Study Programmes 2015-2016
DROI8030-2  
Zivilprozesserecht, Sonderfragen
Duration :
15h Th
Number of credits :
Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...)3
Lecturer :
André Henkes
Language(s) of instruction :
German language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
The Belgian non-criminal legal system and the major instrument in civil litigation regulations, i.e. the judgement, are both studied in German in this 15-hour course, divided into two- to three-hour units, from a linguistic point of view and in terms of fundamental teaching.
The lessons are based on relevant articles from the Judicial Code, and on key judgements made by the Court of Cassation in Belgium, and closely follow the teachings of the Messrs Fettweis and Leval.
Learning outcomes of the course :
To provide law students with essential knowledge for their know-how as future lawyers, relating to the settlement of conflicts in civil law through the judicial method, and with the appropriate German technical vocabulary used in Belgium.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Working knowledge of German.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Ex cathedra.
Recommended or required readings :
Since the course also has a linguistic vocation, the oral lessons are amply structured and written up on the board, so that students can compile their own notes while exercising their knowledge of the language. The treaty in French by Professor G. de Leval on the "Elements of civil procedure" is the work of reference. A syllabus entitled "Belgisches Zivilprozessrecht. Sonderfragen" also exists.
Assessment methods and criteria :
The assessment is divided into two parts. Firstly, students are assessed on their regular intellectual commitment in class. Secondly, this desire to progress is complemented by an individual discussion concerning the themes studied in class.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
andre.henkes@just.fgov.be