Bachelor
2021/2022
Introduction to American Law
Type:
Elective course (Private Law)
Area of studies:
Law
Delivered by:
School of Theory of Law and Comparative Law
Where:
Faculty of Law
When:
2 year, 4 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
20
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
4
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This MOOC will give you an introduction to this influential legal system including its history, constitutional background, sources and institutions. You’ll learn about the different ways in which laws are made and interpreted, the Amercan court system and the increasing importance of human rights law. Now is an especially exciting time to be learning about American common law, given the potential changes that lie ahead in today’s political, economic and social environment – all these pose challenges to and opportunities for the law. All teaching is conducted in English. Each week we’ll focus on one aspect of English common law, using video lectures, readings, discussion questions and activities to enable you to learn about and evaluate key issues.
Learning Objectives
- Know basic spheres of American law
- Have an idea about the features of the American approaches
