DIRITTO CIVILE I
- Overview
- Assessment methods
- Learning objectives
- Contents
- Bibliography
- Delivery method
- Teaching methods
In order to attend the exam of Civil Law students must have already passed the exams of Private Law and Constitutional Law.
A good knowledge of the fundamental basis of Private Law is required.
The exam consists of an oral examination focused on the whole content of the course (part I and part II). The exam consists of an interview aimed at ascertaining the students’ knowledge of the subjects of the course, their understanding, the acquisition of appropriate language, the ability to synthesize, re-elaborate and link contents in an autonomous way.
The course of Civil Law is divided into two parts, which deal respectedly with the law of obligations (part I) and contract law (part II). Lessons for both part I and II are held during the first semester.
The aim of the course is to enable students to gain:
- deep knowledge of two subjects among the most important of civil law (contract and obligations), understanding of their general principles, ability to interpret them in the view of doctrine and jurisprudence;
- ability to rework the principles and rules object of study and to apply such knowledge to specific cases;
- ability to interpret and systematically reading legislation; independent capacity to identify the ratio behind each law;
- the use of an appropriate legal language;
- a level of learning ability which will enable them to continue their studies with a high level of autonomy.
The first part of the course (Civil law – Part I) deals with the law of obligations (art. 1173 – 1320 c.c.). In particular, the course focuses on: basic concepts and general principles; types of obligation; debtors, creditors and change of parties; set-off and merger; extinction of obligations; place and time of performance; responsibility and remedies for non-performance.
F. GALGANO, Le obbligazioni in generale (corso di diritto civile), Padova, CEDAM.
For a good preparation on institutions and basic principles is also recommended P. Trimarchi, Istituzioni di diritto privato, Milano, Giuffrè, §§ 1-70; 108-274; 330-381.
It is then necessary to consult a good updated edition of the Civil Code and relevant laws.
Additional materials, information and updates will be available by consulting the E-learning platform.
Learning activities consist of 40 hours of lectures to be held from remote in distance learning via Teams.
Seminars and practical classes will be eventually held, according to the arrangements and timetable which will be communicated by the Professor at the beginning of the course.