2018-2019 / DROI1104-2

Belgian Judicial System, Part 1

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in human and social sciences3 crédits 
 Bachelor in human and social sciences (Nouveau programme)3 crédits 

Lecturer

Frédéric Georges

Coordinator

Frédéric Georges

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The aim of the course is to describe from a general point of view the Belgian judicial system. It constitutes a prerequisite for the course of procedural law, which is to be studied thereafter by Law students.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The course aims at providing students with a sufficient knowledge of the Belgian judicial system.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching is ex cathedra, except for practical exercises, during which students are expected to take an active role. A book, published by Larcier, is available (see hereunder).

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Lectures and tutorials take place during the first quarter of the year.Some important chapters of the course may be reviewed by experienced students.

Recommended or required readings

The course's teaching is based on Les institutions judiciaires : organisation et éléments de compétence, 2d Edition, Larcier, 2014, by G. de Leval and Fr. Georges. Additional documentation will be provided to the students.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment will be by a written exam.

Students are required to demonstrate their knowledge and their understanding of matters exposed in the book and additional documentation, and during the lectures as well.

Work placement(s)

None

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Questions on the course may be asked to Mrs Charlotte Musch (c.musch@ulg.ac.be) or Mrs Barbara Sias (barbara.sias@ulg.ac.be). 
Besides, sessions specially dedicated to specific questions will be organised and announced in advance.