Admission requirements
Admission to the Masters programme (European Law specialisation).
Description
In the context of the course Capita Selecta of European Law – Privatissimum, students will focus on a particular topic of European law under the supervision of a lecturer who is an expert in that particular field. Students will thus benefit from lecturers who teach about the very core of their own research interests. In previous years, topics included EU constitutional law, EU migration law, Fundamental Human Rights, the Eurozone crisis and Brexit . The course format allows for working in small groups and receiving personal feedback from the tutor. A number of introductory lectures will be offered on research methodology, academic writing and presentation skills. After this, students are required to formulate their own research proposal, prepare and present draft-research in class and comment on the work of their peers.
Course objectives
Objectives of the course
The course aims at developing students’ research, writing and presentation skills. At the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Formulate a research question
2. Structure a paper
3. Draft a research proposal
4. Draft a short research paper based on a research proposal
5. Comment on the research question, structure and substantive content of a peer’s paper
6. Hold a short presentation discussing their research
Achievement levels
The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course:
Carry out research
Write a research paper
Hold a presentation
Peer-review
Timetable
The timetable of this course can be found in uSis.
Mode of instruction
Lectures
Three introductory lectures on research methodology, writing an academic paper and presenting work in public.
Seminars
In the first seminar students will discuss assigned literature which will introduce the research topic to the class.
During the subsequent seminars students will present draft research (based on a research question that they will themselves identify) in writing and orally and receive feedback from their tutor and fellow-students.
Other methods of instruction
Number of (2 hour) instructions: 3 × 2h lectures, 5 × 4h feedback, presentation and discussion sessions
Names of instructors: subject to confirmation
Required preparation by students: Students are required to do the required reading in preparation of the introductory lectures. They must do independent research, which they are required to present in class. They will have to comment on the work of their peers.
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
- Papers, presentations and class participation.
Submission procedures
During this course students shall submit one short writing exercise (paper 1), one research proposal, one first draft paper, one revised draft paper, one final paper. They will also present their research and comment on their peer's papers.
The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:
Paper 1: 15%
Proposal Paper 2: 15%
Final Paper 2: 60%
Presentation 10%
The presentation grade consists of class presentation, comments on other students' papers and class participation.
Areas to be tested within the exam
Not applicable.
Blackboard
More information on this course will be offered in Blackboard.
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Literature:
None.
Course information guide:
Available on the blackboard environment for this course
Reader:
None.
Recommended course materials
Recommended readings will be made available on Blackboard or in class.
Registration
Students have to register for courses and exams through uSis
Contact information
Co-ordinator: Dr. D. Piqani
Work address: Kamer B1.35 (KOG)
Contact information: Appointment via e-mail
Telephone number: +31 (0)71 527 8503
Email: d.piqani@law.leidenuniv.nl
Institution/division
Institute: Public Law
Division: European Law
Room number secretariat: KOG, B 1.21
Opening hours: 9:00 – 17:00
Telephone number secretariat: 071 – 527 8905
E-mail: europeesrecht@law.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
Attendance and active participation in this course is compulsory. Failure to respect deadlines or unauthorised absence may result in a lower overall grade.