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European Law

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:30:58
Study Course Information
Course Code:PZK_008LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:3.00ECTS:4.50
Branch of Science:Law; International RightsTarget Audience:Political Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Karina Palkova
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
General theories of law.
Objective:
To give an overview to students in the field of European Union law as a system of rules operating within the member states of the European Union, as well as give theoretical and practical understanding of on EU law.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
2Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
3Classes1.00E-Studies platform
4Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
5Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
6Classes1.00E-Studies platform
7Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
8Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
9Classes1.00E-Studies platform
10Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
11Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
12Classes1.00E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Preparation for written works according to the topics given in the classes and the set requirements, independent study of the indicated legal literature and practice materials, analysis of legal documents.
Assessment Criteria:
Active participation in lectures and filling in the study course evaluation questionnaire - 30%, timely submitted, high-quality and completed written homework - 30%. Written exam -40%
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of the study course, students will have basic knowledge about current EU law, legal problems in the field of EU law. Students will be able to use the knowledge as a basis for further research in EU law studies. Also, as a result of the study course, students will be able to include and summarize the knowledge of various sub-branches of law in the field of EU law, as well as contribute to the creation of new knowledge, research and professional activities.
Skills:As a result of the study course, students are able to identify problems in the field of EU law. Are able to apply the relevant legal norms to solve specific legal situations, to analyze problem issues and give them an independent and motivated assessment, to offer a solution to the situation in EU law field.
Competencies:Students are able to independently analyze and identify problems in the field of EU law. Independently obtain, select and analyze the necessary information on a specific issue, as well as perform theoretical and practical analysis and research.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Craig, P., Burca, G. EU Law. Text Cases and Materials. 5th ed. Oxford University Press, 2011.
2Borchardt, K-D. The ABC of European Union Law, Brussels: European Commission Media Library, 2010.
3Foster, N. EU Law Directions. 2nd ed., Oxford, 2010.
4Augstākā tiesa: tiesību principi
5Vītols, J. Eiropas Savienības tiesību pārākuma principa attīstība. Jurista Vārds, 2019. Pieejams no: https://juristavards.lv/doc/274660-eiropas-savienibas-tiesi…
6Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 14 October 2008. Stefan Grunkin and Dorothee Regina Paul.
7Eiropas Tiesas spriedums (virspalāta) 2008. gada 25.jūlijā. Blaise Baheten Metock un citi pret Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
8Tiesas spriedums (ceturtā palāta) 2008. gada 22.decembrī. Friederike Wallentin-Hermann pret Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane SpA.
Additional Reading
1Berjozkins, A. Valsts atbildības par ES tiesību pārkāpumu principa piemērošana Latvijā. Jurista vārds, 2013.gada 9.aprīlis.
2Pļaviņa, K. Kā risināt pretrunas starp Latvijas, starptautiskajām un Eiropas Savienības normām. Jurista vārds, 2011.gada 17.maijs.
3Gatavis, S., Broks, E., Bula, Z. „Eiropas tiesības”. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2007, 21-38 lpp.
4Bušs, K. Privātās dzīves neaizskaramības pamatprincipi Eiropā un ASV. Jurista vārds, 2013.gada19.februāris.
5Plaupe, E. Tiesības uz taisnīgu tiesu ES Komisijas konkurences pārkāpumu procedūrā. Jurista vārds, 2011.gada 11.oktobris.
Other Information Sources
1Lieta 127/08 Metock
2Lieta C-34/09 Zambrano
3Lieta C-341/05 Laval
4Lieta C-224/01 Kobler
5Apvienotās lietas -6/90 un C-9/90