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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 operations. This course will consider the following problems:
- Which court or legal authority has the power to decide the dispute ('jurisdiction')?
- What law will likely be applied to resolve the dispute (choice of law issues in contract, tort, and other matters)?
- When will courts and other authorities recognize legislative or judicial determinations made outside Belgium?
- When will courts provide assistance to foreign legal proceedings?
The course will mainly focus on rules applicable within the EU. and developments. |
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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 while ensuring that students master the most fundamental rules and principles. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| A basic knowlegde of any 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. This course requires prior training in law and may not be suitable for students in other fields (economics, politics, etc.). |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course will be taught in lecture style. Students wil also be given short assignments from time to time. The instructor will make time to 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 instructor, with emphasis on the concepts and key questions. 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.
Among other books, students looking for background reading may wish to read Geert van Calster's Private International Law (Hart publishing, 2013, www.hartpub.co.uk/BookDetails.aspx?ISBN=9781849462419)
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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 one or 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. Depending on the size of the class, the exam may take the form of a take home exam. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| Registration for this course is in the first place offered 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 students attending other programs (including Erasmus and Socrates programs) may be considered, upon discretion of the lecturer. An interview with the lecturer may be required if necessary. |
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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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| Items online : |
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| voy. la version anglaise |
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