Comparative law and English legal terminology [DROIB310]

Learning outcomes

Specific competences
a.    Introduce the student to the basic concepts and modes of reasoning used in other legal traditions (in particular by Common Law judges);
b.    To familiarise the student with the fruitfulness of the comparative approach and the methodological problems it raises;
c.    Acquire and mobilise linguistic knowledge of English legal terminology, at least in a receptive manner;
d.    Link a legal analysis in (private) law to a cultural and social environment, in order to reflect on the law and its relative character.

Transversal competences
a.    Defend a point of view in an argumentative manner in a debate or in a question raised in class or in the examination;
b.    Enriching the subject matter through contributions to the course by drawing on students' skills and experience;
c.    To gradually build confidence and intellectual autonomy by emphasising reflection over restitution;
d.    Learning to work and think in groups.

Table of contents

Introduction to the comparative approach in law: concept, history, interest, limits and methodologies

Part I: Opening to different legal traditions

  Chapter 1. Introduction - Methodological considerations

  Chapter 2. Romano-Germanic Tradition

  Chapter 3. The Common Law tradition

      1. Introduction to English Law

      2. Introduction to American Law

  Chapter 4. African tradition

  Chapter 5. Islamic Tradition

  Chapter 6. Chinese Tradition

  Chapter 7. Hindu tradition

  Chapter 8. Chthonic Tradition

Part II: Specific Themes

  Chapter 1. The legal reception of the phenomenon of whistleblowers

  Chapter 2. Digital platforms and data regulation