History of the European Obligation Law in Comparative Context 1300-OG-OB-LAW-KPP

In addition to the brief description: the topics of the course are strictly connected with the European contract and unjustified enrichment law. Every issue is discussed both in historical and comparative dimensions, however, emphasis is placed on contemporary law. Students are previously asked to study a particular issue at home in order to take a part in the discussion conducted by the lecturer, especially they should read an indicated chapter of one of the books mentioned below (Literature). Each student is required to present the development of a particular institution and its contemporary regulation in his own national legal system.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in discussion seminar - 15 hrs - consultations- 5 hrs Self-study hours: - preparation for discussion seminar - 5 hrs - writing essays/ papers - 15 hrs - reading literature- 60 hrs Altogether: 100 hrs (4 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student: W1: knows the basics of contract law in foreign countries W2: is familiar with the fundamental principles of contract law such as freedom of contract W3: has knowledge of the formation of contract, interpretation of contract, defects of consent and breach of contract in German, French, common law and in the systems of law of participants of this course W4: has basic knowledge of unjustified enrichment law W5: has knowledge about the history of obligation law

Learning outcomes - skills

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student: K1: understands the significance of contracts K2: understands the need for exchange of goods K3: is sensitive to social and economic justice K4: is aware of the need to observe the law and fulfil contractual obligations

Teaching methods

Expository teaching methods: - participatory lecture

Prerequisites

There are no special prerequisites for participation in this course, however general knowledge of civil law is helpful.

Course coordinators

Term 2025/26Z:

Jagoda Jaskulska
Marek Sobczyk

Term 2022/23Z:

Marek Sobczyk

Term 2023/24Z:

Marek Sobczyk

Term 2024/25Z:

Jagoda Jaskulska
Marek Sobczyk

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
- activity U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, K1, K2, K3, K4
- three short papers on the topics chosen by the student from the course W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6

Assessment criteria:
- activity – 0-25 pts
- papers – 0-25 pts each paper

fail- 0-49 pts (<50%)
satisfactory- 50-59 pts (>49%)

Practical placement

not applicable

Additional information

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