618.300 (22S) Introduction to Law - Introduction to the International Dimensions of Law

Sommersemester 2022

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First course session
02.03.2022 09:00 - 10:00 Online Off Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Course title german Introduction to Law - Introduction to the International Dimensions of Law
Type Lecture
Course model Attendance-based course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 50
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 02.03.2022
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

As indicated by its title, this course will focus on an introduction to Comparative Law, Conflict of Laws, European Law and Public International Law (with a focus on all questions of the law applicable (choice of law) in cases with a foreign element).

Teaching methodology

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This is a discourse-oriented course: the focus is on discussion and explanation. The aim is to deepen, specialize and implement basic knowledge, specialist knowledge and case-solving skills. There is compulsory preparation on the basis of given course materials, compulsory attendance and compulsory participation (in various forms). However, a screencast and online meetings are readily available.

Course content

Participants should obtain basic knowledge in Comparative Law, Conflict of Laws, European Law and Public International Law; understanding of problems in mentioned areas of law and (some) competence in questions of the law applicable in cases with a foreign element.

Prior knowledge expected

Instruction and assessment will be exclusively in English, and participants should have an appropriate level of linguistic competence.

Literature

A textbook specifically designed for this lecture – Lurger/Thiede, The International Dimensions of Law, 3. Ed 2016 – as well as texts and materials – Thiede/Koch/Ortner, Conflict of Laws, Texts and Materials, 5. Ed 2018 – are available.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Attendance and active participation in the course as well as a positive final exam (multiple choice) are mandatory.

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Grading scheme

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Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 14W.3)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • §11 Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 10.0 ECTS)
        • 618.300 Introduction to Law - Introduction to the International Dimensions of Law (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Business and Law (SKZ: 519, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Kompetenzerweiterung Rechtswissenschaften/Facheinschlägige Praxis (Compulsory elective)
      • 15.1. Kompetenzerweiterung 1 ( 0.0h VO, VC, KS, SE, VI / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 618.300 Introduction to Law - Introduction to the International Dimensions of Law (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Business and Law (SKZ: 519, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
        • 618.300 Introduction to Law - Introduction to the International Dimensions of Law (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Introduction to Law (Compulsory subject)
      • 3.1 Introduction to Law ( 0.0h VO, VI / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 618.300 Introduction to Law - Introduction to the International Dimensions of Law (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen

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