Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Public Administration and Law
Course Code
LUSDK_274
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andris Ārgalis
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To create for students of social work an understanding of the concept of the State, its role in society, the functioning of public administration, as well as the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and major international law. To create an understanding of the interaction between state and rights, the role of rights in society, the importance of rights and the place in a modern democratic country.
Students will acquire the skills to navigate within the competence of State and local government institutions, structure of laws and regulations, differences in legal sectors (constitutional, civil, administrative, criminal law) and the skills to find using the bases of laws and regulations, laws corresponding to a particular situation. Students will be given insight into defending a person’s legal interests. Students will acquire pre-knowledge of the acquisition of study subjects, which look at the legal procedures to be applied in social work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students acquire knowledge of basic principles of the functioning of the legal system, State and local governments; the necessary action to ensure the rights and interests of the person. Given that social workers are part of public administration, the acquired knowledge will make it possible to understand the functioning of public administration in a democratic country and the application of law in practice, as well as to gain understanding of the administrative process as a means of ensuring the fundamental rights of the individual in relations with the State.
Skills
1.Students will acquire the skills to use public databases of regulatory enactments, find the necessary regulatory enactments; legally justifiably and purposefully navigate the competence of the public administration.
Competences
1.Students will be competent in the system of regulatory enactments and the structure of institutions of Latvia and the European Union according to their competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Assessment of the functioning of the public administration |
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Test
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Students shall independently develop a reasoned assessment of the functioning of the public administration by defining the evaluation criteria. On the basis of the criteria developed, students assign a rating to the public administration, providing reasoned justification for both the criteria chosen and the rating awarded. The assessment is presented in the practice session, justifying the conclusions and engaging in a discussion. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Test |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Participation in lectures and classes – at least 50%. Assessment of individual works – all independent works should be submitted, form 60% of the assessment criteria. Active participation in lectures and completion of the study course evaluation questionnaire 40%. Requirements: the student successfully passes an examination. |
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2.
Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An examination of the study course, consisting of two parts - theory (2 open questions) and wedlock (a legal problem). Both parts must be successful in order to be successful in the examination. |
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3.
Report |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Addressing practical situations (text tasks) on topics learned in the study course. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Introduction to public administration
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Class/Seminar
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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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Introduction to public administration
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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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Legal system and foundations of legal sectors
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Class/Seminar
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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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Legal system and foundations of legal sectors
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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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Institutional hierarchy of public administration
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Class/Seminar
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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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Institutional hierarchy of public administration
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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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Local government (municipality) system and functions
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Class/Seminar
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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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Local government (municipality) system and functions
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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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Cooperation between State and local governments (municipalities) in the performance of public tasks
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Class/Seminar
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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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Cooperation between State and local governments (municipalities) in the performance of public tasks
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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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Public services and administrative procedure
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Class/Seminar
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Public services and administrative procedure
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Quality, control and responsibility of public administration activities
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Class/Seminar
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Quality, control and responsibility of public administration activities
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The current problematic aspects of public administration
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Class/Seminar
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The current problematic aspects of public administration
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Introduction to public administration
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Introduction to public administration
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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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|---|---|---|
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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 and foundations of legal sectors
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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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|---|---|---|
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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 and foundations of legal sectors
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Institutional hierarchy of public administration
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Local government (municipality) system and functions
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Cooperation between State and local governments (municipalities) in the performance of public tasks
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Public services and administrative procedure
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Quality, control and responsibility of public administration activities
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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The current problematic aspects of public administration
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kārlis Dišlers. Ievads Latvijas valststiesību zinātnē. Ar zinātnisko redaktoru piezīmēm. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2017, [XIX], 300.lpp.
2.
Administratīvās tiesības. Mācību grāmata. Trešais izdevums, Tiesu namu aģentūra, Jautrīte Briede, Edvīns Danovskis, Anita Kovaļevska, 2024, 384 lpp
Additional Reading
1.
Kārlis Dišlers. Latvijas valsts varas orgāni un viņu funkcijas. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2004, [XXI], 204.lpp
2.
Kārlis Dišlers. Ievads administratīvo tiesību zinātnē. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2002, [XXI], 274.lpp
3.
Tiesību būtība / Cipeliuss Reinholds. Rīga, LU, 2001
4.
Tiesību būtība un forma / Krastiņš I. Rīga, LU, 1999
5.
Latvijas tiesību vēsture / Aut. kolektīvs: Apsītis R., Blūzma V., Jundzis T., Lazdiņš J., Levits, E. Rīga, LU žurnāla „Latvijas vēsture” fonds, 2000
6.
Latvijas tiesību avoti: teksti un komentāri.: Seno paražu un Livonijas tiesību avoti 10.gs, -16.gs. / Lazdiņš, J., Blūzma, V., Osipova, S. Rīga, LU, 1998
7.
Valsts un tiesību vēsture jēdzienos un terminos. Rīga, 2001
8.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes komentāri. VIII nodaļa. Cilvēka pamattiesības. 2011
9.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes komentāri. III nodaļa. Valsts prezidents. IV nodaļa. Ministru kabinets. 2017
10.
Latvijas Republikas Satversmes komentāri. Ievads. I nodaļa. Vispārējie noteikumi. 2014
11.
Administratīvais process tiesā. Autoru kolektīvs. 2008
12.
Rokasgrāmata praktiskam darbam ar Eiropas Savienības jautājumiem. Rīga. Latvijas Republikas Ārlietu ministrija, 2010
Other Information Sources
1.
Normatīvie akti pēc saraksta
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Interneta resursi (mērķis – apgūt prasmi meklēt normatīvos aktus internetā)