Seminar Byzantine Law

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Seminar Byzantine Law
Leerdoelen	During this Seminar on Byzantine Law you will gain knowledge and understanding of the nature of Byzantine civil and canon law as well as their relation with Roman law. Insight in the historical background and development of the sources will make you realize their respective possibilities and limitations for applying them in research projects. During this seminar you will improve your academic skills in research, presentation and writing. At the end of the course you should be able to explain the nature and development of Byzantine law, the historical factors that influenced them, and to apply some of this knowledge in an individual assignment. In principle, the seven lectures of the Seminar Byzantine Law are scheduled in block 3. Block 4 is reserved for the assignment and discussion thereof, as well as the exam. In case of special requests concerning the planning of the seminar, please do not hesitate to contact the coordinator.
Omschrijving	Following the long tradition of studies and research in Byzantine Law, the University of Groningen offers the course Byzantine Law. This English taught course introduces the sources of law in the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire, covering the period from the founding of Constantinople in 330 to the fall of the Empire in 1453. The emphasis is on the development and character of the Greek adaptations of the legislation of Justinian, most of which was originally issued in Latin. The nature of the most important sources and their interrelations are illustrated by examples. Besides, medieval legal documents, such as court decisions and imperial acts give an impression of how these sources were interpreted and applied in legal practice. Some special topics are discussed, for example, issues of international private law and maritime law in the Eastern Mediterranean of the Middle Ages and the position of church law in Byzantium. The texts are discussed during the lectures; as they are all written in Greek and Latin, English translations are provided. Depending on the sources, the possibility exists of discussing special topics upon request. This course is also recommended to e.g. students of Greek and Latin, Ancient and Medieval History and Theology.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	seminaar (7x2 uur seminaar. Aanwezigheid verplicht. De lezingen zullen in blok 3 gegeven worden. Blok 4 wordt gereserveerd voor het schrijven van opdrachten.)
Toetsvorm	standaard seminaar
Vaksoort	m5-niveau, juridisch
Coördinator	mr. D. Penna
Docent(en)	mr. D. Penna
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs BYZANTINE LAW ARTICLES to be ordered through the klapperwinkel / U-portal ca. €  10,00 BYZANTINE LAW SOURCES to be ordered through the klapperwinkel / U-portal ca. €  10,00 Power presentations used during the lectures will be published on Studentportal (Nestor)
Entreevoorwaarden	This course is only accessible for students that have been fully admitted to a master's degree programme within the Faculty of Law. Also accessible for (Dutch) non-law students (if there is sufficient capacity).
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Exchange programme 1 semester II optional Ma Seminaars Nederlands Recht - semester II keuze