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Introduction to the Theory of Law
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:19.03.2024 11:07:56
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SZF_011 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.67 | ECTS: | 4.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Law; Theory and History of Rights | Target Audience: | Political Science | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Marta Urbāne | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Faculty of Social Sciences | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf rsu[pnkts]lv | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 10 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 20 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 10 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 20 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 40 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Introduction to law and politics. | ||||||||
| Objective: | The course aims to create an understanding of the theoretical basis and foundation of law in students of non-legal specialities, to clarify the nature and functions of law, to gain insight into the legal system of Latvia and various legal sectors – human rights, constitutional rights, administrative rights, paying particular attention to international law, as well as to raise awareness regarding the interpretation and application of legal norms. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Concept and functions of law | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Classification and translation of rights | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Application of law | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Sources of law | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Main private and public law | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Application of sources of law | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | International private and public law | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Creation of new legal provisions | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Current problems in private and public law | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Lobbying | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Legal system and legal professions | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Trends in development of law | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 13 | Current problems in application of law | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 14 | Current problems in human rights | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Electronic tests, essays, individual project, presentations. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | • Electronic tests on topics of the study course 30%; • Essays (homework) 30%; • Individual project 10%; • Exam grade 30%. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | By successfully mastering this course, students will acquire knowledge and understanding of the essence of the theory of law and the nature of law, key developments in the field of public and private law, the legislative process, the court system in Latvia and legal professions. Knowledge will be tested during a seminar in the form of a test. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Students will be able to independently analyse legal processes in different legal sectors, analyse and use laws and case law in solving different problems, as well as evaluate the development trends and results of different processes related to law. Ability to use knowledge: to use sources of law to resolve different conflict situations, to use theoretical knowledge of the theory of law to substantiate their opinions, to discuss problems of law and current case law and legislation, to cooperate with students in debates on human rights. Skills will be tested in group work and a mock debate. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Following successful completion of the course, students will be competent to use theoretical knowledge in practice. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Nīmande, E., Terehovičs, V. Tiesību pamati. Rīga, 2020 | ||||||||
| 2 | Neimanis J. Ievads tiesībās. Rīga: 2004 | ||||||||
| 3 | A.Plotnieks. Tiesību teorija & Juridiskā metode. Rīga: SIA „Izglītības soļi”, 2013 | ||||||||
| 4 | Pleps J., Pastars E., Plakane I. Konstitucionālās tiesības. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2021 | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Korņeva I., Likumu grāmata. Rīga: AS „Lauku avīze”, 2009. 12 – 19; 54 – 59.lpp. | ||||||||
| 2 | E.Levits. Izvērsta Satversmes preambula – materiāls. Jurista vārds, 2013.gada 24.septembris. | ||||||||
| 3 | Reine I. intervijā Gailītei D., Levitam G. Ekonomiskās krīzes ietekme uz cilvēktiesību izpratni. Jurista Vārds, 2011.gada 27.decembris. | ||||||||
| 4 | K.Torgāns. Saistību tiesības. I daļa. Mācību grāmata. Rīga: TNA, 2018, 11. - 19.lpp. | ||||||||
| 5 | Rācenāja Ņ. Darba līgums kā tiesību avots. Biznesa augstskola „Turība”, 2009. 8-72.lpp. | ||||||||
| 6 | Pļaviņa K. Kā risināt pretrunas starp Latvijas, starptautiskajām un Eiropas Savienības normām. Jurista vārds, 2011.gada 17.maijs, Nr.20(667). | ||||||||
| 7 | Kucina I. Tiesu prakses publicēšana kā viens no tiesas atvērtības instrumentiem. Jurista vārds, 2014.gada 1.jūlijs, Nr.25(827). | ||||||||
| 8 | Pētersons M. Vispārējie tiesību principi un Satversmes tiesas kompetence. Jurista vārds, 2011.gada 3.maijs, Nr.18(665). | ||||||||
| 9 | Pumpišs A. Tiesību normu iztulkošanas kvintesence. Jurista vārds, 2014.gada 1.jūlijā, Nr.25(827). | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Žurnāls "Jurista vārds" | ||||||||
| 2 | Likumi: www.likumi.lv | ||||||||
| 3 | www.tiesas.lv | ||||||||
| 4 | www.tm.gov.lv | ||||||||
