030369 KU Comparative Constitutional Law in Post-Conflict Settings (2020S)
Case Study: Western Balkans
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).
- Registration is open from Mo 10.02.2020 00:01 to We 18.03.2020 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Tu 26.05.2020 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 18.03. 17:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM62 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG (Kickoff Class)
- Tuesday 26.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM63 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
- Wednesday 27.05. 16:30 - 19:30 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Thursday 28.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM62 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
- Friday 29.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM63 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The course provides an introduction to some general issues of constitutional law (constitution-making; structure of government; constitutional review; fundamental rights) from a comparative legal perspective by focusing on the Western Balkan (WB) region. During the course it is explored how the particular Western Balkan states handle these general constitutional issues, particularly in the light of the post-conflict era and processes of internationalization and democratization. By examining both the general constitutional issues and how they are realized in specific constitutional systems in the Western Balkans, the students will develop the ability to use constitutional legal material from unfamiliar legal systems, as well as the ability to analyse and evaluate it. Students are encouraged to critically reflect on similarities and differences among these constitutions and discuss the reasons and consequences related to different constitutional solutions.
Assessment and permitted materials
Oral presentations on a selected constitutional matter in a specific WB state jurisdiction. Students are required to hand in a short briefing paper (approx. 5 pages) one week prior to the presentation and, where appropriate, to reflect on the provided feedback. Active participation in the discussions following the presentations is compulsory.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
For a positive grade, students are required to:
- make an oral presentation and submit a short briefing paper prior to it (70%)
- actively participate in the discussions (30%)Attendance is mandatory in the first unit during which the topics will be assigned.
- make an oral presentation and submit a short briefing paper prior to it (70%)
- actively participate in the discussions (30%)Attendance is mandatory in the first unit during which the topics will be assigned.
Examination topics
The main characteristics of the constitutional systems in the Western Balkans and the independent application of comparative analytical skills which are discussed during the course.
Reading list
Tushnet, Advanced Introduction to Comparative Constitutional Law (2018)
Country-specific reading material will be provided during the course via Moodle-Platform
Country-specific reading material will be provided during the course via Moodle-Platform
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 31.03.2022 00:15