COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO LAW

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
LAW 105	A	1	3	0	0	3	5

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 , Monday 10:00-12:00
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Business Administration (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:
Course Description:	The course will focus on the study of the laws, on the formation and the development of the state and the right, the social laws that determine the specific properties, characteristics and features of the state and the right, as well as their mutual influence. Studying the state and the right closely, this course addresses a number of their fundamental problems such as the origin of the state and the right, their social content, historical types of state and the right, their specific forms in the life of the society, principles of separation and unity of power, state bodies and their organization, sources of law, elements of the legal norm, interpretations of the legal norm, etc.
Course Objectives:	The Introduction to Law aims to examine the role and function of a legal system by considering why laws develop, how laws are created, interpreted and applied and the role that law plays in regulating and administering justice within a society. The course will introduce the students to the study of the constitution and the constitutional system of government. Analyzing on the key legal concepts, principles and doctrines which underpin the core areas of law, including public law, the law of obligations and company law.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	The students will receive basic information about law.
2	The students will develop the ability to use the legal knowledge in daily life.
3	The students will obtain information about civil law and its use in the business system.
4	The students will receive basic information about business law.
5	The students will receive sufficient information about civil law and common law legal systems.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Presentation of the syllabus. Introduction to the notion of law, law and society, law and morality, law and justice. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 6-15.
2	Legal systems, legal sources: international and national system. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 16-29.
3	Legal norms: definition of a juridical norm, classification, structure and validity. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 30-44.
4	State and Institutions. Governmental and legal structures established within a country to administer laws and provide services to the population. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 45-51.
5	Law-making process. General characteristics of the law-making process. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 51-58.
6	Legal relations. Examples of legal relationships including contracts, marriage, and citizenship. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 59-69.
7	Physical and legal persons. Legal entity, Business entity, Public statal entity, Private entities. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 74-89.
8	Legal liability (civil and criminal). Breach of a contract or tort. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 103-124.
9	Midterm Exam
10	Introduction to contract law. Contract formation. Bilateral contract. The terms of contract. Void. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 125-144.
11	Introduction to company law I Kinds of companies. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 145-153.
12	Introduction to company law II. Company formation. Corporate governance. The constitution of company. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 154-161.
13	International law and European Union Law. Market freedoms. Competition Law. Member states. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 163-178.
14	International organizations. WTO System. GATT, GATS, TRIPS. UN System. Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. P. 180-197.

Prerequisite(s):	No
Textbook(s):	Barte, R. (2020). Introduction to law. Published & distributed by Rex Book Store. 1998 Constitution of the Republic of Albania (as amended in 2016) - 1994 Civil Code of the Republic of Albania (As amended)
Additional Literature:	An Introduction to Law, PHIL HARRIS 2d edition, Cambridge University Press and “Introduction to law” BETH-WALSTON-DUNHAM, West legal studies, Thomson Press; Introduction to Law and the Legal System, FRANK AUGUST SCHUBERT, Wadsworth, Boston 2012.
Laboratory Work:	No
Computer Usage:	No
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	The students will receive basic information about law.
2	The students will develop the ability to use the legal knowledge in daily life.
3	The students will obtain information about civil law and its use in the business system.
4	The students will receive basic information about business law.
5	The students will receive sufficient information about civil law and common law legal systems.

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

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Business Administration (3 years) Program
1	Identify activities, tasks, and skills in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics.	5
2	Apply key theories to practical problems within the global business context.	4
3	Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations.	5
4	Develop an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work.	5
5	Use technology to enable business growth and sustainability.	5
6	Analyze data to make effective decisions.	4

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	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	20	20
Other	1	5	5
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

NA