History of Private Law (P02546)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LAW-P-LW

This course examines the history of key institutions of private law in Western Europe. These may include concepts such as property, contract, delict, restitution, family law, unjustified enrichment, succession. Differing legal traditions will be examined and the impact of various intellectual movements

? Keywords : Private Law, History of Law, Property, Contract, Delict, Restitution, Family law, Unjustified enrichment, Succession.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Upper Second Class Honours Degree or Equivalent

? Co-requisites : None

? Prohibited combinations : None

? Special Arrangements for Entry : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
13/01/2009	14:00	15:50	Moot Court Room, Old College	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate (1) a critical knowledge and understanding of the history of private law through study of specific topics; (2) an appreciation of the comparative approach to legal-historical study; (3) an ability to comment critically and engage in debate on the issues examined.