Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Genoa offers a comprehensive program in Private Law, providing students with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and institutions of private law.

Objectives and Contents

Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in private law, covering topics such as:

• Introduction to law
• Persons and their capabilities
• Property and real rights
• Obligations
• Contracts
• Tort law
• Unilateral acts

Course Content

The program covers a wide range of subjects, including:

• Private law and public law
• The sources of law
• Private international law
• Community law
• The interpretation of the law
• Legal capacity
• The ability to act
• Interdiction, disqualification and support administration
• Personality rights
• The processing of personal data
• The natural person and the legal person
• Associations, foundations and committees

Teaching Methods

• Frontal lessons (lectures)
• The course utilizes a variety of teaching methods to engage students and promote learning.

Assessment Methods

• Oral exam
• The final exam consists of an oral assessment, which evaluates students' knowledge and understanding of the course material.

Course Schedule

• The course is scheduled to take place during the second semester.
• Lectures will be held according to the university's calendar.

Faculty and Commission

• Marco Capecchi (Professor)
• Tommaso Arrigo
• Virginia Busi
• Ilaria Carassale
• Paolo Cevasco
• Luca Nanni

Exam Sessions

• The exam sessions will be held on the following dates:
  • 11/01/2022
  • 12/01/2022
  • 01/25/2022
  • 02/02/2022
  • 02/08/2022
  • 06/07/2022
  • 06/14/2022
  • 06/21/2022
  • 06/28/2022
  • 05/07/2022
  • 11/07/2022
  • 09/09/2022

Additional Information

• Any recommended preparatory and/or pre-requisites (no prerequisites)
• Expected learning outcomes:
  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
  • Autonomy of judgment
  • Communication skills
  • Learning abilities

Textbooks and Bibliography

• Pascuzzi, the law of the digital era, Il Mulino, 2016

University Information

• University of Genoa
• Via Balbi 5, 16126 Genoa
• VAT number (VAT number)