Private International Law

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module MREC10050 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Thalia Kruger Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Good command of courses taught in previous academic years. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Good command and in-depth knowledge of private international law. Good understanding of the purpose of private international law, its components and the specific techniques of this particular discipline. 3. Course content The various subsections of private international law, including the conflict of jurisdictions, conflict of laws and the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decision and authentic instruments, will be dealt with during the course. The lectures will thereby detail the various international (including the multilateral conventions prepared by the Hague Conference of Private International law and the various regulations dealing with private international law) and national instruments of private international law. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Case studies - in group 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Closed book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material Powerpoint course materials 2008-2009, on-line available at Blackboard and collection of legislation. 7. Recommended reading - study material Overview of FAQ posted on Blackboard (Belgian – Dutch – French – English – Swiss) comparative law bibliography on Private International Law posted on Blackboard Selection of relevant reading listed in the various Powerpoint presentations. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 09/10/2010 22:10 thalia.kruger