Universität Wien

030533 KU Introduction to US Law (2021S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 300 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 09.03. 11:00 - 12:00 Digital (Kickoff Class)
  • Thursday 11.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 18.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 25.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 15.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 22.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 29.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 06.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 20.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 27.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 10.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital
  • Thursday 17.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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.

Examination topics

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

Reading list

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:12