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Presentation
Presentation
The Introduction to Law subject plays an essential role in the framework of the Criminology 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 Criminology sciences 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
ULHT6358-177
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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
1. Object and purposes of Law. 2. Justice and fundamental rights 3. The sources of law. The process of making laws and the hierarchy of laws 4. The legal norm. Notion, structure and classifications 5. Coactive protection and legal sanctions 6. The interpretation and application of Law 7. The branches of Law 8. The systems of Law 9.The Legal Relation. Notion, elements, subjects, legal capacity.
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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
Teaching methodologies
The methodology combines theoretical lectures with student-centered activities, such as collaborative resolution of practical cases, simulations, and debates on current legal issues. It also includes Problem-Based Learning (PBL) strategies, fostering autonomy and critical thinking, with the use of practical examples, digital resources, and legal documents to bring learning closer to contemporary reality.
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References
References
Manuais de estudo: - Sousa, Domingos Pereira (2021). Introdução ao Direito, 2.ª edição. Lisboa: Quid Juris. - Ribeiro, Manuel de Almeida (2025). Introdução ao Direito para as Ciências Sociais. 3ª Edição. Coimbra: Almedina - Silva, Germano Marques (2015). Introdução ao Direito. 5ª edição. Lisboa: Universidade Católica Editora - Merryman, J. H. (2007). The Civil Law Tradition. An Introduction to the Legal Systems of Europe and Latin (3rd.ed.). Stanford University Press. Legislação de suporte: - Constituição da República Portuguesa - Código Civil
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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo), testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Teste de avaliação
dd-mm-yyyy
70%
Participação assídua em aula
dd-mm-yyyy
30%
(...)
Adicionalmente poderão ser incluídas informações gerais, como por exemplo, referência ao tipo de acompanhamento a prestar ao estudante na realização dos trabalhos; referências bibliográficas e websites úteis; indicações para a redação de trabalho escrito...
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Mobility
Mobility
No
