JUR102 Public Administrative Law I
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Sunniva Cristina Bragdø-Ellenes
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Law
Teaching language
Norwegian.Recommended prerequisites
EX-100 Examen Philosophicum and JUR100 Examen Facultatum and JUR101 Legal Method I.
Course contents
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Introduction to the distinctive features of the general public administrative law
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The most central issues related to organising, liability, and competence within public administration
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The requirements applying to executive work, especially as they are formulated in the public administrative law
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The most central issues related to the public administration¿s handling and processing of information as it is formulated in the rules of confidentiality and publicity
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
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understand and give an account of central issues in public administrative law
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understand and give an account of the legal rules regarding the organisation of public administration and competence
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interpret and apply the legal rules regarding public administrative executive work and the handling and processing of information
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recognise the relationship between the various rules, and make a critical evaluation of the state of law in the issues treated in the course
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reflect on ethical issues within the area of public administrative law to better be able to apply the regulations in a responsible manner
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acquire new knowledge within the area of public administrative law
Examination requirements
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 inCanvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
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 3-6 written assignments for each course. For handing in and responding to written assignments the students use Canvas, UiA's learning management system.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No
Assessment methods and criteria
4 hour written examination with letter grades.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| JUR301 – Administrative Law | 10 |