Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian.

Recommended previous knowledge EX-100 Examen Philosophicum, JUR100 Introductory Course (Ex. Fac) and JUR101 Legal Method I

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

• account for and explain the central issues of labour law
• identify the most relevant sources of law within labour law and apply these to practical cases
• recognise the relationship between the various rules, and make a critical evaluation of the state of law in the issues attended to in the course
• reflect on ethical issues within the area of labour law
• acquire new knowledge within the area of labour law

Course contents

Addressed in the course:

• The most central issues in labour law as it applies to individuals i.e. the legal relationship between employee and employer
• The most central issues in labour law as it applies to the collective, i.e. the relationship between the organisations operating within the sides of industry
• The rules regarding work environment and how these rules are enforced

Teaching methods and workload The teaching methods of this programme are based on the principles of problem-based learning and will include lectures, seminars and an extensive use of group work. In each course students will be divided into groups of about 10 people. Group work will include solving theoretical and practical issues related to the topics discussed in the course. There will be 4-8 written assignments for each course. For handing in and responding to written assignments the students use Fronter, UiA´s learning support system. The students need to fulfill a minimum of 75% participation in the mandatory work requirements.

Examination requirement Students must complete a minimum of 75% participation in the mandatory work requirements. This includes participation in group work, writing and commenting on papers and participation in large groups/seminars. In addition, there will be a requirement of one approved written assignment. Students who fail to fulfill the mandatory work requirements cannot take the exam and will need to retake the course. Further information will be given in Fronter at the start of the semester.

Assessment methods and criteria 4 hour written examination with graded marks.

Type of course Theoretical.

Level of course

First cycle i.e. bachelor level.

Year of study Normally first year.

Name of lecturer/contact person

Student Adviser Gro Anita Homme.