030533 KU Introduction to US Law (2024S)
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 12.02.2024 00:01 to Mo 26.02.2024 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 14.03.2024 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
11.03.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
18.03.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
08.04.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
15.04.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
22.04.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
29.04.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
06.05.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
13.05.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
N
Monday
27.05.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
03.06.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
10.06.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Monday
17.06.
15:00 - 17:00
Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
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.
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: Th 07.03.2024 08:05
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.