History of Law
 
Academic year:2010-2011
Course code moduleMREC20060
Semester:1st semester
Credits:3
Study load (hours)84
Theory (hours):30,00
Practice/Exercises(hours):
Other (hours):
Part-time program:
Instructor(s)Herman Van Goethem
Language of instruction:Dutch
Semester exam information:exam in the 1st semester
Contract restriction information:



1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
A basic knowledge of the history of modern times.

*Sequentiality
None




2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
To recognise the important contribution which a knowledge of the history of public law can make towards a better understanding of that law.


3. Course content

This course studies the history of Belgian public law with reference to specific case studies, such as important political incidents or conflicts.

The case studies which will be dealt with this year are: 1° the constitutional conflict between King Leopold III and his ministers, and the trials and tribulations of the Pierlot regime (1940-1942); 2° Belgium and its international status, 1940-1942; 3° administrative collaboration in Belgium, 1940-1944.




4. Teaching method
Direct contact:
  • Lectures


  • 5. Assessment method
    Exam:
  • Written, without oral presentation
  • Open book
  • Open questions


  • 6. Compulsory reading – study material
    Syllabus by the lecturer, available from Universitas, Prinsesstraat Antwerpen.


    7. Recommended reading - study material

    Useful reading will be announced during the lectures.




    8. Tutoring



    laatste aanpassing: last update: 07/01/2009 11:30 herman.vangoethem 



     
    Inhoudsverantwoordelijke(n) : Sil Bellon