| Course title | Introduction to Law |
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| Course code | KPF/B052 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. The concept of law, make an attempt to define it. Basic theoretical approaches to the law. 2. The function of law in society. 3. Historical development of law. 4. Origin and formation of the concept of law. The rule of law and constitutional law, legality, legitimacy; substantive conceptions of the rule of law. 5. Legal standards. 6. Sources of law and law culture. 7. Formation of law. 8. Legal entities. 9. Common law relationship. 10. Lawless behaviour and legal obligation. 11. Methods of interpretation of the law. Binding interpretation. 12. The use of law and proceedings in public authorities and courts.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to get students acquaited with the basic principles, structure and concepts of jurisprudence and explain to them the concept of law and its importance for the functioning in society. Students will know the basic theoretical approaches to the law, system of law and basic concepts of the theory of law.
Students will be safely oriented in the basic law terminology and the basic types of sources of law and the system of Czech law. They should understand the ways of formation and the application of the law and the nature of its operation. |
| Prerequisites |
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None
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
At the end of the course there is a written test. Minimum 67%. |
| Recommended literature |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Political Science (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) | Category: Social sciences | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (A14) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (A14) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Education | Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (A14) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |