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| HULG0285-1 | General and environmental law
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| Lecturer : | Daniel Ferette |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| General overview: a brief look at different branches of law from a perspective of landscape architecture. The profession of the landscape architect; searching for a legal text. Main types of contracts and, specifically, business contracts
Goods
Inheritance and donations
Commercial law - non-profit making organisations
Tax law: Personal income tax and VAT
Labour law
Environmental law, particularly single permits and impact assessments |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Provide the essential points of reference and a foundation in legal subjects which landscape architects may encounter. An effort is made to ensure that this course fits well with landscape architcts' activities and concerns. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Introduction to law (15 hour course in 3 BAP): organisation of the Belgian state, the judicial system, duties (civil responsibility and contracts), individuals (in 3 BAP) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Resolution of simple cases,
Presentation of and commentary on legal documents. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course is delivered in 1 MAP during the second term. It consists of 45 hours delivered in two-hour sessions, and a single three-hour session. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Powerpoint slides and various Word documents will be distributed prior to the start of the course to enable students to regularly study the subject. Various very practical documents and case studies will be provided in the documentation. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| In June and September, a written exam (resolution of case studies and questions requiring reasoning ability) and an oral exam (questions on concepts studied and connections between them). |
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Organizational remarks :
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| Notwithstanding the existence of course notes, attendance in the oral classes and case study sessions is indispensable for a good understanding of the subject and the practical examples underlying it. These notes are complementary to the oral class and are not a substitute for them. The subject which forms the basis of the exam is developed in the oral class. |
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Contacts :
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| Enseignant : Daniel Ferette, 24, Av P. Brien, Hannut, 4280
daniel.ferette@skynet.be tél : 019 513130 |
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