ID:
1006L
Duration (hours):
48
CFU:
9
Located in:
PESCARA
Url:
LEGAL SCIENCES FOR INTERNATIONALISATION AND BUSINESS INNOVATION/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2026
Course Catalogue:
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2027 - 31/05/2027)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
Learning Objectives:
The course aims to deepen the knowledge of the international discipline related to the topic of international investment law with specific regard to the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, and the topic of foreign sovereign debt.
Expected learning outcomes:
At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the international framework relating to the topic of international investment law with specific regard to the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change and the topic of foreign sovereign debt.
Students will then be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired by correctly setting up the treatment of concrete cases and formulating solid arguments related to them.
Knowledge and understanding:
Students are expected to demonstrate to:
- know the main international institutions and organisations active in the field of foreign investment;
- know and understand the basic rules of investment protection treatment and be able to apply the principles and instruments in the field of foreign investment;
- know the internationalisation process and to know how to apply the instruments;
- know both the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change;
- know the internationalisation process and to know how to apply the instruments;
- know the subject of foreign sovereign debt.
Autonomous assessment capacity:
Students are expected to demonstrate that they are able to make appropriate connections between international investment rules and principles, sustainable foreign investment rules, relevant rules on the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, the topic of foreign sovereign debt, and other general and treaty rules of international law.
Communication skills:
With regard to the subject of foreign investment, to the subject of sustainable foreign investment law, to the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, and to the subject of foreign sovereign debt, students should demonstrate their ability to
- draw up dossiers and report on concrete cases;
- solve problems of concrete realisation;
- correctly set out the discussion on specific issues, and formulate appropriate arguments.
The course aims to deepen the knowledge of the international discipline related to the topic of international investment law with specific regard to the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, and the topic of foreign sovereign debt.
Expected learning outcomes:
At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the international framework relating to the topic of international investment law with specific regard to the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change and the topic of foreign sovereign debt.
Students will then be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired by correctly setting up the treatment of concrete cases and formulating solid arguments related to them.
Knowledge and understanding:
Students are expected to demonstrate to:
- know the main international institutions and organisations active in the field of foreign investment;
- know and understand the basic rules of investment protection treatment and be able to apply the principles and instruments in the field of foreign investment;
- know the internationalisation process and to know how to apply the instruments;
- know both the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change;
- know the internationalisation process and to know how to apply the instruments;
- know the subject of foreign sovereign debt.
Autonomous assessment capacity:
Students are expected to demonstrate that they are able to make appropriate connections between international investment rules and principles, sustainable foreign investment rules, relevant rules on the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, the topic of foreign sovereign debt, and other general and treaty rules of international law.
Communication skills:
With regard to the subject of foreign investment, to the subject of sustainable foreign investment law, to the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, and to the subject of foreign sovereign debt, students should demonstrate their ability to
- draw up dossiers and report on concrete cases;
- solve problems of concrete realisation;
- correctly set out the discussion on specific issues, and formulate appropriate arguments.
Course Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of international law is recommended.
Knowledge of international law is recommended.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods:
The course is structured in a theoretical part and a practical part divided as follows:
- classroom lectures on international foreign investment law, sustainable foreign investment law and relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change and on foreign sovereign debt;
- seminars, workshops and simulations of practical cases to be solved and techniques for the preparation and drafting of in-depth practical dossiers on the subjects of foreign investment, sustainable foreign investment law and relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, and on the subject of foreign sovereign debt.
Class attendance is not mandatory but is recommended.
The course is structured in a theoretical part and a practical part divided as follows:
- classroom lectures on international foreign investment law, sustainable foreign investment law and relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change and on foreign sovereign debt;
- seminars, workshops and simulations of practical cases to be solved and techniques for the preparation and drafting of in-depth practical dossiers on the subjects of foreign investment, sustainable foreign investment law and relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change, and on the subject of foreign sovereign debt.
Class attendance is not mandatory but is recommended.
Assessment Methods
Assessment and examination methods:
The final exam is oral and in Italian (for Erasmus students or others, it may be in English, at the student's discretion).
The exam is the same for both attending and non-attending students.
The grade is out of thirty.
The arguments reflect those dealt with during the teaching and included in the programme/syllabus.
Partial examinations: there is the possibility of a midterm exam to help students prepare for the final exam; this is reserved for students who attend class.
Students with disabilities, specific learning disorders (SLD), or other special educational needs may receive individualized exam arrangements—in compliance with regulations and the University’s Service Charter (https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024-02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf) subject to prior agreement with the course instructor. To request compensatory measures and dispensations, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service and follow the procedure outlined in the Service Charter. Students are encouraged to contact the instructor during the course or well in advance of the exam date to clarify exam procedures and the measures accepted. For guidance and information regarding the various services offered by the University, students may contact the designated Department Representative, Prof. Carlo Alberto Ciaralli (carloalberto.ciaralli@unich.it)
The final exam is oral and in Italian (for Erasmus students or others, it may be in English, at the student's discretion).
The exam is the same for both attending and non-attending students.
The grade is out of thirty.
The arguments reflect those dealt with during the teaching and included in the programme/syllabus.
Partial examinations: there is the possibility of a midterm exam to help students prepare for the final exam; this is reserved for students who attend class.
Students with disabilities, specific learning disorders (SLD), or other special educational needs may receive individualized exam arrangements—in compliance with regulations and the University’s Service Charter (https://www.unich.it/sites/default/files/2024-02/carta_dei_servizi_0.pdf) subject to prior agreement with the course instructor. To request compensatory measures and dispensations, students must contact the CON_TE_STO Service and follow the procedure outlined in the Service Charter. Students are encouraged to contact the instructor during the course or well in advance of the exam date to clarify exam procedures and the measures accepted. For guidance and information regarding the various services offered by the University, students may contact the designated Department Representative, Prof. Carlo Alberto Ciaralli (carloalberto.ciaralli@unich.it)
Texts
Bibliography/Readings:
- - M. R. Mauro, Diritto internazionale dell'economia, E.S.I., Naples, 2026.
[As an alternative to the above-mentioned textbook by Prof. M.R. Mauro, international students may use the following textbook: F.M. Palombino (ed.), Introduction to International Economic Law, 2025, Routledge-Giappichelli, pp. 55-136].
- P. Acconci, Investimenti stranieri sostenibili – Diritto e governance internazionale e dell’Unione europea, Editoriale Scientifica, Napoli, 2023 (Only Chapter II “Investimenti stranieri sostenibili attraverso il diritto internazionale e dell’Unione europea”).
- J.E. Vinuales, Foreign investment and the environment in international law: The current state of play, CEENRG, Cambridge, 2016
Text to be consulted:
- A. Arena, J. Martire, R. Nocerino, A. Torino, Il codice dell'Organizzazione Mondiale del Commercio, Editoriale Scientifica, Naples, 2009.
- B. Nascimbene, Unione europea - Trattati, VII ed., Giappichelli, Torino, 2024.
WEF, Guidebook on Facilitating Climate FDI, Whitepaper, July, 2023.
Additional teaching material and documents will be uploaded on the e-learning platform.
- - M. R. Mauro, Diritto internazionale dell'economia, E.S.I., Naples, 2026.
[As an alternative to the above-mentioned textbook by Prof. M.R. Mauro, international students may use the following textbook: F.M. Palombino (ed.), Introduction to International Economic Law, 2025, Routledge-Giappichelli, pp. 55-136].
- P. Acconci, Investimenti stranieri sostenibili – Diritto e governance internazionale e dell’Unione europea, Editoriale Scientifica, Napoli, 2023 (Only Chapter II “Investimenti stranieri sostenibili attraverso il diritto internazionale e dell’Unione europea”).
- J.E. Vinuales, Foreign investment and the environment in international law: The current state of play, CEENRG, Cambridge, 2016
Text to be consulted:
- A. Arena, J. Martire, R. Nocerino, A. Torino, Il codice dell'Organizzazione Mondiale del Commercio, Editoriale Scientifica, Naples, 2009.
- B. Nascimbene, Unione europea - Trattati, VII ed., Giappichelli, Torino, 2024.
WEF, Guidebook on Facilitating Climate FDI, Whitepaper, July, 2023.
Additional teaching material and documents will be uploaded on the e-learning platform.
Contents
Contents:
The course covers the topic of international investment law, dealing with the evolution of the discipline of foreign direct investment law, its legal regime, application problems and solutions in practice.
The course specifically addresses the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change.
The course also deals with foreign sovereign debt, covering the theoretical framework, application problems and solutions in practice.
The course covers the topic of international investment law, dealing with the evolution of the discipline of foreign direct investment law, its legal regime, application problems and solutions in practice.
The course specifically addresses the subject of sustainable foreign investment law and the subject of relevant legislation in the relationship between foreign investment and climate change.
The course also deals with foreign sovereign debt, covering the theoretical framework, application problems and solutions in practice.
Course Language
Teaching language:
Italian and English. Furthermore, in order to improve English proficiency, additional advanced seminars will be provided in English.
Italian and English. Furthermore, in order to improve English proficiency, additional advanced seminars will be provided in English.
More information
Additional information:
E-mail: ferdinando.franceschelli@unich.it
Student receiving hours are scheduled on the days and times indicated on the professor's page:
E-mail: ferdinando.franceschelli@unich.it
Student receiving hours are scheduled on the days and times indicated on the professor's page:
Degrees
Degrees
LEGAL SCIENCES FOR INTERNATIONALISATION AND BUSINESS INNOVATION
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