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MODULE SUMMARY:
Through analysis of the relevant provisions of the French Civil Code and of relevant cases, you will discover the key features of French Tort Law (first term) and French Contract Law (second term).
AIMS OF THE MODULE:
The module is designed to introduce you to core concepts and key decisions in this area of French Private Law through interactive sessions.
A lot of attention will be dedicated to reading and analysing cases so that you will gradually become familiar with the French judicial style of reasoning and grasp how and why the law, as written in the French Civil Code, has been construed by judges.
Pedagogically, the module also aims to train you in the two main types of exercises on which you will be assessed in your main subjects in France: the case-note (commentaire d鈥檃rr锚t) and the dissertation.
MODULE STRUCTURE:
The module will entail two-hour weekly seminars complemented by a few methodology seminars. Advance reading of cases (available on Moodle) will be expected.
A list of books for further reading will be made available at the top of the Moodle page but the seminar will follow the structure displayed on the relevant handout.
Teaching, oral and written participation (including assessment) will be in French.
MODULE ASSESSMENT:
During the course of the year, one compulsory practice assignment will need to be submitted per term.
The case-note, which is introduced in Year 2, will be explained in detail in class during the methodology seminars.
Each of the compulsory practice assignments will lead to detailed written individual feedback as well as a full correction session in class.
Public Law (studied in Year 1) will be included in the syllabus for the final assessment.听
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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