KDEC 9195 - Alterity on the terms of the Law

This course proposes to explore the potential of the law of the conflict of laws to provide an alternative framework with which to approach alterity in nature and society ‘on the terms of the law’. Such an exploration requires an unearthing of a forgotten, shadow jurisprudence and by the same token, a change in modern law’s deeper epistemological settings.

To have followed an initial instruction (M1 level) in private international law, crossborder litigation or international civil procedure (or to be ready to catch up on M1 level materials).

Interactive.

Grading: over the semester, at least 3 entries in the class blog (40%) and team work (40%) on a project (any medium other than a written essay) linked to any one of the topics covered in class. The remaining 20% corresponds to participation in class discussion on the basis of the materials provided.

The course requires a thorough preparation of the class materials every week and to respond to a weekly blog question covering the readings. Students will also be invited to start working regularly on their group project from the start of the semester.