ISMAT 177

Introduction to Law

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This is an introductory subject for understanding Law and which allows the understanding of general bases, both regarding the foundations of law, its sources, and regarding its interpretation and integration of gaps.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1- Introductory notions, social system and law, concept of law, law and State 2 - Branches of Law 3 - Coding and advertising and organization of information, databases, codes 4- The legal norm, notion, structure, characteristics, classification 5 - Sources of law: law, custom, usage, equity, jurisprudence and doctrine, fundamental principles of law 6 - The philosophical currents of law: jusnaturalism and positivism 7 - Publication of the law and the vicissitudes of the laws validity 8 - Application of the law over time 9 - Interpretation and integration of legal rules
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Provide students with a general understanding of law within the framework of the regulation of social life. Provide students with the conceptual knowledge essential for the study of law and its further development.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  SOUSA, Miguel Teixeira de, Introdução ao Estudo do Direito , Almedina, Coimbra, 2017  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Classes are taught in a theoretical-practical way so that the student learns the subjects more objectively and in substance. Constant dialogue and interaction are promoted. Assessment will be based on two written tests, with a weighting of 50 per cent for the resolution of practical cases and other oral elements.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  7
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não