MVV93K Legal Aspects of Expert Texts

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. JUDr. Matěj Myška, Ph.D. (lecturer)
JUDr. Bc. Terezie Smejkalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
JUDr. Pavel Loutocký, Ph.D., BA (Hons) (seminar tutor)
JUDr. MgA. Jakub Míšek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. JUDr. Mgr. Martin Škop, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Bc. Markéta Štěpáníková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Ing. František Kasl, Ph.D. (assistant)
JUDr. Michal Malaník, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Matěj Myška, Ph.D.
Department of Legal Theory – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Tereza Buchalová
Supplier department: Department of Legal Theory – Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV93K/01: Mon 30. 9. to Fri 20. 12. each even Wednesday 16:00–17:40 160, J. Míšek, M. Myška
MVV93K/02: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Míšek, M. Myška
Prerequisites
MP410Z Civil Law III - Tutorial && MP511Z Intellectual Property-Tutorial
The course is recommended primarily for students of master's degree in law. Knowledge of the subjects taught in the first six semesters is expected. Basic knowledge of text editors and advanced knowledge of English is recommended (some of the study materials will be provided in English).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, PR_)
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
The main aim of the course is to present the basic procedures of scientific work and the writing of scientific text the relevant necessary skills.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course the student shall be able to: use acquired information about scientific texts to create scientific text; understand the legal and ethical requirements imposed on scientific texts; research available databases of information sources and manage scientific resources; make and present reasoned decisions about scientific texts; interpret the processes of scientific work and the creation of scientific text.
Syllabus
  • I. "Define the research question" - writing of scientific texts, methodology, ethical issues
  • II. "Argue" - the basic structure of legal argumentation, argumentation fouls, the role of case law in argumentation
  • III. "Research resources" - databases available at MU, legal research, freely accessible repositories of scientific papres and their legal aspects
  • IV. "Use resources" - introduction to legal informatics, copyright and personal information management
  • V. "Discuss" - internal review, review, defending your work
  • VI. "Present" - presentation of results, dealing with peer reviews, defending the argumentation, selection of an appropriate publication platform, science and research evaluation in the Czech Republic
Literature
    recommended literature
  • MOHER, David a Alejandro D Jadad. 12: How to peer review a manuscript. In: Peer Review in Health Sciences. Dostupné z: http://www.bmj.com/sites/default/files/attachments/resources/2011/07/moher.pdf
  • MIGHT, Matt. 10 tips for academic talks. Dostupné z: http://matt.might.net/articles/academic-presentation-tips/
  • WESSEL, Daniel. Organizing Creativity. 2nd. 2012. Dostupné také z: http://www.organizingcreativity.com/oc2_1p.pdf
  • ŠPÁLA, Milan. RECENZE - POSOUZENÍ - PEER REVIEW. Rady začínajícím recenzentům. Dostupné z: http://knihovna.vsb.cz/cpvsk1999/sbornik/spala-priloha-09.pdf
  • LUCEY, Brian. Peer review: how to get it right – 10 tips. The Guardian. Dostupné z: http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2013/sep/27/peer-review-10-tips-research-paper
  • CAMERON, Catherine J. and Lance N. LONG. The science behind the art of legal writing. Durham: Carolina Academic Press, 2015, xi, 144. ISBN 9781611630145. info
  • MELZER, Filip. Metodologie nalézání práva : úvod do právní argumentace. 2. vyd. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2011, xviii, 276. ISBN 9788074003820. info
  • HLOUCH, Lukáš. Teorie a realita právní interpretace. Plzeň: Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Aleš Čeněk, 2011, 348 s. ISBN 9788073803032. info
  • TRYZNA, Jan. Právní principy a právní argumentace : k vlivu právních principů na právní argumentaci při aplikaci práva. Vyd. 1. Praha: Auditorium, 2010, 332 s. ISBN 9788087284018. info
  • DISMAN, M. Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost: příručka pro uživatele. 3. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2000, 374 pp. ISBN 80-246-0139-7. info
    not specified
  • Další zdroje budou dostupné v interaktivní osnově. / Further reading will be provided in the interactive syllabus.
  • ŠANDEROVÁ, Jadwiga. Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2009, 209 pp. Studijní texty, 34. svazek. ISBN 978-80-86429-40-3. info
Teaching methods
Class discussion, practical application of acquired theoretical knowledge, writing of scientific text during the semester with feedback
Assessment methods
Evaluation of fulfillment of the partial practical tasks, presentation, defense and evaluation of the seminar (scientific) paper (colloquium)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2019, recent)
  • Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/law/autumn2019/MVV93K