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.

• 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

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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).

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

On request, the teacher will prepare individualized support activities.

Teaching

Lectures, Working class.

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.)

One reading among:

• R. Ventura, Radical choc. Ascesa e caduta dei competenti, Einaudi, Torino 2020
• B.-C. Han, Infocrazia. Le nostre vite manipolate dalla rete, Einaudi, Torino 2023

Assessment

For the purpose of ascertaining readiness, the student will be required to take an oral interview.  Mastery of the discipline will be assessed on the basis of the expected learning outcomes summarized in the following dimensions: 1) knowledge and understanding; 2) ability to make connections and proceed in learning with autonomy and critical sense; 3) ability to communicate the acquired knowledge correctly and to convincingly support argumentative comparison. 

The expected results will be assessed through the following descriptors:

Descriptor Level 1 (insufficient) (less than 18): dimension 1 "Roughly description of content, poor knowledge and understanding"; dimension 2 "Insufficient ability to connect arguments and maturation of critical sense"; dimension 3 "Inadequate language, inability to sustain comparison."

Descriptor Level 2 (sufficient-more than sufficient) (19-23): dimension 1 "Description of topics and categories with some inaccuracy. Scarce references to authors; sufficient understanding"; dimension 2 "Sufficient ability to connect and maturation of independent thinking and critical sense"; dimension 3 "Demonstrates limited ability to express and use philosophical vocabulary" .

Descriptor Level 3 (good-discreet) (24-27): dimension 1 "Accurate description the conceptual constructs. Citation of reference authors; good understanding"; dimension 2 "Good ability to connect and elaborate independent thinking and critical sense"; dimension 3 "Good ability to express and use some philosophical terms."

Descriptor Level 3 (excellent- excellent) (28-30L): dimension 1 "Description in a systematic way of the arguments with reference to the contributions of different authors; full understanding"; dimension 2 "Excellent ability to link and elaboration of autonomous thinking and critical sense"; dimension 3 "Full mastery of philosophical language, and ability to argue".

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.

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.)

One reading among:

• R. Ventura, Radical choc. Ascesa e caduta dei competenti, Einaudi, Torino 2020
• B.-C. Han, LInfocrazia. Le nostre vite manipolate dalla rete, Einaudi, Torino 2023

Assessment

For the purpose of ascertaining readiness, the student will be required to take an oral interview.  Mastery of the discipline will be assessed on the basis of the expected learning outcomes summarized in the following dimensions: 1) knowledge and understanding; 2) ability to make connections and proceed in learning with autonomy and critical sense; 3) ability to communicate the acquired knowledge correctly and to convincingly support argumentative comparison. 

The expected results will be assessed through the following descriptors:

Descriptor Level 1 (insufficient) (less than 18): dimension 1 "Roughly description of content, poor knowledge and understanding"; dimension 2 "Insufficient ability to connect arguments and maturation of critical sense"; dimension 3 "Inadequate language, inability to sustain comparison."

Descriptor Level 2 (sufficient-more than sufficient) (19-23): dimension 1 "Description of topics and categories with some inaccuracy. Scarce references to authors; sufficient understanding"; dimension 2 "Sufficient ability to connect and maturation of independent thinking and critical sense"; dimension 3 "Demonstrates limited ability to express and use philosophical vocabulary" .

Descriptor Level 3 (good-discreet) (24-27): dimension 1 "Accurate description the conceptual constructs. Citation of reference authors; good understanding"; dimension 2 "Good ability to connect and elaborate independent thinking and critical sense"; dimension 3 "Good ability to express and use some philosophical terms."

Descriptor Level 4 (excellent- excellent) (28-30L): dimension 1 "Description in a systematic way of the arguments with reference to the contributions of different authors; full understanding"; dimension 2 "Excellent ability to link and elaboration of autonomous thinking and critical sense"; dimension 3 "Full mastery of philosophical language, and ability to argue".

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.

The texts provided for the exam may be in English at the request of the student.