Comparative Law in a Global Perspective
- Virtual
- Idioma: Inglés
- Del lunes 6 al viernes 17 de julio (sin clase los sábados) 2026
- Lunes a viernes: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 m. Sin clase los sábados.
- 4 créditos
- Pregrado Derecho Pensum antiguo: Derecho Comparado | Pensum nuevo: Pluralismo jurídico y derecho global | Escuela de Posgrados: Electivas
- MDER-4004
Course Description
This course provides a global introduction to comparative law, examining major legal traditions and questioning state-centered approaches. It explores how cultural, social, and historical factors shape legal systems, while analyzing contemporary legal transformations and the impact of globalization across Western and non-Western contexts.
Who Should Enroll?
- Law students interested in comparative law, legal traditions, and global legal systems
- Students from related disciplines such as political science, international relations, economics, history, and sociology
- Professionals seeking to understand the interaction between law, culture, and globalization
- Individuals interested in global legal developments and cross-cultural legal analysis
What will you learn?
You will develop a solid understanding of the foundations of comparative law, including legal traditions, pluralism, and transplants, while critically analyzing Western and non-Western systems. The course will also allow you to assess how globalization reshapes legal and political structures and to build a global perspective on contemporary legal transformations.
What is the methodology?
The course follows an interactive seminar format that combines guided readings, case studies, and class discussions with debates and applied research. Through active participation, short written assignments, and a final group research project, students will strengthen their analytical, argumentative, and comparative skills in a global legal context.
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