GENERAL THEORY OF LAW

Type of course:	Compulsory
Language of instruction:	Romanian
Erasmus Language of instruction:	English
Name of lecturer:	Mihaela Miruna Tudorașcu
Seminar tutor:	Ana Maria Cordoş
Form of education	Full-time

Form of instruction:	Class
Number of teaching hours per semester:	56
Number of teaching hours per week:	4
Semester:	Autumn
Form of receiving a credit for a course:	Grade
Number of ECTS credits allocated	6

Course aims:

Knowing, understanding and a correct using of fundamental ideas concerning concepts specific to General Theory of Law
Integration in a coherent structure of main theorizations and value landmarks recognised in General Theory of Law as well as in connected domains
Integration in a coherent structure of main theorizations and value landmarks recognised in General Theory of Law as well as in connected domains

Course Entry Requirements:

Introduction to Law; Introduction to General Elements of Law

Course contents:

1. Introduction in General Theory of Law. 2. Juridical Methodology. 3. The Concept of Law. 4. Law and State. 5. The Principles of Law. 6. The Functions of Law. 7. Juridical Norm. 8. The origins of Law. 9. Realization of Law. 10. Interpretation of Juridical Norms. 11. Juridical Relationships. 12. Juridical Responsibility. 13. Juridical Assistance. 14. The System of Law.

Teaching methods:

Lecture, conversation, exemplification.

Learning outcomes:

Retrieval of written sources on the Law; Establishing general aspects in connection with the Law; The concrete issues in connection with the general views of Law.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Written paper – 60%; continuous assessment – 40%.