Theory and Sociology of Law

1.- Knowledge of the differences and points of contact between the Philosophy of Law, the Science of Law and Law Sciences. 2.- Awareness of the necessary interdisciplinary view of the legal problems. 3.- Proper understanding of the different conceptions of the legal phenomenon and the importance of adopting each of them with respect to philosophical and legal issues discussed in the course. 4.- Ability to use the principles and values as working tools in the interpretation of law, as well as a critical awareness of them. 5.- Critical awareness of legal analysis and development of legal dialectic. 6.- Knowledge and analysis techniques that allow rational debate of controversial issues of law that are of major importance from the ethical point of view.

1.- The meaning of Philosophy of Law 2.- Legal Positivism and postpositivism 3.- Constitutional Democray and adjudication 4.- Problems of legal ethics

The teaching methodology will include: 1.- Lectures (big group) (see the course schedule):different topics of the program will be explained, focusing on those issues considered more important or more difficult To facilitate the student's work the professor will upload in Aula Global materials considered appropiate. 2.- Practical sessions (small groups) (see the course schedule): a deeper understanding of the main issues of the course will be provided using practical cases, texts commentaries, flims etc..To facilitate the student's work the professor will upload in Aula Global materials considered appropiate. 3.- Each professor will indicate the tutorial sessions schedules