Coordinator
Name: Dr. K. Heede
Work address: KOG, Steenschuur 25
Contact information: Room B 1.19
Telephone number: 071 527 7760
E-mail: k.heede@law.leidenuniv.nl
Departement/division
Departement: Publiekrecht
Division: Europees Recht
Room number secretariat: KOG, B1.19
Opening hours: 9 – 17h
Telephone number secretariat: 071 – 527 7760
E-mail: f.p.oldenhof@law.leidenuniv.nl
Description
Objectives of the course
The course is aimed to provide students with an overview of the structure and nature of EU law, both from a constitutional and procedural as well as a substantive point of view. The course is especially designed for students who do not have sufficient prior knowledge of EU law or who wish to refresh their knowledge in order to lay the groundwork for the remaining courses in the Masters programme in European Law.
Short description of the course
The European Union embodies a unique form of cooperation and governance, involving both 27 Member States and over 400 million individuals. The course sets out to explain the characteristics of the EU and the way EU law influences the Member States and their citizens. Attention will be given to the legal aspects of the internal market, focussing on free movement of goods and persons in particular. The course will also address institutional issues. How are EU rules made? What are the roles and powers of the different Institutions? In this connection the system of judicial remedies against EU law measures and national implementing measures will be introduced too.. Furthermore, attention will be paid to recent developments, such as EU enlargement and its consequences as well as the Treaty of Lisbon.
Achievement levels
The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course: After this course, students will:
have a good understanding of the structure and nature of the EU legal order and its relationship with the national legal order, as well as a broad overview of the substantive law of the European Union,
thus, be able to follow the remaining courses of the MA Programme,
be able to systematically read and analyse case law of the European Court of Justice and EU legislation,
be able to conduct independent research on EU cases and legislation on the internet.
Methods of instruction
Lectures
Number of (2 hour) lectures: 18-20 lectures
Names of lecturers: K. Heede
Required preparation by students: It is essential for the course that students study the prescribed materials and take part in class discussions.
Seminars
None
Other methods of instruction
None
Course materials
Obligatory course materials
Literature: none
Course information guide:
- The reader (below) will contain all practical information, which will also be posted on the Blackboard site
Reader:
- European Union Law
Recommended course materials
Literature:
Craig & de Búrca, EU Law, Text, Cases and Materials, OUP, 4th edition, 2008.
Nigel Foster, Blackstone’s EU Treaties and Legislation 2008/2009, 19th edition, 2009.
Tobler & Beglinger,Essential EC Law in Charts, 2007
Examination
Examination form(s)
- Written examination
Submission procedures
n/a
Areas to be tested within the exam
The examination syllabus consists of the required reading (literature) for the course, the course information guide and the subjects taught in the lectures, and all other instructions which are part of the course.
Course requirements
Bachelor degree in law and sufficient English knowledge.
Time table
The time table can be found at the following website: www.law.leidenuniv.nl
Application
Via U-Twist
Blackboard
This course uses Blackboard (digital learning environment).
Remarks
None