Course title

European Law

Responsible person
SEKINE Yuki
to enter grades
Numbering CodeJ2MC611

Day・Period, etc. Mon4(対面)

開講区分

単位数

2nd semester

2.0

Timetable Slot
Code3J367

Lesson topic
This course is a basic course on EU Law and politics, given by several faculty members specializing in various
fields of Japanese law, and an external expert in EU politics. While adapting to the level of English proficiencyof students taking this class, this class aims at providing a rare opportunity to law school students, to study lawin English. Basic knowledge of EU has become essential to law practitioners in Japan, in the context ofglobalization of the economy. This course is open to KIMAP students.

Lesson target
This course aims at providing basic knowledge on the history and politics of European integration, EU institutions,
its institutions and policies concerning social and workers’ protection, competition law, international law,enabling students to understand what is the European Union, its legal structure and its functioning.

Syllabus and plan
The course schedule is as follows (however it is subject to change)
Part I : Introduction (European integration and EU Law)
1 – 2: What is European Law?
3: European integration and the making of EU Law
Part II: The Politics of the EU and Withdrawal from the EU (Brexit)
1: European integration (the Politics)
2: Withdrawal from the EU (Brexit: an analysis)
Part III: The policies of the EU and Substantive Law of the EU
1 – 3: The Four Freedoms (Free movement in the EU)
4 – 5: Workers’ Protection, Social Protection
6 – 7: Competition Law
8 – 9: The Foreign Policy of the EU, and International Law

Evaluation method
Participation in class (discussion, answers to questions) 40%; End of term exam 60%

Evaluation baseline
Criteria for the evaluation comprise participation in the discussions in class, answers to questions in class, andthe end of term exam, according to the objective of the class stated above.

Notice (include info. on related class)
Detailed instructions shall be given, together with the course schedule and materials, at the first lecture.

Review and preparation
Additional details to those given at the first lecture shall be given by each lecturer. Kobe
University encourages students to study about 45 hours in total over the course of a one
credit course.

Office hour・Contact information
Office hours will differ according to each lecturer, but will typically be conducted on
an appointment basis.

Message for student
Knowledge of EU Law, even a basic one, is an important asset for any law practitioner
nowadays. This course provides a rare opportunity to practice English in a Japanese
Law school. We shall make sure to adapt to the English proficiency of students whose main focus it to prepare for
the Japanese bar exam.

Improvemenets in TeachingThis is the first time this class is conducted in English at the Law school. It is given by tenuredFaculty Members of the Graduate School of Law of Kobe University mainly.

Text
There is no designated text book for this course. Materials shall be distributed by each lecturer.
Reference Material
In addition to the materials, students might consult the following textbook (in Japanese)
ＥＵ法 / 中西優美子 : ,2012 ,ISBN:9784883841790
Classroom Language
EnglishThis course is given in English. However, this is a basic course designed for Japanese students,and shall be adapted to the English proficiency level of the law school students.

Keywords
European Union
Lisbon Treaty
Schengen Treaty
Freedom of Movement