SOC034 Introduction to the European Union Law

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Iveta Rohová (lecturer)
doc. JUDr. David Sehnálek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. David Sehnálek, Ph.D.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Jana Dopitová
Supplier department: Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Timetable
Thu 3. 10. 8:00–9:40 042, 10:00–11:40 024, Thu 17. 10. 8:00–9:40 042, 10:00–11:40 160, Thu 31. 10. 8:00–9:40 042, 10:00–11:40 160, Thu 14. 11. 8:00–9:40 042, 10:00–11:40 024, Thu 28. 11. 8:00–9:40 042, 10:00–11:40 S125, Thu 12. 12. 8:00–9:40 042, 10:00–11:40 024
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English language
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides overview of the European Union, its origins and development, sources of law, institutions and procedures and basic economic freedoms. The course is intented for students of bachelor and master degree programs orientated on law. Nevertheless, it is understandable for every student. Orientation in the issue is necessary for everybody.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to describe and explain the reasons and causes of European integration, describe the characteristics of EU law, apply EU law in legal practice and identify the implications of the internal market for trade within the EU.
Syllabus
  • Course Syllabus:
  • 1. International, European and national law – basic characteristics of each system of law and introduction
  • 2. History of European integration
  • 3. Federalism, supranationalism and intergovernmental cooperation
  • 4. Institutions of the EU
  • 5. Law of the EU, sources of law
  • 6. Interpretation and application of European law, direct effect, indirect effect, primacy
  • 7. Enforcement of EU law
  • 8. EU legislative and administrative procedures
  • 9. Free movement of goods, customs union
  • 10. Free movement of persons
Literature
    required literature
  • CHALMERS, Damian, Gareth DAVIES and Giorgio MONTI. European Union law : text and materials. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019, cxvi, 1022. ISBN 9781108463591. info
    not specified
  • To be added by the teacher at the beginning of the course.
Teaching methods
Lessons w/ discussions.
Assessment methods
Form, teaching hours: Lectures, 24 hours altogether Examination: Written test, semester paper
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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