The aim of the course is to give the students a deeper understanding of animal law as a legal discipline. The content of the course invites the students to consider different legal theories from the perspective of animal law.
After the course, the students will be able to:
1. understand and explain legal concepts as legal subjectivity and legal personhood,
2. understand and explain different legal theories of rights,
3. understand and explain the difference between fundamental and simple animal rights.
The course will develop general skills as:
Communication skills: The ability to understand and express legal concepts clearly is crucial in animal law. This includes written (and oral) communication in discussing and explaining animal law concepts to others, which will be trained during the course by writing a learning diary. This develops the ability to communicate and negotiate with others.
Analytical and critical thinking: Animal law requires the ability to analyze various theories, sources, and concepts, assess their validity and understand the potential consequences of different scenarios. This develops the ability to think critically and analytically.
Independent work, ability to manage one's own work: the course requires independent work. This develops the ability to take initiative, organize one's work and work independently.
Time and resource management: The course assumes that the student must be able to manage hers/his time effectively in order to be able to finalize the course. This includes the ability to prioritize tasks and use available resources effectively.
By developing these work life skills, students not only gain knowledge about the legal theories and animal law, but also a valuable set of competencies that can be applied in a range of different professional contexts.
