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This module provides a comprehensive introduction to German contract law and the law of obligations. The module is primarily taught in German.
MODULE SUMMARY:
This module will provide you with a comprehensive overview of German civil law. You will become familiar with the key features of German Contract Law (first term) and the Law of Obligations (second term).
AIMS OF THE MODULE :
The module is designed to introduce you to the basic principles of German Private Law.
The first part of the module focuses on developing a basic understanding of the general part of the BGB, including basic contractual principles. Further topics covered include the historical development and structure of the Civil Code (BGB) as well as general principles and methodology to be used for handling a civil law case.
In this second part, more detailed aspects of the law of obligations (Schuldrecht) are explained. These include topics such as impossibility, default, and problems related to performance of the obligation.
The module also aims to further strengthen your ability to use the Gutachtenstil as a technique. Training the abstraction principle (Abstraktionsprinzip), i.e. the separation between obligations and dispositions such as transfer of ownership, in this way is a core aspect of this module. For this reason, a practical case-based approach will be used. Active participation is expected and students are expected to actively participate in the discussions / case discussions.
MODULE STRUCTURE:
The module will entail two-hour weekly lectures and a fortnightly one-hour tutorial. Advance reading of materials (available on Moodle) will be expected.
Detailed handouts will be provided on Moodle.
Additional reading such as journal articles and excerpts from textbooks will be assigned and made available on Moodle as well.
Teaching, oral and written participation (including assessment) will be in German.
Full module information is available in the UCL Module Catalogue.
Eligibility: This module is compulsory for Year 2 UCL Law with German Law students and double degree UCL/Cologne students. This module is taught and assessed in the target language. Students from other UCL departments or UoL institutions wishing to take this module must first have successfully undertaken a prior language interview and completed LAWS0004 - ELS German I.
Students outside of the UCL Faculty of Laws should consult the registration instructions on our website.