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| DROI8003-1 | Conflict of laws : selected questions | |||||
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| Duration : | 15h Th | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Patrick Wautelet | |||||
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| Course contents : | The course is meant as an introduction to the various aspects of nationality law. Although formally based on the study of the Code of Belgian Nationality, the course will in effect seek to understand nationality by looking at the issue in a broader context. The following themes will be addressed : (1) What is Nationality? (2) Nationality Law and International Law (3) Nationality and the European construction (4) Nationality and Immigration (5) Evolving role of nationality in private international law (6) Dual citizenships The instructor will make available a collection of materials (texts of international conventions and Belgian statutory materials, but also a collection of cases, both from Belgian and foreign courts). A detailed handout of each lecture will also be available. | |||||
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| Course objective : | The objective is twofold : on the one hand give students a basic overview of the main concepts and questions in the field studied, and on the other hand shed some light on the role of nationality in the law today. | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | students should at least have a basic command of English | |||||
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| Organization : | The course will be taught in lecture style. Students will, however, be invited to prepare the lectures and read the cases assigned for the next lecture. Preparation is strongly recommended, especially if the students command of the French language is limited. | |||||
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| Assessment : | Students will be required to take part in a written exam. They will be asked to solve a practical case. Students can use all materials (notes, textbooks and dictionaries) to prepare and solve the exam. Questions and queries may be addressed to : patrick.wautelet@ulg.ac.be | |||||
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| Contacts : | questions and observations may be sent to patrick.wautelet@ulg.ac.be | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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