Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Interpretation of Law in the Age of Globalisation
Course Code
SZF_247
Branch of Science
International Rights; Law
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Law
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ivans Jānis Mihailovs
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema Street 16, Riga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to offer students a modern perspective on the development of rights and globalisation, so-called analysis of theoretical and methodological issues of interpretation of detailed legal norms. It looks at the interplay between national, European Union and international law, as well as the impact of sources of law on the application and interpretation of legal provisions. Particular attention is paid to contemporary interpretative approaches, national and European Court of Justice case-law and the role of comparative law in the interpretation process.
The study course promotes students’ ability to independently and critically analyse complex problems of interpretation of rights, as well as to assess the impact of globalisation on the development of rights.
Preliminary Knowledge
Is familiar with legal theories, national law, international law.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students know the diversity of modern law and understanding of globalization, are familiar with theories, approaches and methods of interpreting rights.
2.Students are familiar with the mechanisms of interaction between national, European and international legal systems and their impact on rights and interpretation of legal provisions.
Skills
1.Able to independently and critically analyse complex legal issues requiring the combined application of a number of legal sources and interpretative methods.
2.Is able to interpret national law in a reasoned manner in the light of international and European law and case-law.
Competences
1.Legally sound and methodologically measured decisions shall be taken on a case-by-case basis.
2.Formulate an academic opinion based on legal doctrine, case law, principles and norms of law.
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.
Case study during seminar classes |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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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.
Report |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of law and its development. Diversity of contemporary views.
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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 concept of globalisation. The evolution of globalisation.
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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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Discourses of globalization: hyper-globalists, transformists, skeptics, anti-globalist ideas.
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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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Globalisation and 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Transformation of the country in a context of globalisation. The strain of national constitutional identity and globalization.
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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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Globalisation and Latvia. The legal system of Latvia in the context of globalisation.
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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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Scenarios for the development of Latvian 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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A system of sources of rights in the context of globalisation: national, European and international sources of law.
The concept of interpretation of rights. Classical methods of interpretation of law and their importance in modern law.
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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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Principles and methods of interpretation of rights in the European Union. Relevance of the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union for the interpretation of law
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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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Analysis of cases of interpretation of current 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation of human rights rules in the context of globalisation.
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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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Judicial dialogue and the mutual impact of case law in the age of globalisation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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 concept of law and its development. Diversity of contemporary views.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of globalisation. The evolution of globalisation.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Discourses of globalization: hyper-globalists, transformists, skeptics, anti-globalist ideas.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Globalisation and 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Transformation of the country in a context of globalisation. The strain of national constitutional identity and globalization.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Globalisation and Latvia. The legal system of Latvia in the context of globalisation.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Scenarios for the development of Latvian 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
|
Study room
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2
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Topics
|
A system of sources of rights in the context of globalisation: national, European and international sources of law.
The concept of interpretation of rights. Classical methods of interpretation of law and their importance in modern law.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
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2
|
Topics
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Principles and methods of interpretation of rights in the European Union. Relevance of the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union for the interpretation of law
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Analysis of cases of interpretation of current law.
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-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Study room
|
2
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Topics
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Interpretation of human rights rules in the context of globalisation.
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Judicial dialogue and the mutual impact of case law in the age of globalisation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kriviņš A. Tiesību jēdziens un būtība.
2.
Language and Legal Interpretation in International Law. Oxford University Press, 2022.
3.
Lenārtss K., Gutjeress-Fonss H. A. Eiropas Savienības tiesas interpretācijas metodes. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2022.
Additional Reading
1.
Juridisko metožu mācība. Astoņi soļi tiesību normu piemērošanā. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2025.
2.
Latvijas ārējā un drošības politika. Gadagrāmata 2026. Rīga: LAI, 2026.
3.
William T. Globalisation and Legal Theory.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017.
Other Information Sources
1.
Raksti “Jurista Vārds”
2.
Eiropas Savienības Tiesas judikatūra