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Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Governance dell'emergenza - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
9
C
SECS-P/08
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
B
IUS/01
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
Final exam
18
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
9
C
SECS-P/08
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
B
IUS/01
1 module to be chosen among the following
1 module to be chosen among the following
Final exam
18
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further foreign language skills
6
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Stage/Project work
6
F
-

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Teaching code

4S003637

Coordinator

Enrico Milano

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

IUS/13 - INTERNATIONAL LAW

Period

1° semestre (1B) - 1° anno dal Nov 15, 2018 al Dec 22, 2018.

Learning outcomes

The programme provides a wide-ranging analysis of institutional and normative aspects of the gov-ernance of international crises encompassing armed conflicts (both national and international), climate change, natural disasters, as well as humanitarian crises. Moreover it focuses on what responders must do during critical period of crisis response and on how organizations can prepare themselves for high performance in this situations. It examines which skills and management systems crises demand; considers the differences between managing routine emergencies and crisis and asks how organizations can effectively prepare for crises in advance. The aim of the course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge across the whole subject area. Starting from the understanding of functions and purposes of the international intervention in areas of crisis, the course will focus on legal and institutional framework for military humanitarian interventions, the applicable law to and rules of engagements of military contingents deployed in host-states, and the accountability mechanisms addressing their violations. In line with the aims of the masters’ programme, in particular concerning the acquisition of legal skills, the student will acquire the capacity to identify the applicable legal regime and to apply it to concrete situations, while seeking possible solutions through sound legal reasoning and argumentation.

Program

1) International crises today: a conceptual framework. (4h)
2) Essential features of public international law: subjects, sources, responsibility, the use of force and the self-defence. (10h)
3) Threats to peace and international security: the role of the United Nations, Regional Organizations and Coalition of States, with particular reference to peace-keeping, peace-enforcement e peace-building. (8h)
4) Overview of the regime of international responsibility: individual, State and International Organizations responsibility. (6h)
5) The fight against international terrorism and the phenomenon of foreign fighters (6h)
6) Cyberspace and international regulation (6h)
7) Global warming and the international response. (6h)
8) International disaster law. (4h)
9) Case study: Western Sahara. (4h)

Examination Methods

Students attending classes will be evaluated through a written exam articulated in a part concerning the knowledge of relevant notions, through multiple choices questions, and a part of critical elaboration of the topics deals with during the lectures.

Students not attending classes will be evaluated through an oral exam on the basis of material posted on the e-learning website and relevant readings. As for the written exam, the oral exam will be aimed at ascertaining the understanding of relevant notions and the ability to critically elaborate specific analyses of relevant issues.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents