Language
French
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| “The understanding of the present through the knowledge of the past”. Provide students with an overview of key aspects of the history of institutions and (public) law in the medieval and modern Occident, of the fifth century, and in particular from the eleventh to the eighteenth century, that can inform them but also enable them to understand the evolution of concepts that will be taught in the contemporary law course. |
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Content
The course aims to describe and put in their political, economic and social context, public law institutions (administration, legal, finance). It is centred on the theme of the evolution of the state in Western Europe, especially in France, England and Germany (Empire), from the Germanic kingdoms (fifth-sixth century) to the monarchies of the sixteenth to eighteenth century. Illustrated by the analysis a number of texts of various natures, it also addresses the issue of the formal sources of law in the same chronological and geographical settings.
Teaching methods
This course is a lecture that introduces in a general way to the history of law and institutions. The subject matter is nevertheless illustrated by the reading and commentary of texts (which are translated) or by legal iconography. The students have at their disposal a frame-syllabus, which includes a detailed course outline (including technical terms, names of people and the main chronological markers) and a brief bibliography, enabling to deepen the subject matter.
Evaluation methods
The summative assessment in January June and September is a written examination, which includes analysis, synthesis and comparative questions.
Other information
Supports: Powerpoint and Frame-syllabus.
Bibliography
Une bibliographie sommaire permettant d'approfondir la matière est fournie dans le syllabus-cadre.
Teaching materials
- Syllabus-cadre HDI
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Political Sciences (shift schedule)
