Constitutional Values and Democratic Resilience in the Context of Social Change (SZF_250)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to deepen students' understanding of the evolution and protection of democratic rule-of-law values, fostering a systemic grasp of constitutional protection strategies and crisis management theories and practices in the context of internal and external threats. The course is focused on enhancing students' ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective legal strategies under crisis conditions, while providing practical experience in modeling legal solutions. The program's mission is to strengthen students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing them for leadership roles in public administration and in building state resilience against shifting global challenges
Prerequisites
To successfully commence this course, students require the following knowledge and understanding:Constitutional Law: An understanding of the foundations of the state structure, the principle of the separation of powers, the structure of the Constitution (Satversme), and the system of fundamental rights protection within Latvia and the European legal space.Legal Philosophy: Knowledge of the major schools of legal philosophy (including the discourse on natural law and legal positivism), necessary for analyzing the substance and evolution of constitutional values.Legal Theory: An understanding of the structure of the legal system, the hierarchy of legal sources, and general principles of law
Learning outcomes
1.An in-depth understanding of the role of legal methods in the process of applying legal provisions and the fundamental values contained in the legal system.
1.Ability to use reasoning, polemics and abstract thinking to solve complex legal conflicts.
1.Ability to independently identify and address complex challenges in the enforcement process, especially in the context of crisis management and threat prevention.
