Theory and philosophy of law WP-PRZ-TiFP-ćw

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(in Polish) 4 ErEs (JD)

(in Polish) Łączny nakład pracy studenta: 100 godzin – 4 ECTS. Praca w bezpośrednim kontakcie z nauczycielem – 16 godzin: udział w ćwiczeniach – 16 godz. Praca własna studenta – 84 godziny, obejmujący: 1) przygotowanie do zajęć, w tym lektura wskazanych tekstów naukowych i materiałów dydaktycznych – 32 godz.; b) samodzielną analizę problemów teoretycznoprawnych, przygotowanie do dyskusji i rozwiązywanie kazusów – 20 godz.; c)przygotowanie projektu aktu normatywnego oraz wykonanie zadań praktycznych – 8 godz.; przygotowanie do pisemnego kolokwium zaliczeniowego – 24 godz. Razem: 100 godzin = 4 ECTS. Przyjęta liczba 4 punktów ECTS odpowiada szacunkowemu nakładowi pracy przeciętnego studenta wynoszącemu 100 godzin, obejmującemu udział w zajęciach prowadzonych przez nauczyciela akademickiego oraz samodzielną pracę studenta. Dodatkowa aktywność fakultatywna: przygotowanie i wygłoszenie nieobowiązkowego referatu przez chętnych studentów nie jest uwzględniane w podstawowym nakładzie pracy stanowiącym podstawę przyznania punktów ECTS i może skutkować podwyższeniem oceny końcowej zgodnie z kryteriami oceniania.

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(in Polish) 4 ECTS

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EU1 – SKILLS: analyzes and compares the arguments presented in texts concerning positivist and non-positivist concepts of law, in particular the positions of G. Radbruch, H. Hart, L. Kołakowski, and St. Thomas Aquinas. (1–2)

EU2 – SKILLS: derives legal norms from statutory provisions and distinguishes between legal norms, rules, and principles, using basic concepts of the theory of legal norms to analyze practical legal problems. (3)

EU3 – SKILLS: drafts a legislative act taking into account the basic principles of legislative drafting and resolves issues related to the temporal application of legal provisions. (4)

EU4 – SKILLS: analyzes and evaluates the significance of precedent in the civil law and common law traditions and compares methods of precedent-based reasoning in both legal traditions. (5)

EU5 – SKILLS: applies basic rules and methods of legal interpretation, including operative interpretation, to analyze legal texts and solve case studies, and identifies problems related to the application of the law. (6–8)

EK1 – SOCIAL COMPETENCIES: critically evaluates legal arguments and formulates and justifies their own position in discussions concerning issues of legal theory and philosophy. (1–3, 5–8)

EK2 – SOCIAL COMPETENCIES: is prepared to independently and responsibly apply theoretical legal knowledge in analyzing issues related to the creation, interpretation, and application of law. (3–8)

The assessment of the degree to which learning outcomes have been achieved is based on the results of a written qualifying test and student activity during classes. The test primarily serves to verify learning outcomes regarding skills (EU1–EU5), while class activity allows for the assessment of both skills and social competencies (EU1–EU5, EK1–EK2).

Social competencies (EK1–EK2): the learning outcomes are considered achieved if the student demonstrates a readiness to critically analyze legal argumentation, formulates and substantiates their own position, respects differing viewpoints during discussion, and makes responsible use of theoretical-legal knowledge. In the absence of these behaviors, the learning outcome is considered not achieved.

The following criteria apply to the respective grades:
5.0 (very good) – the student fully achieves the intended learning outcomes. They independently and accurately analyze and compare concepts from the theory and philosophy of law, correctly interpret academic texts, derive legal norms from provisions, distinguish between legal norms, rules, and principles, correctly solve problems regarding the temporal application of law and case studies, and independently apply basic methods of legal interpretation. They are able to analyze and evaluate arguments concerning precedent and issues of legal application. They formulate their own position, present it logically and justify it convincingly, critically evaluate the arguments of others, and responsibly utilize their knowledge of legal theory and philosophy.

4.5 (good plus) – the student achieves the intended learning outcomes to a very high degree. They independently perform tasks requiring the analysis of legal texts and problems, and correctly apply the concepts of legal theory and philosophy, the principles of analyzing legal norms, and basic methods of legal interpretation and application. They are able to correctly justify the solutions adopted and formulate their own position. Isolated errors or omissions do not significantly affect the correctness of the reasoning.

4.0 (good) – the student achieves the intended learning outcomes to a good degree. Correctly analyzes fundamental problems in the theory and philosophy of law; recognizes and applies basic concepts regarding legal norms, statutory interpretation, and the application of law; and correctly solves typical problems and case studies. Capable of substantiating the core of the proposed solutions and participating in substantive discussion, though some gaps or errors appear when dealing with more complex issues.

3.5 (Satisfactory Plus) – The student achieves the intended learning outcomes to a satisfactory degree, with some depth of understanding. Recognizes basic concepts and problems in the theory and philosophy of law; capable of performing fundamental tasks related to norm analysis, interpretation, and the application of law, as well as solving simpler case studies. Formulates a personal position and can substantiate it to a basic extent, though occasionally requires guidance with more complex problems.

3.0 (Satisfactory) – The student achieves the minimum required level of the intended learning outcomes. Recognizes basic concepts and terms in the theory and philosophy of law; capable—to a limited extent—of analyzing legal texts and problems, deriving norms from legal provisions, and applying basic rules of interpretation. Solves simple tasks and case studies but makes errors and requires support with more complex problems. Capable of presenting and substantiating a personal position to a basic extent.

2.0 (Unsatisfactory) – The student fails to achieve the minimum required level of the intended learning outcomes. Unable to sufficiently analyze basic concepts in the theory and philosophy of law, derive legal norms from provisions, apply basic methods of interpretation, or solve simple problems and case studies. Unable to sufficiently substantiate a personal position or critically evaluate basic legal argumentation.

Book-length studies:
Basic:
1. Artur Kotowski (red.), Wybrane zagadnienia teorii i filozofii prawa, wyd. 1 / 2021, Difin;
2. materiały przekazywane przez prowadzącego (aplikacja MS Teams).
Uzupełniające:
1. Krzysztof J. Kaleta, Artur Kotowski, Podstawy prawoznawstwa, wyd. 3 / 2024, Difin;
2. L. Morawski, Zasady wykładni prawa, Wyd. 3, Toruń 2014.

Scientific articles or excerpts from studies:
1) Andrzejczuk Artur „Prawo naturalne w ujęciu św. Tomasza z Akwinu”;
2) Hart Herbert „Prawo jako związek reguł pierwotnych i wtórnych”;
3) Kołakowski Leszek „O prawie naturalnym”;
4) Kotowski Artur „Myślenie precedensowe jako formuła precedensu w kulturze prawa stanowionego”;
5) Kotowski Artur „Operatywna wykładnia prawa w warunkach multicentryzmu”;
6) Kotowski Artur „Model stosowania prawa w znowelizowanej procedurze karnej – próba analizy teoretycznej”;
7) Leszczyński Leszek „Precedens w porządku prawa stanowionego”;
8) Leszczyński Leszek „Wkładania operatywna”;
9) Radbruch Gustav „Ustawa i prawo”;
10) Smolak Marek „Filozofia prawa Ronalda Dworkina”.

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

• Law - part-time master studies

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of WP-PRZ-TiFP-ćw in USOSweb