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030356 KU Introduction to English Contract and Tort Law (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
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).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 15.03. 16:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM51 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 29.03. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 19.04. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 03.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 17.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 31.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 14.06. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides an introduction into two core topics under English law, contract and tort law, with a view to giving Continental European students an insight into the common law system. It is examined on the basis of a midterm and final exam.

Assessment and permitted materials

2 written exams (1 hour 30 mins each)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Midterm exam = 40% of total grade
Final exam = 60% of total grade

Which are the lowest prerequisites to pass the course?
Participation and a pass (ie minimum 50%)

Examination topics

Same as the content above

Reading list

Basic ReadingFrancis Quinn, Elliott & Quinn's Contract Law, 12th edn Francis Quinn, Elliott & Quinn's Tort Law, 12th ednOptional Mark Lunney,Donal Nolan, andKen Oliphant, Tort Law: Text and Materials, 6th ednEwan McKendrick, Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials, 9th edn

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