COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: EUROPEAN CONTRACT LAW

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
LAW 408	B	8	4	0	0	4	6

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Prof.Dr. Endri Papajorgji epapajorgji@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Prof.Dr. Endri Papajorgji epapajorgji@epoka.edu.al , 13 - 14
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Integrated second cycle study program in Law
Classroom and Meeting Time:	D 101
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	Greta Deliallisi
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	60%
Course Description:	The subject European contract law aims to explore in order to compare European contract laws. The course will focus on the concept of a "common" contract law, that is, the common principles of of contract law in EU countries. The subject will study at the same time the European-international sources of contract law as well as the Vienna Convention on the Sale of Goods (CISG), the draft framework of joint reference prepared for the European Commission and the Common Law for European Sales proposed by the European Commission. The subject will also focus on the principles and rules of European contract law, market rules, contractual actions, movement of goods, services and securities, as well as best practices in this field.
Course Objectives:	European contract law aims to comparatively explore the laws of European contract law. The course will focus on the concept of a "common" contract law, ie the common principles of contract law in EU countries. The course will also study European-international sources of contract law such as the Vienna Convention on the Sale of Goods (CISG), the draft joint reference framework prepared for the European Commission and the proposed Common European Sales Law by the European Commission. The course will also focus on the principles and rules of European contract law, market rules contractual operations, movement of goods, services and securities, as well as best practices in this field.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	European regulation of business activities and its basic framework. Vienna Convention on the Sale of Goods (CISG), the draft joint reference framework prepared for the European Commission and the proposed Common European Sales Law by the European Commission.
2	PECL 1
3	PECL 2
4	PECL 3

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to EU Contract Law. Intro to the Principles of European Contract Law. Intro to the fundamental Rights and Contract Law in the EU. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg 12-25
2	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) I. Scope of the Principles. General Obligations. Terminology and other provisions. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg. 25-41
3	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) II. Formation of a contract. General Provisions. Offer and acceptance. Liability for Negotiations. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg. 42-55.
4	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) III. Authority of agents. General provisions. Direct representation. Indirect representation. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg. 55-74.
5	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) IV. Validity of a contract. Interpretation of a contract. Contents and effects. Performance. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg. 75 -88.
6	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) V. Non – performance and remedies in general. Particular remedies for non – performance. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg. 89-103.
7	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) VI. Right to performance. Right to withhold performance. Termination of the contract. Price reduction. Damages and interest. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg. 104-123.
8	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) VII. Plurality of parties. Plurality of debitors. Plurality of creditors. Assignment of claims. Effects of assignment as between assignor and assignee. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg. 124-155.
9	Midterm
10	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) VIII. Effects of assignment as between assignee and debtor. Order of priority between assignee and competing claimants. Transfer of contract – Substitution of new debtor. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg 160-189
11	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) IX. Prescription – Periods of prescription and their commencement – Extension of Period – Renewal of Periods – Effects of prescription – Modification by agreement – Conditions – Capitalization of Interest. Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law International. pg 190-202
12	Fundamental Rights and Contract Law in the EU. Cases in different EU Countries.• The draft joint reference framework prepared for the European Commission and the proposed Common European Sales Law by the European Commission. Grundmann, S. Grochowski, M. (2021). European Contract Law and the Creation of Norms. Pg. 213 – 243.
13	Direct and indirect effect of Contract Law in the EU Countries. ECJ Cases. Grundmann, S. Grochowski, M. (2021). European Contract Law and the Creation of Norms. Pg. 245 – 270.
14	Fundamental Rights and the policies involved in Contract Cases. ECJ Cases. Grundmann, S. Grochowski, M. (2021). European Contract Law and the Creation of Norms. Pg. 271 – 294.

Prerequisite(s):	N/a
Textbook(s):	Lando, O. Prüm, A. Clive, E. Zimmerman, R. (2020) The Principles Of European Contract Law, Parts I And II, Kluwer Law. International. Grundmann, S. Grochowski, M. (2021). European Contract Law and the Creation of Norms.
Additional Literature:	Posch (2021). Das Internationale und europaeische Vertragsrecht.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Sources of EU Contract law: EU Treaty, Regulations, Directives, and European Court case law
2	Sources of EU Contract law: EU Treaty, Regulations, Directives, and European Court case law
3	European regulation of business activities and its basic framework. Vienna Convention on the Sale of Goods (CISG), the draft joint reference framework prepared for the European Commission and the proposed Common European Sales Law by the European Commission.
4	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) I
5	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) II
6	The Principles of European Contract Law (PECL) III
7	Fundamental Rights and Contract Law in the EU. Cases in different EU Countries
8	The draft joint reference framework prepared for the European Commission and the proposed Common European Sales Law by the European Commission
9	Direct and indirect effect of Contract Law in the EU Countries. Cases
10	Fundamental Rights and the policies involved in Contract Cases

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Law Program
1	Fitimi dhe përdorimi i njohurive të avancuara në fushën e drejtësisë dhe jurisprudencës, mbështetur në tekstet mësimore, materialet dhe burimet e tjera shkencore.	5
2	Fitimi i njohurive rreth çështjeve dhe problematikave të fushës së drejtësisë, së bashku me analizën e aspekteve historike, shoqërore e politike.	5
3	Fitimi i njohurive rreth organizimit të shtetit.	5
4	Fitimi i njohurive rreth kapaciteteve të analizës lidhur me konceptet dhe ndarjet kryesore të degëve të së drejtës.	4
5	Përmirësimi i aftësive për të punuar së bashku me disiplinat kryesore të shkencave sociale dhe disiplinat e tjera të cilat janë të lidhura me drejtësinë.	5
6	Fitimi i njohurive rreth drejtësisë duke përthithur terminologjinë profesionale të fushës.	5
7	Përcaktimi i ngjarjeve dhe temave komplekse, nëpërmjet zhvillimit të diskutimeve dhe bërjes së sugjerimeve të reja në përputhje me hulumtimet e fushës.	5
8	Fitimi i aftësive në përdorimin e programeve kompjuterike dhe të teknologjisë së informacionit me qëllim arritjen e qasjes në dijen aktuale.	4
9	Përmirësimi i të menduarit kritik dhe aftësive në kryerjen e hulumtimit në mënyrë të pavarur.	5
10	Fitimi i njohurive për të folur në një gjuhë të huaj në një nivel të mjaftueshëm për të komunikuar me kolegët dhe për të kuptuar zhvillimet bashkëkohore në fushën e drejtësisë dhe të jurisprudencës.	5
11	Fitimi i aftësive për të respektuar vlerat shoqërore, shkencore dhe etike gjatë mbledhjes dhe interpretimit të të dhënave që kanë të bëjnë me zhvillimet shoqërore dhe atyre në drejtësi.	4
12	Ndërgjegjësimi në lidhje me rëndësinë e të drejtave të njeriut dhe mjedisit.

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	1	20
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	1	15	15
Assignments	1	14	14
Final examination	1	25	25
Other			0
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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