University of Cebu
Cebu City
COLLEGE OF LAW
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. COURSE NUMBER
II.
COURSE TITLE
JD 111
:
Introduction to Law
III.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
:
A general study given to freshmen, providing for an overview of the various aspects of
the concept of law, with emphasis on the relationship between law, jurisprudence, equity, courts, society and public policy,
presented through selected provisions of law, cases, and other materials depicting settled principles and current
developments, both local and international, including a review of the evolution of the Philippine legal system.
IV.
COURSE PREREQUISITE
N/A
V.
COURSE CREDIT
1 unit
VI.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
:
The course is designed to provide the students with an overview of the law, the legal
system, legal concepts, procedure, terminology, and current issues in law.
VII.
COURSE OUTLINE
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
CONTENTS
At the end of the course, the Introduction
students
are
expected
to
learn/cite/explain:
- Law, its concept, and classification
-
The definition, classification,
characteristics and sources of
law
Effect and Application of Laws
The Philippine Legal System
TIME
ALLOTMENT
3 hrs
STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Lectures
/
Graded Textbook:
Interactions / Case Study /
Quizzes / Prelim, Semi-Final,
- Introduction to Law, 2003
Midterm
and
Final
Edition, by Rolando A.
Examinations
Suarez
II. Other resources:
The effectivity, effect
application of laws
The various foreign legal
II. Civil Law
system that had influenced
Philippine laws and legal
- Persons and Human Relations
system
- Marriage and Family Relations
The
qualifications
and
procedure for admission to the
- Property
legal profession
- Obligations and Contracts
The basic principles, legal
terminologies, issues, and rules
- Succession; and
concerning: a) Persons and
Human Relations; b) Marriage
- Torts and Damages.
and Family Relations; c)
Property; d) Obligations and
III. Political Law and the Constitution of the
Contracts; e) Succession; and f)
Republic of the Philippines
Torts and Damages.
- The Philippine Government and
The meaning, nature and
Constitution
purpose of the Constitution
- Inherent Powers of the State
The inherent powers of the state
- The Bill of Rights
The Branches of Government /
Its nature, powers and functions
IV. Criminal Law
The Bill of Rights
- Definition, historical background,
The concept and basic rules
and basic principles of criminal law
concerning: a) Separation of
Powers; b) Delegation of
Powers; c) Parens Patriae; d)
Acts of State; e) State Immunity
from Suit
V. Remedial Law
and
The Legal Profession
6 hrs
The Civil Code of the
Philippines
The 1987 Constitution of
the Republic of the
Philippines
The Revised Penal Code
The Revised Rules of
Court
The Labor Code of the
Philippines
Selected cases decided
by the Supreme Court
2 hrs
1.5 hrs
The concept, grounds, and
procedure for impeachment of
impeachable officials under the
1987 Constitution
The definition and historical
background of criminal law
The fundamental principles,
legal terminologies, and rules of
criminal law
Civil Procedure
Special Civil Action,
Special Proceedings
Provisional Remedies
Criminal Procedure
Rules of Evidence
2 hrs
The concept of remedial law
[Link] and Social Legislation
Overview of the basic stages of
- Fundamental Rules and Policies of
ordinary civil actions and
Labor and Social Legislation
criminal actions
Definition, nature, and kinds of
a) Special Civil Actions; b)
Special Proceedings; and c)
Provisional Remedies
Definition, nature, kinds and
rules of evidence
Definition of labor law and social
legislation
Regulation of recruitment and
placement activities
Conditions of employment
Unfair labor practices
Kinds
of
employment
1.5 hrs
and
termination of employment
VIII.
EVALUATIVE MEASURES
:
The students shall be evaluated and rated based on their performance in the classroom
recitations, quizzes, and the preliminary, semi-final, midterm and final examinations.
IX.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
wit:
The official grading system of the University of Cebu College of Law will be followed, to
a. Class Standing (Prelim/Semi-Final Exam, Recitations, Quizzes and Assignments)..40%
b. Midterm / Final Examination..60%
Prepared by: ATTY. JOE VINSON M. EMPACES
Approved by: DEAN BALDOMERO C. ESTENZO
