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| DROI2353-1 | Private International Law
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Patrick Wautelet |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| This course offers an introduction to the law of private international relations. It will mainly focus on cross-border commercial law. Cross-border commercial situations will be studied looking at the three traditional questions of private international law (i.e. cross-border jurisdiction of courts, conflict of laws and recognition and enforcement of judgments). |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The course aims to give students a broad overview of the questions that can arise in private international disputes or situations. The focus will be on analytical thinking and problem-solving approach and not so much on detailed knowlegde of all applicable rules.
The course will be taught in lecture style, with, however, some input from the classroom. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| A basic knowlegde of one's national private law and a good knowledge of the English language. Students whose command of the English language is insufficient should talk to the instructor before registering. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Students will be given short assignments from time to time. The instructor will also discuss cases in class with students. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| There will mainly be lectures by the teacher, with emphasis on the concepts and key questions, and not on the details. During the lectures, practical cases will be dealt with to illustrate the rules studied. Questions will be fielded to the students and active participation is warmly encouraged. Students will also be asked to solve short assignments at regular intervals. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The instructor will make available a detailed handout and a set of learning materials for each session. Additional readings are recommended but not mandatory. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Students will be evaluated on the basis of a written exam. The examination will be conducted in English. Students will be given several cases to solve (with the help of relevant statutory materials). The aim of the examination is to evaluate whether the student has mastered the reasoning underlying the main rules of private international law, rather than merely memorized the rules. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Registration for this course is in principle only possible for students attending the joint law and business master degree (http://www.droit.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_280088/master-en-droit-et-gestion). Registration of a limited number of students attending other programs may be considered, upon discretion of the lecturer, after an interview. |
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Contacts :
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| Questions and observations may be sent to patrick.wautelet@ulg.ac.be or may be asked after each class meeting. |
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