The aim of this course is to make the students familiar with the general principles and rules of the obligations and tort law in Europe, from a comparative point of view. They will be taught the main features of these two branches of private law in continental (French and German) and in common-law legal systems, pointing out their similarities and differences. The model rules of the Principles of European Tort Law (PETL) and the Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) will play an important role in the course activities as well as a prospective meeting point between the different European legal systems. During the course, the attending students will work with texts and documents from several European legal systems, and will have to discuss and debate with fellow students coming from different legal traditions and backgrounds.
Contingency plan
1. Modifications to the contents
No modifications of the course's contents are foreseen in the event of a new lockdown.
2. Methodologies
Face-to-face classes will be substituted for on-line classes by Teams and for recorded classes.
Face-to-face interactive classes will be substituted for on-line exercises, essays and other academic works.
3. Mechanisms for personalized attention to students
Professor will be available on Teams at the request of any student. Requests shall be made by email.
4. Modifications in the evaluation
Face-to-face examinations shall be substituted by on-line exams in the event of a new lockdown
5. Modifications to the bibliography or webgraphy
Learning materials shall be make available to all students through Moodle in the event of a lockdown.
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.