory course attendance is not required, but active participation in the lessons is strongly recommended.
- Course books
Compulsory Course Texts:
- V. Ferrari, Diritto e società. Elementi di sociologia del diritto, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2019 (16° ed.)
No-Compulsory Course Texts:
- V. Ferrari, Prima lezione di sociologia del diritto, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2010
- Assessment
For the purpose of ascertaining the preparation, the student must take an oral test concerning the topics of the course of study. The test aims to ascertain knowledge skills, comprehension skills, ability to communicate and apply the knowledge acquired with autonomous judgment.
Here below the calculation criteria for the oral test
- less than 18: skill level not enough
- 18-20: skill level enough
- 21-23: skill level satisfactory
- 24-26: skill level good
- 27-29: skill level very good
- 30-30 with honors: skill level excellent
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Non-attending students are required to complete all the parts scheduled through the individual study.
- Attendance
The study of the required texts must be thorough and aim at achieving the expected learning outcomes.
The expected individual study is at least 150 hours, or 25 hours per CFU.
- Course books
Compulsory Course Texts:
- V. Ferrari, Diritto e società. Elementi di sociologia del diritto, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2019 (16° ed.)
No-Compulsory Course Texts:
- V. Ferrari, Prima lezione di sociologia del diritto, Laterza, Roma-Bari, 2010
- Assessment
For the purpose of ascertaining the preparation, the student must take an oral test concerning the topics of the course of study. The test aims to ascertain knowledge skills, comprehension skills, ability to communicate and apply the knowledge acquired with autonomous judgment.
Here below the calculation criteria for the oral test
- less than 18: skill level not enough
- 18-20: skill level enough
- 21-23: skill level satisfactory
- 24-26: skill level good
- 27-29: skill level very good
- 30-30 with honors: skill level excellent
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Notes
The texts provided for the exam may be in English at the request of the student.
Based on the progress of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, the methods of teaching may vary. Changes will be duly communicated via the Uniurb official website.
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