Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of the European Law.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical cases (the awards) of the Court of Justice of the EU.
3. Acquire approach to analysis of some legal institutes of the European legal order.
Content (Syllabus outline)
The EU Law and The International Law (basics of International Business Law and International Private Law)
EU as international organization
Historical development of the EU,
Characteristic and organization of the EU,
Effects of the EU Law,
Sources of the EU Law, Institutions of the EU,
Court jurisdiction of EU,
Single Market and Basic economic freedoms,
Competition Law of the EU
Learning and teaching methods
- classic lectures
- case study
- problem learning
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
- Acquire specific knowledge of European Union Law.
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of the European Union legal order in literature and praxis.
2. Synthesize different knowledge and procedures and are aware of importance of use of professional literature.
3. Can select appropriate techniques for problem solving and are able to evaluate the importance and significance of data.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
2. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
3. Upgrade the ability to work in pairs and groups.
4. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively and professionally communicate.
Practical skills:
Students:
Get practical experience in the field of applying information technology (specially the Gateway of the EU).
Readings
Obvezna študijska literatura (Compulsory textbooks):
Ferčič, Hojnik, Tratnik: Uvod v pravo Evropske unije, GV, l. 2011; (ter ustrezna zakonodaja RS (dostopna na: https://pisrs.si)ter članki iz tekoče pravne periodike: Podjetje in delo, Pravna praksa, Odvetnik, Naše gospodarstvo); Sodna praksa Sodišča EU (dostopna na: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/collection/eu-law/eu-case-law.html ).
Ferčič, Hojnik, Tratnik: Introduction to the European Union Law, GV, y. 2011 (and adequate legislation and existing literature from legal periodicals), Case-law of the CJEU (accessible: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/collection/eu-law/eu-case-law.html
Prerequisits
Knowledge of the Business Law
Additional information on implementation and assessment Written exam (100%)
Note:
The student may replace written exam with two midterm exams (2 x 30%) and coursework (20%) and in-class participation (20%).
