Universität Wien

030533 KU Introduction to US Law (2021S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
DIGITAL
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 300 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 09.03. 11:00 - 12:00 Digital (Vorbesprechung)
  • Donnerstag 11.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 18.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 25.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 15.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 22.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 29.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 06.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 20.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 27.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 10.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Donnerstag 17.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The goal of this class is to make students acquainted with the foundations of the Common law. The focus will be on the law of the United States, with occasional references to the law of the United Kingdom. The class will cover basic questions of constitutional, criminal and procedural law. We will read original documents from the US and the UK, in particular court decisions, and analyse them in depth. The students will not only learn the basic legal principles of the Common law, but also acquire the English legal terminology that is an indispensable tool for modern international lawyers.
All classes will be held in English. Participants should have a sound basis in a national civil law (any) and a good command of the English language. No prior knowledge of the Common law is necessary.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Students will be assessed on the basis of a written exam, which will take place towards the end of the course, and on the basis of their participation during the class, weighted 70% for the written exam and 30% for oral participation.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

In order to be successful in the exam, students must demonstrate that they (1) have understood the basic principles of US and UK law, (2) are familiar with the legal sources of these legal systems, and (3) are able to understand legal texts originating from these legal systems.
The grades will be based on the comprehensiveness, soundness and accuracy of the student’s answers.

Prüfungsstoff

The written exam will consist of a series of questions that must be answered in essay format.

Literatur

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Fr 12.05.2023 00:12