- Course Code
- LS 1022
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Professor R Evans-Jones
Pre-requisites
None.
Co-requisites
None.
Overview
An introduction to the substance, system and method of Private Law - working from the common core of institutions of the countries which follow the Civil Law tradition, with special attention to the Scottish variant of this tradition. Emphasis is on the Law of Property and Law of Obligations, but some consideration is also given to the other branches of Private Law. Some time is devoted the teaching of the historical foundations of the Civil Law tradition and its reception in Scotland and world-wide.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures per week and a total of 4 one-hour tutorials.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
Non-counting practice examination in Week 9 of term.
Feedback
Students receive written feedback on the practice exam in the form of a comprehensive model answer.
Staff operate an open door policy and encourage students wishing additional feedback to seek same.
Students who fail the final exam have the option to go over their first paper prior to the resit.
Feedback is also provided through tutors comments in tutorial sessions.