Rights and Democracy: the Multilevel Protection of Fundamental Rights and the Role of Constitutional and European Courts
Virtual classes will take place between January and May 2023 (around 35 hours in total) and will be taught by experts and academics, providing insights on the topics which will be further examined during the summer school. Students from different universities will be involved in group presentations concerning the topics discussed. Materials for students will be provided and made available in advance through common and shared drives online. Classes are organized into 4 Topic Sessions: 1. Rights, Democracy and the Common European Heritage 2. Democracy and Participation in EU 3. Multilevel Protection of Rights 4. New Rights, Constitutional Courts and Legislative Power The agenda is organized as follows (see also the calendar provided in the attachement): 1. “Introduction to CIVIS Summer School” (25 Jan.) 2. “The Human Dimension of International Law - Part I” (SESSION 1, 30 Jan.) 3. “The Human Dimension of International Law - Part II” (SESSION 1, 3 Feb.) 4. “Citizenship in the Roman Law – Part I” (SESSION 1, 10 Feb.) 5. “European citizens’ initiative and ECJ – Part I” (SESSION 2, 24 Feb.) 6. “The Spanish and German Constitutional Court and the “dialogic” relationship with the ECJ – Part I” (SESSION 3, 28 Feb.) 7. “EU Protection of Fundamental Rights – Part I” (SESSION 3, 10 Mar.) 8. “Facial recognition and protection of fundamental rights” (SESSION 4, 16 Mar.) 9. “The multilevel protection of fundamental rights and the role of the Courts in the problematic emergence of new rights” and “The issue of surrogacy from a biopolitical perspective” (SESSION 4, 23 Mar.) 10. “The right to a remedy against an automated decision” (SESSION 4, 30 Mar.) 11. “Citizenship in the Roman Law - Part II” (SESSION 1, 13 Apr.) 12. “European citizens’ initiative and ECJ – Part II” (SESSION 2, 18 Apr.) 13. “The Democratization of the EU – Part I” (SESSION 2, 28 Apr.) 14. “The Spanish and German Constitutional Court and the “dialogic” relationship with the ECJ – Part II” (SESSION 3, 3 May) 15. “The Democratization of the EU – Part II” (SESSION 2, 8 May) 16. “EU Protection of Fundamental Rights – Part II” (SESSION 3, 19 May). Explore the relationship between rights and democracy at the present stage, with a focus on the key role of national Constitutional Courts and European Courts.
Application Deadline
Virtual Part starting date
2023-01-25
Virtual Part closing date
2023-05-19
Total student workload
100
Specific field of studies
Constitutional Law, Comparative and European Law, Constitutional Justice, Human Rights, International Law, Ethics and Political Institutions, Legal History.
Pre-requisite for selection
CV
Motivation Letter
Academic pre-requisites for applicants
Applicants should be enrolled or have a strong interest in the following fields of studies: Law, Political Science, Social Studies and Humanities.
An intermediate level of English (B2 or above) is required. However, language certificates are not requested.
Physical Part starting date
2023-06-12
Physical Part Description
The physical part of the Summer School will take place over 5 days, more precisely from 12 to 16 June 2023, at the Department of Political Science of Sapienza - University of Rome. All activities will be held in the mornings and in the afternoons, generally the afternoon will be dedicated to workshops where participants will be able to put into practice the notions assimilated during the lectures and work together in groups. In particular, it is planned to organize an initial opening event to illustrate the various initiatives and welcome the participants; eight lectures given by professors and researchers involved in the project on the above-mentioned topics; three workshops actively involving the students; a round table discussion on the last day; and a visit to the Italian Parliament. The lectures and activities planned in person also represent an added value as they will allow students and scholars to exchange research ideas and study experiences, as well as to develop new lines of research for future joint projects. Moreover, participants will gain the opportunity to be part of the academic community of La Sapienza, which is in fact one of the oldest universities in the world and the largest university in Europe. Its mission is to support the development of a knowledge society through research, excellence, high-quality education as well as international networking. This tradition of research and culture is fully rooted in the humus of a city whose millennial history has helped shape and define Europe's cultural and legal roots.
Physical Part closing date
2023-06-16
Language level required
B2
Field of studies related to the course
Social Science and Humanities
Law
Course location
Rome, Italy.
Course language
English