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Presentation
Presentation
The Introduction to Law subject plays an essential role in the framework of the Internal Security Studies (ISS) student, as it allows them to have contact with the role and purposes of Law in the organization and functioning of society and the importance of the rights and duties of every citizen to ensure the fulfillment of individuals in freedom, harmony and justice. By acquiring basic legal knowledge, students are able to pursue their studies in ISS in a coherent and solid manner.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT724-177
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Object and purposes of Law
2. Justice and fundamental rights
3. Law and the social sciences
4. The sources of law. The process of making laws and the hierarchy of laws
5. The legal norm. Notion, structure and classifications
6. Coactive protection and legal sanctions
7. The interpretation and application of Law
8. The branches of Law
9. The Legal Relation. Notion, elements, subjects, legal capacity
10. The systems of Law
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Objectives
Objectives
The understanding of the importance of legal norms and the goals that Law aims to achieve in modern societies. Understanding of the issue of legislative production and the application of laws by the Courts. The ability to understand the differences between the systems of Law. The competency to interpret any norm or regulation. The command the legislative procedure, hierarchy and enforcement of laws. The ability to frame factual situations of daily life within legal rules. Knowledge of the rights and duties of people and of organizations inherent to life in society. The ability to handle and apply legislation.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Classes are taught in a theoretical-practical way so that the student learns more objectively and in substance the subjects. Dialogue and constant interaction are promoted.
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References
References
- SOUSA, Domingos Pereira de. Introdução ao Direito (2ª ed.). Lisboa: Quid Juris. 2021
- SOUSA, Miguel Teixeira de. Introdução ao Estudo do Direito , Coimbra: Almedina, 2017
- SILVA, Germano Marques da. Introdução ao Estudo do Direito. Lisboa: Univ. Católica Editora. 2009
- BURROWS, A. & FELDMAN, D. Oxford Principles of English Law. English Private Law and English Public Law . Oxford University Press. 2017
- Legislação fundamental : - Constituição da República Portuguesa - Código Civil Português.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
