030025 KU Comparative Constitutional Studies (2020S)
Part II: Patliaments - Group 1
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 04.02.2020 00:01 to We 04.03.2020 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 30.04.2020 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Please notice that there are two similar courses (030025 - Gruppe 1 and 030541 - Gruppe 2) which offer the same topics, but take place on different dates in May and June 2020.
The PRELIMINARY TALKS will take place on Tuesday 10th March for both courses, but also with different (!!!) timing.
Which group and dates are finally relevant for you, you will see as soon as registration time is over.
- Tuesday 10.03. 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SEM64 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG (Kickoff Class)
- Tuesday 26.05. 09:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM64 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
- Wednesday 27.05. 09:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM34 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course is an introduction into the Comparative Constitutional Studies lecture series held by Prof. Manfred Stelzer. It is designed to enable students to engage in a comparative study of constitutional systems from a wide variety of jurisdictions such as the UK, Germany, Australia, China, the USA, Finland etc. A thematic approach, meanwhile, provides for a variety of subject-areas: Part II of the lecture series will focus on "Parliaments". This will allow for a discussion of aspects of comparative constitutional law in greater depth - a considerable advantage for those attracted to this field.
Assessment and permitted materials
Country-by-country, selected jurisdictions are reviewed on the basis of the same pre-selected range of themes. The students will prepare oral presentations on the topic of "Parliaments" in the assigned system. Active participation in class is mandatory to complete the course. Progressively, with each new system discussed, students will learn to recognise differences and similarities from the sequence of systems.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements:Performance in all three tasks (participation in class, presentation and handout) is mandatory to complete the course. Attendance is compulsory throughout the entire course.Evaluation criteria:The course assessment is based on a point system: Reflective participation in class (5 points), quality of oral presentation (4 points) and handout (1 point). Limit to pass the class: 6 points.
Examination topics
Students are expected to read the course materials, relevant for the topic of their presentation.
Reading list
- Leyland P., “The Constitution of the United Kingdom - A Contextual Analysis”, 2nd Ed, Hart Publishing, 2012- Henderson J., “The Constitution of the Russian Federation - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2011- Harding A., Leyland P., “The Constitutional System of Thailand - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2011- Stelzer M., “The Constitution of the Republic of Austria - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2011- Husa J., “The Constitution of Finland - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2010- Matsui S., “The Constitution of Japan - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2010- Heun W., “The Constitution of Germany - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2010- Saunders C., “The Constitution of Australia - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2010- Klug H., “The Constitution of South Africa - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2010- Sidel M., “The Constitution of Vietnam - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2009- Tushnet M., “The Constitution of the United States of America - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2008- Harding A., “The Constitution of Malaysia - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2012-Butt S., “The Constitution of Indonesia - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2012-Zhang Q., “The Constitution of China - A Contextual Analysis”, Hart Publishing, 2012
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