| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. iur. Barbara Graham-Siegenthaler; Prof. Dr. iur. Sebastian Heselhaus; Asst.-Prof. Dr. iur. Stefan Maeder |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Sonderveranstaltung |
| Code |
FS191160 |
| Semester |
Frühjahrssemester 2019 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Sonderveranstaltung |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
Di, 26.02.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B51
Di, 05.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B51
Di, 12.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B51
Di, 19.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B51
Di, 26.03.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B51
Di, 09.04.2019, 09:15 - 12:00 Uhr, HS 4 |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Inhalt |
The course gives an overview on Swiss law and provides incoming students with the background for their legal studies in Switzerland. Therefore participation is highly recommended. The course comprises four main parts: constitutional history and constitutional law (i.e. the organisational structure of the Swiss State, human rights and the very specific democratic political rights in Switzerland), civil law as well as criminal law incl. the system of execution of sentences and measures in Switzerland. The lectures will not only be taught in class, but on excursions as well, e.g. to Berne and to the Prison of Thorberg.
Dates / Times: Constitutional History: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Heselhaus 19.02.2019, 14.15 – 17.30 Introduction to the Constitutional History of Switzerland in the Water Tower (Lecture, Guided Tour, Aperitif)
Constitutional Law: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Heselhaus 26.02.2019, 16.15 – 18.00 Introduction to Constitutional Law
01.05.2019 Day trip, Excursion to Berne:
09.00 – Travel to Berne 10.30 – Visit of the Swiss Parliament Building 11.30 – City Tour of Bern 13.00 – Visit and Lunch in the Rose Garden (Rosengarten) Civil Law: Prof. Dr. Barbara Graham-Siegenthaler
05.03.2019, 16.15 – 18.00 Introduction to Civil Law vs Common Law
12.03.2019, 16.15 – 18.00 Law of Persons and Family Law
19.03.2019, 16.15 – 18.00 Contract and Tort Law
26.03.2019, 16.15 – 18.00 Company Law and Selected Case Law
02.04.2019, 16.00 – 18.00 Excursion to the Cantonal (Supreme) Court of Lucerne (1-2-hours)
Criminal Law: Asst.- Prof. Dr. Stefan Maeder 09.04.2019, 09.15 – 12.00 Introduction: The System of Execution of Sentences and Measures in Switzerland
12.04.2019, Day trip Excursion to the Prison of Thorberg (Guided Tour) |
| E-Learning |
https://lms.uzh.ch/url/repositoryentry/16539680856 |
| Lernziele |
To give students a good understanding of the Swiss legal system, the organisation of the Swiss state and the principles of the Swiss political system |
| Voraussetzungen |
None |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Begrenzung |
Only for incoming exchange students |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Written exam, graded or passed/failed (at the choice of the student) / 5 Credits
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| Hinweise |
Attendance to all lectures and excursions is mandatory. For further details see the guidelines on OLAT. |
| Hörer-/innen |
Nein |
| Kontakt |
sebastian.heselhaus@unilu.ch |
| Material |
tbd |
| Literatur |
Legislation required for the exam
• Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation;
• Swiss Criminal Code.
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