Instructional goals
Political and Legal Thought to master the origins and development of Public Law
Prerequisites
History and Philosophy of Law
Intended learning outcomes
The student should manage the main concept of the classical public law thought.
Course Contents
The foundations and idea of public law. History and concepts
Reference Books
M. Loughlin, The idea of public law, Oxford University Press, 2004.
Teaching Methods
Lecture and Q&A/debate
Assessment Method
Written exam
Thesis assignment criteria
None.
Week 1
Governing: meaning and concepts
Week 2
Politics: the autonomy of the Political
Week 3
Representation: concepts, meanings, history.
Week 4
Sovereignity: meanings and concepts.
Week 5
Constituent power: history and meanings.
Week 6
Rights: concept and history
Week 7
Political Jurisprudence: concepts and context.
Week 8
Reason of the State: history and meanings.
Week 9
Method: the droit politique
Week 10
The principles of public law
Week 11
Theory of public law
Week 12
Theory of public law 2