Comparative Course on Law of Obligations and Tort Law

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module MREC0410 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): Practice/Exercises(hours): 30,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Britt Weyts Wilhelmus Weterings Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Bachelor in Law *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The students must acquire knowledge, insight and skills in the domain of comparative law of obligations and tort law. 3. Course content The first part of the course focuses on the question whether there already exists a ius commune in the domain of tort law and whether Europe needs one. In the second part of the course, the students make a thorough comparative analysis of a subject in the domain of tort law in Belgium and two other European countries. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Tutorials Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments Participation in classroom activities 6. Compulsory reading – study material At the start of the course, the students will be informed about the study material that they need. 7. Recommended reading - study material Nihil 8. Tutoring Prof. Weyts is available for questions before, during and after lectures. Students may also contact her by e-mail: britt.weyts@ua.ac.be laatste aanpassing: last update: 08/10/2010 10:00 katia.detemmerman