Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Law in the Focus of Social Processes - Modern Problems of Interpretability of the Legal System

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
DN_193
Branch of Science
Media and communications
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts

Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409120

About Study Course

Objective

To provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the development of modern rights in aspects of interdisciplinarity, in conjunction with current trends in the development of society, to develop skills in the focus of social processes, to improve cross-cutting skills, as well as to improve transferable skills, skills to formulate and academically correctly argue, defend the opinion on the current problems of the legal framework, by discussing both academic and professional environments, to provide a legally and scientifically justified solution to the problem.

Preliminary Knowledge

Master's degree in one of the relevant sub-branches of social sciences, understanding of social processes and mechanisms for their regulation, ability to conduct research, analyse and critically evaluate, present the results of the research.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Is able to define current trends in the development of law, understands the relationships between legal regulation and social processes, can define the latest scientific literature and case-law, manages research methodology.

Skills

1.Is able to define the legal framework interdisciplinary, understands how to make the interpretation of legislation in an interdisciplinary way from the context of social processes in society, critically analyzes it.Is able to use methods of interpecence of legal norms in order to achieve a meaningful and legally justified solution to the problem situation. Is able to form a logical and reasoned opinion, to prepare a presentation and to discuss the research carried out both in academia and among industry professionals.

Competences

1.Is able to perform independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation, solve significant research or innovation tasks of a legal nature, independently put forward research ideas of legal nature, plan, structure and manage large-scale scientific projects of a socio-legal nature, including in an international context.

Assessment

Individual work

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Students' independent work is organized as a self-guided process, getting acquainted with literature and other sources, developing the ability to independently perform selection and analysis of sources. Develop the ability to independently perform the selection and analysis of sources, critical evaluation thereof, forming and arguing one's opinion in articles, forming an interdisciplinary view of the topic of the chosen doctoral thesis, and working in groups, developing the ability to discuss, present one's opinion, defend it, 1. Study scientific literature, legislation, case law. 2. Define at least one topical problem or issue for each topic, prepare a presentation in defence of it within 7-10 minutes. 3. Discussion with other doctoral students and lecturers of the study course about the presentations prepared by other doctoral students, asking appropriate and reasoned submissions on the topic of the presentation. 4. To prepare an argumentative essay in the amount of 20-25 pages on one of the topics of the study course of your choice in the context of the planned doctoral thesis. The student's contribution to the improvement of the study process is the provision of meaningful feedback on the study course by filling out its evaluation questionnaire.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Examination

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Full execution of independent work. Active participation in classes (doctoral seminars) not only by presenting his or her own work, but by engaging in a discussion about the work of other doctoral students. The evaluation of independent work takes place in a 10-beam system. 1. Research of scientific literature, legislation, case-law – 5 % 2. Participation in classes (doctoral seminars) and discussion with other doctoral students and study course lecturer – 5 % 3. Preparation of the presentation in a lesson (doctoral seminar) on one of the issues of the topic of the lecture – 20 % Reasoned essay on one of the topics of the study course of his choice in the context of the planned doctoral thesis – 20 % 5. Examination - 50 %. Feedback in the RSU system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Internal unity of the legal system and relation to social processes in the context of ensuring fundamental rights
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of the legal methodology in the law enforcement process
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

The role of the legal methodology in the law enforcement process
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Challenges of the development of international law and technologies
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Challenges of the development of international law and technologies
  1. Lecture

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Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

The modern challenges of criminal relations and the importance of the principle of establishing objective truth in the fair resolution of criminal justice relations
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The modern challenges of criminal relations and the importance of the principle of establishing objective truth in the fair resolution of criminal justice relations
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The transformation of absolutism of property rights in modern society
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The transformation of absolutism of property rights in modern society
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion of the transformations of the absolutism of property law in the modern legal framework in the context of the needs of a socially responsible society
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion on the problems of internal unity of the legal system
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion on the problems of internal unity of the legal system
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion on the modern challenges from criminal process perspective
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion on the modern challenges from criminal process perspective
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion on challenges of development of international law and development of new technologies in the context of legal resolution necessity
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion on challenges of development of international law and development of new technologies in the context of legal resolution necessity
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Taylor, C. (2018). Criminal Law. London: Sweet & Maxwell/Thomson Reuters

2.

Crafword, J. (2019). Brownlie`s principles of public international law. Oxford University Press.

3.

Reed, R. (2021). Property Development. London; New York, NY: Routledge.

4.

Bantekas, I., Papastavridis, E. (2019). International law: concentrate. Oxford University Press. 4th Edition

5.

Kriminālprocesa likums. LV likums. Stājas spēkā 01.10.2002., Latvijas Vēstnesis, 74, 11.05.2002.

6.

Civillikums. LV likums. Stājas spēkā 01.09.1992., Valdības Vēstnesis, 41, 20.02.1937.

7.

Krimināllikums. LV likums. Stājas spēkā 01.04.1999., Latvijas Vēstnesis, 199/200, 8.07.1998.

8.

Civilprocesa likums. LV likums. Stājas spēkā 01.03.1999. Latvijas Vēstnesis 326/330, 03.11.1998.

9.

Civilprocesa likuma komentāri. Otrais papildinātais izdevums. Autoru kol. (2021). Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra.

10.

Literatūras apskats atbilstoši promocijas darba tēmai

11.

Reid, S. T. (2018). Crime and Criminology. Wolters Kluwer.

12.

Latvijas Republikas Satversme. LV likums. Stājas spēkā 07.11.1922., Latvijas Vēstnesis, 43, 01.07.1993.

13.

Hesselink, M. (2002). The new European private law: essays on the future of private law in Europe. Kluwer Law International.

14.

Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:

15.

Bantekas, I., Papastavridis, E. (2019). International law: concentrate. Oxford University Press. 4th Edition

Additional Reading

1.

Aizsargjoslu likums. LV likums, Stājas spēkā 11.03.1997., Latvijas Vēstnesis, 56/57, 25.02.1997.

2.

Noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizācijas un terorisma un proliferācijas finansēšanas novēršanas likums. LV likums. Stājas spēkā 13.08.2008. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 116, 30.07.2008.

3.

Mieriņa, A. (2015). Starptautiskās privāttiesības: ģenēze un sistēma. LU akadēmiskais apgāds.

4.

Ķinis, U. (2015). Kibernoziedzība, kibernoziegumi un jurisdikcija. Rīga: Jumava.

5.

Latvijas tiesību sistēma. Kolektīva monogrāfija. Sadaļa-kriminālprocesa tiesības (2017). Rīga: Turība

6.

Lauterpacht, H. (2013). Private law sources and analogies of international law: with special reference to international arbitration/by H. Lauterpacht. Union, N. J.: Lawbook Exchange.

7.

O`Halloran, K. (2019). Human rights, religion and international law. London: Routledge.

8.

Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:

9.

O`Halloran, K. (2019). Human rights, religion and international law. London: Routledge.

Other Information Sources

1.

Zinātniskā literatūra par doktoranta promocijas darba tematu

2.

Latvijas Republikas Satversmes tiesas mājas lapa

3.

Latvijas Republikas Saeimas mājas lapa

4.

Latvijas Republikas Ministru kabineta mājas lapa

5.

Latvijas Republikas Senāta mājas lapa