Process

First, choose a theme of subject of this unit (p.e. Civil Code in Spain, Civil Code applied in American territories, Commercial Code or Procedural Laws). The students will produce a four page research proposal and bibliography of selected sources, both primary and secondary related to the materials or documents quoted above.

It is very important to begin researching on the provincial and local law (Aragon, Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Navarra, Vizcaya territory, non-abrogated by the new codes (p.ej. the order of preference of the legal measures according to Civil Code of 1889); and write the first drafts of your papers.

Secondly, the bibliography being supplied online tools and reference texts and make annotated bibliography. At that moment is possible to examine different readings according to the subject you are interested on.

The third step consists on making a workshop about the learnings jointly with your classmates or your group of work related on the same subject. The workshops will provide you with constructive criticism on your writing and structure.

Finally, write a conference presentation explaining your argument about the pro and cons for the evolution, adaptation or innovation of Law, related to the subject you choose.