The course begins with a lecture and a workshop that focuses on the legal order and legal methods, as a basis for the studies of the different areas of law. The different areas are then covered one by one.
AI1515 Introduction to Swedish law, basic course 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AI1515 (Autumn 2012–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AI1515 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After having taken the course the student shall have basic knowledge of the legal order, the division into legal subjects and legal concepts, about legal methods and basic proficiency i solving legal problems. The couse deals with several areas of law, for exampel European Community law, public law, the law of contracts, property law, and the private law of real property.
After having taken the course the student shall be able to:
* Identify basic legal problems and find the applicable legal rules in the areas of law covered by the course.
* Apply the relevant legal rules when solving basic legal problems in the areas of law covered by the course, and to explain the reasons for the application of the rules to the problem.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General requirements.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Kurslittertur meddelas i samband med kursstart.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercise, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
To take the exam at least 70% attendance on seminars is required at each part of the course.
Other requirements for final grade
TEN1 - Examination, 7.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
ÖVN1 - Assignment, 0.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
studentexp.fob@abe.kth.se