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41509-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Introduction to Law (6 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Carlotta Manz (carlotta.manz@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course provides a general introduction to law and legal studies. It first familiarizes students with foundational legal concepts and methods, before focusing on core subjects that students will potentially encounter in subsequent coursework. |
| Learning objectives | By the end of the course, students should be able to: (1) Develop a critical understanding of selected fundamental legal concepts and methods. Students should be able to apply these skills in subsequent law-related courses and in research work (e.g., a master’s thesis involving legal elements). (2) Demonstrate a general understanding of the Swiss legal system, including its main areas of law, as well as of regional and international law. Students are not expected to develop extensive expertise in each area covered, but they should be able to contextualize these different legal fields in relation to one another, identify which body of law is applicable in each situation, and understand the main sources of law in each system. |
| Bibliography | A reading list (mainly composed of legal decisions) will be available on Adam at the beginning of the semester. |
| Weblink | Europainstitut |
| Course application | Via Online Services. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15.09.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 03.11.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 10.11.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 17.11.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 24.11.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 01.12.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 08.12.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Tuesday 15.12.2026 | 16.15-18.00 | Riehenstrasse 154, Hörsaal 00.015 |
| Modules |
Module: Legal Approaches (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Two in-class tests during the semester (short practical cases) and a final multiple-choice written exam. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Europainstitut |