Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Law
Course Code
SVUEK_042
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Bernāts
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts
Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, svek@rsu.lv, +371 67338307
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to provide students with an understanding of the foundations of the law of the Republic of Latvia (national law, civil law, criminal law, administrative law), to introduce students to the meaning of law, nature and objectives thereof, theories of origin and sources, as well as the possibilities of application.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will define the concepts of state and law, sources of law, describe the legal system and legal relations, know information about the main legislative acts of the Republic of Latvia, contracts, types thereof and obligations of the parties, judicial deals.
Skills
1.Will be familiar with the main legislative acts of the Republic of Latvia, will be able to translate and interpret the provisions of the Administrative Violations Code, will be able to apply certain legislative acts to solve a specific legal problem and to substantiate the applicability of the chosen legislative acts.
Competences
1.Will be able to prepare the documents necessary for commencing administrative procedure.
Assessment
Individual work
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Study of legal literature, getting acquainted with legislative acts. Writing a paper on a specific topic.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Participation in classes and group work, where specific legal cases are analysed. The paper is finished and submitted. At the end of the course – a written exam.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Basics of Law
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Basics of Law
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Legislation and regulations (development, types, hierarchy, application, etc.)
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Legislation and regulations (development, types, hierarchy, application, etc.)
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Topics
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The state and its organs
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The state and its organs
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Legal framework of public health and epidemiology
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Legal framework of public health and epidemiology
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Medical law
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Medical law
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Judicial system, administrative process in institution and court
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Judicial system, administrative process in institution and court
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Administrative violation law, criminal law
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Administrative violation law, criminal law
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Civil law
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Civil law
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Likums "Latvijas Republikas Satversme" ("LV", 43, 01.07.1993.)
2.
Civillikums, AFS, Rīga, 2004.
3.
Civilprocesa likums, AFS, Rīga, 2009.
4.
Krimināllikums, AFS, Rīga, 2008.
5.
Administratīvo pārkāpumu kodekss, Tiesu nama aģentūra, Latvija, 2009.
6.
Komerclikums, Zvaigzne ABC, Rīga, 2006.
7.
Joksts O., Personu īpašums un tā aizsardzība. Jelgava, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
8.
Birziņa L. „Romiešu tiesības”, Rīga, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)
9.
Bitāns A. Civiltiesiskā atbildība un tās veidi. Rīga, 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
10.
Torgāns K. Saistību tiesības, I daļa. Tiesu nama aģentūra, Latvija, 2018.
11.
Torgāns K. Saistību tiesības, II daļa. Tiesu nama aģentūra, Latvija, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Vītiņš V. „Vispārējs tiesību pārskats”, Rīga, 1993.
Other Information Sources
1.
Joksts O., Zemes reforma Latvijā un tās tiesiskais nodrošinājums (1990.-2005.g.)