Universität Wien

251129 VO VO Introduction to Legal Studies for non-lawyers (2022W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), Universitätslehrgänge
MIXED

This is a fee-based continuous education and training programme/certificate course offered by the Postgraduate Center. Please note that you must be admitted to a continuing education and training programme Human Rights to participate. For further information regarding Continuing Education Master Programs, Continuing Education Programs and Certificate Courses, please visit: https://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en/

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The course "Introduction to Legal Studies" will provide participants with knowledge concerning the concept of law, its history and theory. At the same time, it offers an introduction to different fields of law, such as Public Law, Private Law, Public International Law, European Union Law and Philosophy of Law. Participants will deepen their knowledge through lectures, presentations and group work, as well as engage in discussion with their lecturers and peers. This will create the basis necessary to fruitfully participate in the joint courses.

Assessment and permitted materials

At the end of the course, there will be a 90 minutesopen bookexam, which will take placeon site. The exam includes two parts: the first part consists ofmultiple choice questions (60 points)and the second part ofshort open questions (40 points). In each part, half of the points and 50 points in total have to be achieved for a positive assessment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

0-59 points: 5
60-69 points: 4
70-79 points: 3
80-89 points: 2
90-100 points: 1

Examination topics

Contents of the course.

Reading list

Please find the required readings for each session below.

Association in the course directory

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