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| DROI1104-3 | Belgian Judicial System (Partim)
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| Duration : | 45h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Number of credits : |
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| Lecturer : | Frédéric Georges |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The aim of the course is to describe from a general point of view the Belgian judicial system. It constitutes a prerequisite for the course of procedural law, which is to be studied thereafter. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The course aims at providing students with a sufficient knowledge of the Belgian judicial system. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| None |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Teaching is ex cathedra, except for practical exercises, during which students are expected to take an active role. A book, published by Larcier, is available (see hereunder). |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures and tutorials take place during the first quarter of the year. Some important points of the course may be reviewed by experienced students. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The course's teaching is based on Les institutions judiciaires : organisation et éléments de compétence, written by G. de Leval and Fr. Georges. Students are also required to purchase the Belgian Code judiciaire. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Assessment will be by a written exam. Students are required to demonstrate their knowledge and their understanding of matters exposed in the book and during the lectures as well. |
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Contacts :
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| Questions on the course may be asked to Mrs Valérie CHANTRY (v.chantry@avocat.be) and Mr Damien DESSARD (damien@dessard.be). Besides, sessions specially dedicated to questions will be organised and announced in advance. |
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