| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. Klaus Mathis; Asst. Prof. Dr. Stefan Maeder; Dr. Tina Huber-Purtschert |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Sonderveranstaltung |
| Code |
FS221391 |
| Semester |
Frühjahrssemester 2022 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Sonderveranstaltung |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
Di, 22.02.2022, 14:15 - 17:30 Uhr, Externer Standort, WATER TOWER
Di, 01.03.2022, 12:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 08.03.2022, 12:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 15.03.2022, 12:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 22.03.2022, 12:15 - 15:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 29.03.2022, 12:15 - 15:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 26.04.2022, 12:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 03.05.2022, 12:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 10.05.2022, 12:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 4.B54
Di, 17.05.2022, 10:30 - 14:00 Uhr, Externer Standort, BOURBAKI |
| 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: (1) 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), (2) Swiss Civil Law (i.e. an overview of the law of persons, family law, contratcs, torts & Swiss company law) as well as (3) an introduction to the criminal justice system in Switzerland. The lectures will not only be taught in class, but on excursions as well. Dates / Times: Constitutional History and Constitutional Law: Prof. Dr. Klaus Mathis 22.02.2022, 14.15 – 17.30 Introduction to the Constitutional History of Switzerland (at Water Tower in Lucerne: lecture, aperitif and guided tour) 01.03.2022, 12.15 – 14.00 Introduction to Swiss Constitutional Law 17.05.2022, 10.30 – 14.00 Excursion to the Bourbaki Panorama and Lion Monument in Lucerne (guided tour and lunch) Civil Law: Dr. Tina Huber-Purtschert 08.03.2022, 12.15 – 14.00 Introduction: Civil Law vs Common Law, Sources and Principles of Swiss Private Law 15.03.2022, 12.00 – 14.00 Civile Code: Overview and selected topics 22.03.2022, 12.15 – 15.00 Part l: Contract and Tort Law Part ll: "Ask a judge!" (Q&A with a local judge or attorney) 29.03.2022, 12.15 – 15.00 Company Law Criminal Law: Asst. Prof. Dr. Stefan Maeder 26.04.2022, 12.15 – 14.00 Introduction to Swiss Criminal Law 03.05.2022, 12.15 – 14.00 Introduction to Swiss Criminal Procedure Law 10.05.2022, 12.15 – 14.00 Film "Thorberg" (excerpts), discussion (the film might be replaced with a day trip, in which case the date would be announced as soon as possible) |
| E-Learning |
https://lms.uzh.ch/url/repositoryentry/17174430076 |
| Lernziele |
The course aims at providing students with 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 |
Graded written examination / 5 Credits
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| Hinweise |
Attendance to all lectures is mandatory. For further details see the guidelines on OLAT. |
| Hörer-/innen |
Nein |
| Kontakt |
alexander.baumann@unilu.ch |
| Material |
tbd |
| Literatur |
What is indispensable?
• Walter Haller, The Swiss Constitution in a Comparative Context, 2nd Edition, Zurich/St. Gall 2016 (will be distributed in class);
• Further reading materials will be distributed in class resp. made available online. Legislation required for the exam
• Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation (will be distributed in class);
• Swiss Civil Code (available online on https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/24/233_245_233/en);
• Swiss Code of Obligations (available online on https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/27/317_321_377/en);
• Handout with selected provisions of the Swiss Criminal Code and the Swiss Criminal Procedure Code (will be provided).
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