81763 - Rights in The European Public Sphere

Academic Year 2026/2027

Learning outcomes

The course aims at analyzing the growth of a European public sphere. At the end of the course, students will be able to recognize the development of rights, as well as to assess the degree to which these have become common throughout different national systems, and to develop arguments relating to controversial rights.

Course contents

1. Introduction, 2. Theoretical Framework, 3. Abortion, 4. Same Sex Marriage, 5. Freedom of Religion, 6. Euthanasia.

Readings/Bibliography

https://virtuale.unibo.it/course/view.php?id=34648

Teaching methods

Seminar with active student participation. 

Assessment methods

seminar participation and a final exam

Teaching tools

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (DSA) may contact the University’s dedicated service to arrange appropriate support.

The course materials are available on Virtuale, class sessions will use a variety of materials, including case law, video clips, academic books and articles, audio clips. 

Office hours

See the website of Cindy Lynn Skach

SDGs

Good health and well-being Gender equality Sustainable cities

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.