Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Legal Theory
Course Code
JF_401
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Neimanis
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint students with the basics of the theory of law. To improve students’ ability to analyse legal processes independently, while explaining the theoretical basis and basics of law, the essence and functions of law, paying attention to public and private law. Additionally, to develop students’ understanding of the structure of the state, its social, legal and political structure, the theory of law, as well as the place and significance of the study course in the overall study process. To provide students with the opportunity to acquire the main knowledge of law through the course on the theory of law, which is applicable in all fields of law and professional practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the course, the student will be able to describe and identify the general principles of legal theory and the system of legal norms that regulates the position of a person in society and the state, will know the basics of legal theory.
Skills
1.Ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate basic questions of the theory of law, as well as to solve practical issues. Ability to put knowledge into practice - to identify and solve practical issues related to matters of the theory of law. Ability to communicate on issues of the theory of law using appropriate terminology. Guidance towards further learning skills - to select and evaluate sources of literature on the theory of law, to be able to apply normative acts on the completed study course.
Competences
1.Ability to use methods of law interpretation, to use knowledge and skills for professional and personal development. Application of legal norms (in theory of law and other fields) not only “mechanically” but in accordance with the public interest and priorities, thus synthesising the skills to work with the legislative base and understanding of law in general. To offer formal solutions to the issues in the field and provide solutions that serve the needs and priorities of the public (local community) and improve public administration as a whole.
Assessment
Individual work
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• homework with specific tasks; • developing and preparing an essay (the essay contents should include: a problem, causation of the problem, solution to the problem); • to prepare a presentation for each seminar (in line with the lecture plan), be prepared for presentation (theoretical knowledge and reflection thereof in practice must be presented using presentation slides).
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Active participation and quality of answers in practical classes, high-quality written homework submitted in a timely manner, individual work – homework, exam – written.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction to the subject.
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Understanding of law.
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Social and legal norms.
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Positive law.
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Natural justice.
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Natural justice.
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Laws and regulations.
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Legal system.
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Creation of legislation, force thereof.
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Implementation of legal provisions.
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Legal systems, families, groups.
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Jurisdiction.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Introduction to the subject.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Understanding of law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Laws and regulations.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal system.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Implementation of legal provisions.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Legal systems, families, groups.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Latvijas Republikas Satversme: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 1993, Nr. 43.
2.
Iesniegumu likums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2007, Nr.164.
3.
Cipeliuss R. Tiesību būtība. Rīga, LU, 2001.
4.
Jakubaņečs V. Tiesiskā apziņa. Rīga, P&K, 2001.
Additional Reading
1.
Akmentiņš R. Tiesību zinātne.Rīga, LU, 1927.
2.
Rakstu krājums. Mūsdienu tiesību teorijas atziņas. Rīga, TNA, 1999.