Knowledge

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has knowledge of the Constitution, the procedures for constitutional amendment, the limits of constitutional authority and fundamental principles of the rule of law
has knowledge of constitutional legal methodology, interpretation of the Constitution, and its relationship to international law
has knowledge of the main rules governing the powers and responsibilities of the branches of government, the main mechanisms of constitutional control, including parliamentarism, the duty of disclosure, impeachment, judicial review, etc.
has knowledge of the main features of constitutional rights, limitations on these rights, and their relationship to international human rights
has knowledge of the legal requirements of lawfulness and due process in criminal matters, freedom of expression, protection of property rights, the prohibition against retroactive legislation, and the prohibition against discrimination
has knowledge of how legal systems have become increasingly international and have influenced each other (internationalisation and transnationalisation), both historically and in modern times
has knowledge of the development of Norwegian and European law from the Middle Ages (1100-1400)
has knowledge of the historical development of commercial law (mercantile law) and contract law from the Middle Ages (from the 11th century) to the present
has knowledge of the ideas underpinning natural law and how these have influenced the development of human rights, constitutions, and legal norms in society up to the present day
has knowledge of the historical development of labour law and company law from the 19th century to the present
is familiar with the main ideas and ideologies that underpin the authority of the branches of government and the foundations of human rights
is familiar with how other countries manage different forms of government, judicial review, and procedures for constitutional amendment
is familiar with the key developments in constitutional history since 1814
is familiar with legal systems outside the Western tradition, and how these differ from Western legal traditions
is familiar with the emergence of feudal society and the development of legal norms alongside state formation and trade in medieval Europe

Skills

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is able to identify, analyze, discuss, assess, and resolve theoretical and practical legal issues in constitutional law and legal history by applying legal and historical methodology

General competence

The student...

is able to identify and explain causes, consequences, and interrelations in the historical development of the subject area
orally and in writing is able to identify and apply knowledge in constitutional law and legal history to resolve legal issues, with particular emphasis on application in the workplace and relevant professional roles
is able to carry out critical, ethical, and independent assessments of legal issues in constitutional law and legal history, and to reflect on such matters in light of professional practice

Subject description 6394

State Law and History of Law

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