Rights and democracy. the multilevel protection of fundamental rights and the role of constitutional and european CourtsRights and democracy

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” (1 Feb.) 2. “Citizenship in the Roman Law” (SESSION 1, 6 Feb.) 3. “Citizenship in the Roman Law - Workshop” (SESSION 1, 13 Feb.) 4. “The Erosion of Democracy and the Rule of Law in EU Member States (and what the EU Can Do about it)” (SESSION 1, 20 Feb) 5. “The Human Dimension of International Law - Part II” (SESSION 2, 27 Feb.) 6. “EU Protection of Fundamental Rights – Part I” (SESSION 2, 8 Mar.) 7. “EU Protection of Fundamental Rights – Part II” (SESSION 2, 15 Mar.) 8. “The Spanish and German Constitutional Court and the “dialogic” relationship with the ECJ – Part I” (SESSION 2, 19 Mar.) 9. “Minority rights: monitoring and reporting human rights violation in a fragile context”(HR in action: 26 Mar.) 10. “European citizens’ initiative and ECJ” (SESSION 3, 4 Apr.) 11. “European citizens’ initiative and ECJ - Workshop” (SESSION 3, 9 Apr.) 12. “The Democratization of the EU” (SESSION 3, 11 Apr.) 13. “The Democratization of the EU - Workshop” (SESSION 3, 16 Apr.) 14. “AI and fundamental rights protection” (SESSION 4, 23 Apr.) 15. “AI and fundamental rights protection - Workshop” (SESSION 4, 30 Apr.) 16. “The methodological tools of the European Court of Human Rights in immigration related cases: margin of appreciation and judicial activism arguments” (SESSION 4, 7 May) 17. “The right to health care and end of life issues” (HR in action: 14 May). Insights on 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 2024-02-01

Virtual Part closing date 2024-05-14

Total student workload 125

Specific field of studies No

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 2024-06-10

Physical Part Description The physical part of the Summer School will take place over 5 days, more precisely from 10 to 14 June 2024, 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; lectures given by professors and researchers involved in the project on the above-mentioned topics; workshops actively involving the students; a round table discussion on the last day; 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 2024-06-14

Language level required B2

Field of studies related to the course Social Science and Humanities Law

Course location Rome, Italy

Course language English