Introduction to European Private Law[Introduction to European Private Law]
| Numbering Code | P-LAW2066760SE41 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ 後期 |
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| Number of Credits | Course Type |
Combination of lecture and seminar style. Students will be required to actively participate and express their thoughts in English during the classes. Further, students will be assigned one oral presentation (of around 10 minutes) in part two. A paper of the presentation (around 2 pages sized A4/around 800 words) shall be submitted at the end of the course. A maximum of 30 students will be admitted to this course. |
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| Target Year | 2･3 | Target Student | |
| Language | Day/Period | 火2 | |
| Instructor name | ガブリエーレ コツィオール | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This is an introductory course on European private law. The course is organized into two parts, namely (1) History and legal framework of the European Union and (2) European Union Private Law. Major relevant cases decided by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and by national courts will also be discussed along the way. The goal of this course is for students to acquire a basic knowledge of the structure of the European Union as well as the current state of rules relating to European consumer and contract law. An additional goal is for students to deepen their understanding of Japanese law through a comparative analysis of European law. This course is helpful both for students who wish to work in positions dealing with international transactions as well as for students who intend to study abroad. |
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| Course Goals |
- Getting to understand and acquire knowledge about the items described above under the course content. - Achieving the aims presented above under the course outline. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
1. Introduction Part one: History and legal framework of the European Union 2. The creation of a European Union 3. Power sharing 4. Institutional structure 5. Sources of law 6. Relationship between EU law and national legal systems Part two: European Union Private Law 7. Concepts, structures and principles of EU private law 8. Liability for defective products and services 9. Unfair terms in consumer contracts 10. Unfair commercial practices 11. Consumer credit 12. Consumer Rights 13. Principles of European Contract Law (PECL), Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) and Common European Sales Law (CESL) 14. Sale of goods / Supply of digital goods and digital services Note: the content above might be adjusted depending on the state of progress. |
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