DO2PVPC3 Comparative Private Law I.

Faculty of Law
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Luboš Brim, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. Kateřina Ronovská, Ph.D.
Faculty of Law
Supplier department: Faculty of Law
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide space for the study of civil law in comparative context. The course focuses not only on applicable private / civil law (in the Czech Republic, at European level and in selected jurisdictions), but primarily on its doctrinal justification. Relevant case-law will also play an important role, in particular as regards the interpretation of generally defined rules and trends. It will reflect trends in legal practice. It will be guided by the guiding principle that "comparative law does not learn but does".
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to: 1. To grasp the chosen topic in comparative context, to understand the basic conceptual approaches, methodology, as well as the importance of comparative law in the process of knowing the law. 2. Compare different approaches to the chosen topic, especially in relation to the differences of normative systems (ius communae vs common law) as well as selected jurisdictions. 3. Evaluate the contribution and importance of comparative law in the process of knowledge discovery 4. Capture common problems and trends in the chosen area of law 5. Create your own method of processing the selected topic, set out the basic comparative criteria (tertium comparations) 6. Based on the study of literature and practical experience gained during the study, to use the comparative working methods in the elaboration of the chosen topic and to draw practically useful conclusions 7. Thanks to his / her practical skills he / she will be able to develop and evaluate theories, concepts and methods not only in the field of law but also in broader functional links to other areas 8. Evaluate new knowledge and ideas taking into account the long-term social consequences of their use 9. Plan activities of a creative nature and acquire and plan resources for their implementation 10. Solve moderately to complex legal and legal ethical problems in creative activities or exploitation of their results. 11. Communicate intelligently and convincingly in the field to other members of the scientific community at international level, to the professional and general public; 12. Act within their professional knowledge, skills and competence in at least one foreign language, including oral and written presentation of the results of creative activities 13. To acquire new professional knowledge, skills and competences through their own creative activities and to influence the conditions and context of the education of others 14. Critically reflect in a broader context and application in a new context.
Syllabus
  • Comparative method I.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Jaakko Husa: A New Introduction to Comparive Law, Hart Publishing, Oxford, 2015
  • Gordley, J., von Mehren, A.T., An introduction to the comparative study of private law. Cambridge: University Press. 2006
  • Knapp, V. Velké právní systémy, Úvod do srovnávací právní vědy, Beck, 1996
    not specified
  • Zweigert, K., Kötz, H., Einführung in die Rechtsvergleichung auf dem Gebiete des Privatrechts, 3. Vydání, Mohr Siebeck, 1996
  • Samuel, G., An Introduction to Comparative Law Theory and Method, Hart, Oxford, 2014
Teaching methods
Individual theoretical preparation, seminars, written essays.
Assessment methods
Oral colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2022, recent)
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