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
Student:
U1: knows how to make a contract
U2: is able to interpret the declaration of will
U3: has basic skills in preparing a draft of a contract
U3. knows how to execute contractual obligations
U4. can analyze the consequences of various defects of consent
U5. is capable of comparing different solutions in various legal systems
U6: can define unjustified enrichment cases
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
Course coordinators
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.
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
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