030652 KU EU Constitutional Law (2026W)
An In-depth Look at Common Structures and Traditions of Member States
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 14.09.2026 00:01 to We 30.09.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 29.10.2026 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 13.10. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SEM31 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- N Thursday 05.11. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Thursday 03.12. 13:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Thursday 14.01. 13:00 - 16:00 Digital
- Thursday 21.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Monday 25.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal U14 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
- Tuesday 26.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course aims to introduce students to the common constitutional traditions of the nowadays European Union by drawing from the (constitutional) legal history of its Member States. This course thus deals with the foundations and structural characteristics as well as principles of EU constitutional law. Furthermore, current challenges for the European Union shall be examined and discussed on the basis of the principles of European constitutional law and general policy.Students are encouraged to actively contribute by drawing from the constitutional systems of their member states. The constitutional law of selected Member States and its influence on EU constitutional law are then analysed in context. Current challenges for the European Union will also be analysed and discussed.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students must pass a written exam and demonstrate participation in class, weighted as follows:
Written exam: 80% and participation in class: 20%.
Written exam: 80% and participation in class: 20%.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students must demonstrate a general and fundamental understanding of the principles of European constitutional law and their application by European institutions, the European Court of Justice, and the Member States of the Union. Course literature will be made available to registeres students only via Moodle. Please note that the presentations used in class cannot be made available.
Examination topics
Please note the information under “Minimum requirements and assessment criteria.”Additionally:
There is the option of writing an ERASMUS paper; topics will be provided and discussed during the first course unit. Your own suggestions are welcome!The following additional ECTS credits can be earned by writing an ERASMUS paper:
For 25,000 characters - 2 additional ECTS
For 36,000 characters - 3 additional ECTS
For 50,000 characters - 4 additional ECTS
There is the option of writing an ERASMUS paper; topics will be provided and discussed during the first course unit. Your own suggestions are welcome!The following additional ECTS credits can be earned by writing an ERASMUS paper:
For 25,000 characters - 2 additional ECTS
For 36,000 characters - 3 additional ECTS
For 50,000 characters - 4 additional ECTS
Reading list
Course material shall be provided to *registered* students only via MOODLE.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Tu 29.09.2026 14:46