Key words
Constitutional law, S148 constitutional law
Objectives
Students are expected to come to a basic understanding of constitutional law and the functioning of the Belgian state.
Students should learn to use legal terminology and to handle sources of public law.
Students are expected to keep up with current events and to be able to collect information about topics treated.
Topics
General principles of constitutional law and Belgian public law.
The federal authorities- Legislative power
- Executive power
- Judicial power and supervising authorities
- Communities and regions
Local authorities and provinces
Rights and liberties
Prerequisites
None
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
Job-related:- Knowing the sources of law
- Basic knowledge of constitutional law and the functioning of the Belgian state
- Knowing about federal, regional and provincial authorities, about rights and pieces of wisdom
Skills:
General:- Keeping one's information up to date
- Being capable of critical reflection
Job-related:- Researching law, jurisprudence, legal doctrine
Attitudes:
General:
General and job-related:- Eagerness to learn, constantly keeping up to date
Materials used
Course book: Vandelanotte J., België voor beginners, die Keure, obtainable through the school's course service
Code: Studentenwetboek, Kluwer, obtainable through the school's course service
Study costs
Course book and code at market price
Expenses linked to the visit to a legislative assembly
Study guidance
Students may ask questions during class.
The lecturer can be reached through e-mail and Dokeos.
Students may use the tutoring service
Teaching Methods
Assessment
- First exam session: 100% written exam
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
Students registered for the examinations only:- First exam session: 100% written exam
- Second exam session: 100% written exam
Lecturer(s)
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