This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
Uma Introdução ao Direito Americano
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Uma Introdução ao Direito Americano
Universidade da Pensilvânia
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Nível iniciante
Aprox. 12 horas para completar
Sugerido: 1 hour/week
Inglês
Legendas: Inglês, Árabe
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
1 hora para concluir
Welcome
1 hora para concluir
3 leituras
3 leituras
About Us10min
Syllabus10min
Grading Policy and Logistics10min
1 hora para concluir
Tort Law
Tort law governs how people may sue each other civilly (as opposed to criminally) in order to receive compensation for harms or injuries other people caused them. In this module, Professor Allen will explore the goals of tort law through a historic case. She will address what makes tort law distinct and issues surrounding negligence and liability.
1 hora para concluir
6 vídeos (Total 38 mín.), 2 leituras, 1 teste
6 videos
Tort Law: Part 1 7min
Tort Law: Part 2 7min
Tort Law: Part 35min
Tort Law: Part 4 4min
Tort Law: Part 5 5min
Tort Law: Part 6 8min
2 leituras
Key Tort Law Terms10min
Supplemental Reading10min
1 exercício prático
Tort Law Quiz12min
1 hora para concluir
Contract Law
Contract law governs how promises between two individuals are enforced. Few areas of law impact our daily lives as much as contract law, and in this module you will gain a deeper understanding of what a contract is and what makes it enforceable. Professor Wilkinson-Ryan will address what constitutes a contract, why the law enforces them, the legal meanings of words in contracts, and the important requirement of consideration. Expectation damages, or the amount a court orders someone who breached a contract to pay will also be explored, all through hypothetical and real cases.
1 hora para concluir
4 vídeos (Total 35 mín.), 2 leituras, 1 teste
4 videos
Contract Law: Part 29min
Contract Law: Part 37min
Contract Law: Part 49min
2 leituras
Key Contract Law Terms10min
Supplemental Reading10min
1 exercício prático
Contract Quiz8min
2 horas para concluir
Property Law
Property law governs the relationship between individuals and things, known as property. In this module, Professor Balganesh will explore the differences between property and tort and contract law and about several specific examples of property law in action: adverse possession, landlord/tenant, and licenses. You will learn about what makes U.S. property law distinct - its origins in common law, imprint of legal realism, and pragmatism.
2 horas para concluir
4 vídeos (Total 67 mín.), 2 leituras, 1 teste
4 videos
Property Law: Part 113min
Property Law: Part 2 11min
Property Law: Part 3 21min
Property Law: Part 4 20min
2 leituras
Key Property Law Terms10min
Supplemental Reading10min
1 exercício prático
Property Law Quiz8min
2 horas para concluir
Constitutional Law
The study of constitutional law is among the most exciting parts of the law because it provides for the structure and functioning of the U.S. government. In this module, Dean Ruger will address the document itself, how it has been applied over time, the history of the document, and what makes it unique. The structure of the U.S. government as a government of limited, separated powers will be explored along with the important individual rights the Constitution provides and how the U.S. Constitution compares to others around the world.
2 horas para concluir
4 vídeos (Total 86 mín.), 2 leituras, 1 teste
4 videos
Constitutional Law: Part 2 23min
Constitutional Law: Part 3 23min
Constitutional Law: Part 4 10min
2 leituras
Key Constitutional Law Terms10min
Supplemental Reading10min
1 exercício prático
Constitutional Law Quiz8min
Avaliações
Principais avaliações do UMA INTRODUÇÃO AO DIREITO AMERICANO
por AASep 16, 2018
I enjoyed this course and it helped me to understand the basic parts of American Law. My only suggestion is to provide even more cases as examples to demonstrate the doctrines and statutes. Thank you.
por ADJul 25, 2019
This is an excellent class, presentations and content from expert professors are well done, I highly recommend this class whether you're studying law or any other discipline this class is essential.
por MHFeb 18, 2017
I enjoyed learning about our laws and it's applications, as well as history. The course was informative and enjoyable. The presenters were knowledgeable and easy to understand. Well worth the time.
por MKJan 21, 2020
Very informative and interesting. I find law to be boring, as in I do not care it. However, this course shows that learning about law and lawyer things is quite fun and exciting.\n\ngreat professor
por DMSep 23, 2016
Very comprehensive-- thoroughly enjoyed the lectures on the Constitution. Thought I needed more time for the additional readings; however, inclusion of a quasi-text (or text) was great. Thank you.
por SHAug 31, 2018
Basic introduction to American Law, equivalent to the first week or so of what would be taught in law school for each subject. Not comprehensive by any means, but it covers the basics very well.
por SMMar 29, 2019
An Introduction to American Law was a very thorough course! I enjoyed learning about the many different fields of law in America and how they apply to the present. Thanks for the great course!
por CCJan 19, 2017
Very well organized and supported by fantastic and easy reference course material. The lecturers were excellent especially in proposing practical scenarios in which to utilize the information.
por OYApr 9, 2016
Excellent introduction to basic concepts in American law. Very clear lectures that are given by different faculty members for each topic. Easy to digest information even for non-lawyer types!
por SHAug 6, 2017
Really enjoyed this course as a person who had little to no knowledge of American law. Key terms were useful to read before listening and as general references. Big thanks to the professors.
por LZMay 2, 2017
The course is well organized, and the professors are very knowledgeable. I once took a similar course at a prestigious US institution, but the quality of this course is significantly higher.
por CBMay 4, 2019
This course was very interesting! It helped open my eyes as to what the American Law was like. It also gave me some insight before I stepped into my first Law class this weekend. Thank you.
Sobre Universidade da Pensilvânia
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
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