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030659 KU EU Consumer Protection Law (2024W)

4.00 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

  • Tuesday 03.12. 12:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SEM62 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
  • Wednesday 04.12. 12:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SEM63 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
  • Monday 09.12. 12:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Tuesday 10.12. 12:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SEM62 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
  • Friday 13.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SEM63 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to provide an analysis of the legal framework for consumer protection within the European Union. It will cover the rights and obligations of consumers and businesses, examine relevant case law from the Court of Justice of the EU, and address issues related to the implementation of EU consumer protection laws into national legislation. Students will gain an understanding of the evolution and goals of EU consumer protection law and engage in discussions on current issues and future trends in this field.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam with four questions. The exam will last for 1.5 hours and will take place on Friday 13.12.2024.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The exam is intended to evaluate students’ overall understanding of the reading material and topics covered during the course. Therefore, students should be well-versed in the reading material and should have closely followed the lecture units.

Examination topics

The exam will cover topics from the reading material that have been discussed in the course, along with the course content itself.

Reading list

Howells, G., St. Weatherill, Consumer Protection Law, 2nd Edition, Routledge, 2017
Howells, G., Twigg-Flesner, Chr., Th. Wilhelmsson, Rethinking EU Consumer Law, Routledge, 2017
Piedelièvre, St., Droit de la consommation, Economica, 2020

Specialized bibliography will be recommended for the individual topics that will be examined during the course

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