Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
European Law
Course Code
PZK_008
Branch of Science
International Rights; Law
ECTS
4.50
Target Audience
Political Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Karina Palkova
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To give an overview to students in the field of European Union law as a system of rules operating within the member states of the European Union, as well as give theoretical and practical understanding of on EU law.
Preliminary Knowledge
General theories of law.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course, students will have basic knowledge about current EU law, legal problems in the field of EU law. Students will be able to use the knowledge as a basis for further research in EU law studies. Also, as a result of the study course, students will be able to include and summarize the knowledge of various sub-branches of law in the field of EU law, as well as contribute to the creation of new knowledge, research and professional activities.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course, students are able to identify problems in the field of EU law. Are able to apply the relevant legal norms to solve specific legal situations, to analyze problem issues and give them an independent and motivated assessment, to offer a solution to the situation in EU law field.
Competences
1.Students are able to independently analyze and identify problems in the field of EU law. Independently obtain, select and analyze the necessary information on a specific issue, as well as perform theoretical and practical analysis and research.
Assessment
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Preparation for written works according to the topics given in the classes and the set requirements, independent study of the indicated legal literature and practice materials, analysis of legal documents.
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Active participation in lectures and filling in the study course evaluation questionnaire - 30%, timely submitted, high-quality and completed written homework - 30%. Written exam -40%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.50
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Craig, P., Burca, G. EU Law. Text Cases and Materials. 5th ed. Oxford University Press, 2011.
2.
Borchardt, K-D. The ABC of European Union Law, Brussels: European Commission Media Library, 2010.
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Foster, N. EU Law Directions. 2nd ed., Oxford, 2010.
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Augstākā tiesa: tiesību principi
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Vītols, J. Eiropas Savienības tiesību pārākuma principa attīstība. Jurista Vārds, 2019. Pieejams no: https://juristavards.lv/doc/274660-eiropas-savienibas-tiesibu-parakuma-principa-attistiba/
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Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) of 14 October 2008. Stefan Grunkin and Dorothee Regina Paul.
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Eiropas Tiesas spriedums (virspalāta) 2008. gada 25.jūlijā. Blaise Baheten Metock un citi pret Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
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Tiesas spriedums (ceturtā palāta) 2008. gada 22.decembrī. Friederike Wallentin-Hermann pret Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane SpA.
Additional Reading
1.
Berjozkins, A. Valsts atbildības par ES tiesību pārkāpumu principa piemērošana Latvijā. Jurista vārds, 2013.gada 9.aprīlis.
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Pļaviņa, K. Kā risināt pretrunas starp Latvijas, starptautiskajām un Eiropas Savienības normām. Jurista vārds, 2011.gada 17.maijs.
3.
Gatavis, S., Broks, E., Bula, Z. „Eiropas tiesības”. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2007, 21-38 lpp.
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Bušs, K. Privātās dzīves neaizskaramības pamatprincipi Eiropā un ASV. Jurista vārds, 2013.gada19.februāris.
5.
Plaupe, E. Tiesības uz taisnīgu tiesu ES Komisijas konkurences pārkāpumu procedūrā. Jurista vārds, 2011.gada 11.oktobris.
Other Information Sources
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Lieta 127/08 Metock
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Lieta C-34/09 Zambrano
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Lieta C-341/05 Laval
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Lieta C-224/01 Kobler
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Apvienotās lietas -6/90 un C-9/90