Study Programmes 2015-2016
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The Law of Nationality
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Duration :
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| European and International Perspectives : 15h Th English language supplement : 15h AUTR |
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| European and International Perspectives : Patrick Wautelet
English language supplement : Frédéric Depas, Pierre Geron, Ellen Harry, Caroline Hougardy, ISLV, Victoria Purchon |
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Coordinator :
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| Antoinette Gosselin | |||||||||||||||||
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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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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | |||||||||||||||||
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Course contents :
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| The course is taught in English and is organized in two parts :
- in the first part, the course will focus on the legal discipline; it will be taught by a law professor, in English; - in the second part, language support is offered by a linguist (operating with the ISLV), in close contact qith the relevant law professor. |
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European and International Perspectives
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| The course is taught in English and is organized in two parts : - in the first part, the course will focus on the legal discipline; it will be taught by a law professor, in English; - in the second part, language support is offered by a linguist (operating with the islv), in close contact with the revelant professor. The course is meant as an introduction to the law of nationality. It aims to make it possible for students to understand the main principles underlying the law of nationality and draw their attention to the fact that nationality issues can only be solved by looking at various branches of law (public law, international law, private international law, family law). The course will draw from the law of different European states, among which Belgium. Among the themes which will be studied, we will start with the evolution of the main rules relating to acquisition of the nationality under the influence of demographic changes, such as the increased migration to continental European countries. The influence of general principles such as the non-discrimination will also be studied. Likewise, we will look other broader themes, such as the influence of the European unification on the nationality of Member States, the evolving attitude of States towards dual nationalities or the issue of fraud in nationality matters. When reviewing these general themes, the law of various countries will be used to point out to general trends. Some of the examples will derive from the law of Belgian nationality. This course does not, however, focus solely on Belgian law. During the course the focus will be not so much on the technical legal rules but rather on the general principles and policy questions which are inevitably raised by nationality law issues. Likewise, the course will also focus on the numerous links existing between the law of nationality and other legal disciplines. | |||||||||||||||||
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English language supplement
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| This supplementary English module aims at making it easier for students to deal with the language of law classes taught in English.
It focuses mainly on active skills such as speaking and writing in areas covered by law classes taught in English, and on vocabulary relevant to those classes. Students will also study various language functions that are typical in a legal and academic context in order to improve oral interactions in the classroom, oral presentations, summing up texts, expressing the opinion of another or expressing one's opinion, or drafting and presenting case briefs. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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European and International Perspectives
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| The objective is twofold : on the one hand give students a basic overview of the main rules of nationality law (drawn from the law of various Western European states), but also shed some light on the main concepts and topical questions in the field studied, in particular by outlining recent evolution and current trends. | |||||||||||||||||
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English language supplement
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| At the end of this class, students will have improved their legal English skills in an academic environment.
Students will be better at using English during law classes. They will be better prepared to deal with the language of law classes taught in English. |
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| The course follows and builfs upon the course of "foreign language in a legal context", which is part of the programm of the first and the second holder of bachelor in law. | |||||||||||||||||
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European and International Perspectives
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| Students should at least have a good command of the English language, preferably in a legal context. No prior knowledge of Belgian law is required. A basic knowledge of elementary public (and family) law will provide an advantage. | |||||||||||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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European and International Perspectives
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| Regular attendance as well as active participation during class meetings are strongly encouraged. | |||||||||||||||||
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English language supplement
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| This language module is not optional and regular attendance as well as active participation is strictly necessary. | |||||||||||||||||
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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European and International Perspectives
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| The course will be taught in lecture style, in English. Students will, however, be invited to prepare the lectures and read the cases assigned for the next lecture, especially rulings of the ECJ. Students may be required to participate actively in the discussion of these rulings during class meetings. Preparation is strongly recommended, especially if the student's command of the English language is limited. | |||||||||||||||||
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English language supplement
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| This in-class course consists of ten 90-minute sessions. | |||||||||||||||||
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Recommended or required readings :
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European and International Perspectives
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| 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). The instructor will make available (ppt) slides summarizing the main points outlined for each theme addressed during the class, as well as an outline.<br /><br /> Practicalities about course material will be provided in due time. | |||||||||||||||||
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English language supplement
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| Practicalities about course material will be provided in due time. | |||||||||||||||||
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Each student will obtain a global mark for the course, wich consists of two separate grades, one for each section of the course, as follows :
- 3/4 of the global mark for the legal part; - 1/4 of the global mark for the language support part. A student who obtain a grade equal or lower than 8/20 for one of the two components, is not entitled to obtain more than 9/20 for the global mark. An exemption for the language support part can be obtained for the second examination session. No partial exemptions can be obtained for one or the other section of the course, from one year to the next. |
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European and International Perspectives
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| Each student will obtain a global mark for the course, which consists of two separate grades, one for each section of the cours, as follows:
- 3/4 of the global mark for the legal part
- 1/4 of the global mark for the language support part.
A student who obtains a grade equal or lower than 8/20 for one of the two components is not entitled to obtain more than 9/20 for the global mark. An exemption for a part can be obtained for the second examination session. But no partial exemptions can be obtained for one or the other section of the course, from one year to the next.<br /><br /> Students will be required to take part in an oral exam. They will be asked to solve one or several practical case. Students can use primary materials (statutory material, international treaties) to prepare and solve the exam. After a period of preparation of around 20 min, the student will be asked to present its answers to the examinator. The exam will be conducted in English.<br /><br /> The assessment will consist of an oral exam with preparation. It will take place during the June exam session. |
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English language supplement
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| The assessment will consist of an oral exam with preparation. It will take place during the June exam session. | |||||||||||||||||
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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European and International Perspectives
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| Students registered for the bachelor in laws at the University of Liège and taking up this course, are required to sign up as well for an additional training in English. This additional training is not compulsory for Erasmus students and other students signing up for the course. | |||||||||||||||||
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Contacts :
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European and International Perspectives
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| Questions and observations may be sent to patrick.wautelet@ulg.ac.be during the term. Students may always get in touch with the instructor before and after each session.<br /><br /> Frédéric Depas Pierre Geron Caroline Hougardy(C.Hougardy@ulg.ac.be (coordinator) Victoria Lemaire) | |||||||||||||||||
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English language supplement
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| Frédéric Depas Pierre Geron Caroline Hougardy(C.Hougardy@ulg.ac.be (coordinator) Victoria Lemaire Estelle Oger) | |||||||||||||||||