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030652 KU EU Constitutional Law: Principles and Structures (2017S)

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

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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 21.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG (Kickoff Class)
  • Tuesday 28.03. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Tuesday 28.03. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Thursday 30.03. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Thursday 30.03. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Saturday 01.04. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
  • Saturday 01.04. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course EU Constitutional Law - Principles and Structures intends to deal with structural features and principles of EU constitutional law.
The methodology to approach discussion will revolve around comparative analysis of constitutional law and ther influence on EU constitutional law.
The first part of the course is thus devoted to the üprinciple of democracy and the development of the European Union and its defining features, then centering on the principle of primacy and the preliminary rulings procedure. The second part focusses on the actors of European integrationand their interplay. The third part is devoted to the principles of direct effect, State liability. the fourth part ist scheduled to deal with fundamental rights. Finally, in the fifth and last part of this course, questions of union citizenship and human rights' protection shall be discussed, followed by a general wrap-up discussion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Essay (homework): 70% and
Participation in class: 30%

Discussion and exchange of ideas are essential to academic work. For assignments in this course, your are encouraged to consult with your classmates on the choice of paper topics and to share sources.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Collaboration in Written Work:
You should ensure that any written work you submit for evaluation is the result of your own reseacrh and writing and that it reflects your own approach to the topic. You must also adhere to standard citation practices.
If you receive any help with your writing (e.g. feedback on drafts), you must also acknowledge this assistance.

Examination topics

Reading list

A list of judgements of the ECJ and works of reference to be consulted before each class will be provided via the Moodle-system on 1st March 2017.

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