Universität Wien

030667 KU Introduction to Jewish Law in Context (2022W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED

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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

  • Thursday 13.10. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 20.10. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 27.10. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 03.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 10.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 17.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Friday 18.11. 12:15 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM64 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
  • Thursday 24.11. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 01.12. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 15.12. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 12.01. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 19.01. 17:15 - 18:45 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course "Introduction to Jewish law in context" persues two targets. On the one hand it is designed to provide students with a very basic introduction to Jewish law. Students are acquainted with the sources of Jewish law, with Jewish law as a legal system operating (most of the time) without a state and with the application of Jewish law. On the other hand, it aims at putting Jewish law into context. There are several aspects to this contextualization of Jewish law. On a very basic level European legal history is to be reconstruced on the basis of the inclusion of Jewish law. A closely related aspect to be addressed is the fuction of Jewish law as a model or point of reference for non-Jewish law. In addition to the discussion of concrete historical examples, Jewish law will also be employed to discuss questions of legal theory, for example rights-based vs duty-based legal systems, the significance of interpretation or the importance of minority opinions. Another aspect to be addressed is the relationship between Jewish law and non-Jewish law in Europe, the USA (and Israel) as a question of conflict of laws. Finally the impact of the European experience on the formation of Jewish law will be discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation will be contiuously assessed by the participating faculty. I addition faculty may demand small tasks on the basis of reading assignments and with regard to the discussion as conducted in class.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Regular attendance (not more than two classes may be missed). At least a pass (grade 4) at the exam (if an exam is found necessary).

Examination topics

Subject matter as discussed in class.

Reading list

Reading assignments as provided on moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 11:26