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Bahria University Law School

BAHRIA UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD

Course Title Jurisprudence-II

Course Code 321
Course Credit Hours 3
Course Prerequisite NIL
Course Type Core Course
Program LLB
Semester 6
Instructor MUHAMMAD YAHYA AHMED MINHAS
Course Outline Prepared on SEPTEMBER 2022
Course Outline Revised on NOVEMBER 2023

Course Description

Jurisprudence II is the second part of Jurisprudence course. In this module certain main
institutions of law will be considered such as property, ownership and possession, right, duty,
legal personality, responsibility, evidence and procedure. These institutions play a key role in
developing the base for a student’s legal knowledge. This is a vital course designed to cultivate
in students the ability to reason persuasively and understand certain legal jargons in its technical
way

Course Learning Outcomes

 CLO 1: To understand the basic concepts of Jurisprudence law.

 CLO2: To comprehend the general principles and theories of Jurisprudence law.
 CLO3: To demonstrate the concept of Legal Rights, State, Sovereignty, person etc.
 CLO4: To critically analyse the basic concepts of Jurisprudence and its applicability in modern
times.
 CLO5 To independently apply principles in legal practice and research.

Program Objectives

Each Course Outline shall provide Program Specific Objectives

LLB- 5 Year Program Objectives
1. Producing Law graduates, competent lawyers, judges, and legislators.
2. Encouraging students to be good advocates, researchers, and teachers in the fields of
 Law and Jurisprudence.
3. Equipping students with skills and knowledge of National, Trans-national and
International Law.
4. Preparing leadership in the field of Law, imbued with ethical values, for the current and
future generations
Program Learning Outcomes
Each Course Outline shall provide Program Specific Learning Outcomes
LLB- 5 Year Program Learning Outcomes
1. Identify, formulate, and apply legal rules and principles to practical situations.
2. Critically evaluate the practical consequences of various legal rules and formulate policy
arguments through reasoning.
3. Write articulately in a wide range of legal issues for practical and academic domains.
4. Apply their legal thoughts and advocacy skills in a coherent and effective manner.

Complying Course Specific CLOs with Program Specific PLO

CLOs PLOs
1 To understand the basic concepts of PLO 1
jurisprudence law.
2 To comprehend the general principles and PLO 1.2,4
theories of jurisprudence law.
3 To demonstrate the concept of legal rights, PLO 1,2,3,4
State, Sovereignty, Person, etc.
4 To critically analyse the basic concepts of PLO 1,2,3,4
jurisprudence and its applicability in
modern times.
5 To independently apply principles in legal PLO 1,2,3,4
practice and research

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN KEY

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
UG Program
1.KNOWLEDGE 2. SKILLS 3.COMPETENCES

Theoretical- Cognitive - Competence to Learning Communication Field Specific

Conceptual Practical Work Competence and Social Competence
Independently Competence
and Take
Responsibility
Possess higher Use of Conduct studies Evaluate the Inform people Act in
level theoretical advanced at an advanced knowledge and and institutions, accordance
and practical theoretical level in the field skills acquired transfer ideas with social,
knowledge and practical independently. at an advanced and solution scientific,
supported by knowledge level in the proposals to cultural and
textbooks with within the Take field with a problems in ethical values
updated field. responsibility critical written and on the stages of
information, both as a team approach. orally on issues gathering,
practice Interpret and member and in the field. implementation
equipment and evaluate data, individually in Determine and release of
other resources. define and order to solve learning needs Share the ideas the results of
analyze unexpected and direct the and solution data related to
Complete a problems, complex learning. proposals to the field.
required core of develop problems faced problems on
General Education solutions within the Develop issues in the field Possess
Courses. based on implementations positive with sufficient
research and in the field. attitude professionals and consciousness
Bilingual proofs by towards nonprofessionals about the
proficiency in using acquired
Planning and lifelong by the support of issues of
Urdu and English. advanced managing learning. qualitative and universality of
Logical persuasive knowledge activities Demonstrated quantitative data. human rights,
critical and skills
towards the use of Urdu social justice,
expression. within the
development of and English for Organize and equality,
field. subordinates in professional implement cultural values
Reflective the framework communication project and in a diverse
thinking to solve Problem of a project. ns. activities for world and also,
problems solving skills Work social environmental
through collaboratively Efficient use of environment protection,
application of in teams. scholarly and with a sense of worker's health
knowledge practical tools social and security.
acquired. Interactive responsibility.
problem solving Demonstrate
Writing report Monitor the academic
of innovative Appreciate developments in integrity in all
research diverse opinions the field and academic and
activities communicate practical
with peers by activities.
using both Urdu
and English

Use informatics
and
communication
technologies
with at least a
minimum level
of European
Computer Usage
Advanced Level
software
knowledge.

Teaching Methodology Teaching and learning go hand in hand.

Therefore, this course is taught using a
combination of lectures /presentations, videos
showing, creative class exercises, guest
speakers and student participation. Classroom
discussions will form an important part of the
course, and students are expected to

Course Specific Textbook(s)
Reference Book(s)
Magazine Articles/ Published Material/ Students will be provided with updated/latest
Research Journals /Papers
Case Studies
Statute(s)/ Policy Brief
Mandatory Attendance
Bahria University Islamabad Campus Grading Policy
Mid Term Examination
contribute to the dialogue and be able to make
discourse analysis. In this spirit, it is expected
that students will assume the responsibility
for their own learning, which includes:
Regularly attending the class (at least 75 %
attendance is compulsory to take the final
exam).
a. Respect & listen to the one
who is talking.
b. Present their ideas in a clear
and articulated manner.
The teaching methodology will include:
 Lectures via PPT
 Articles
 Case Studies/ Videos/ Analysis
 Relevant Statute Readings
 Discussions and debates
 Presentations
 Library Consultancy
 Guest Speaker Sessions
 Outdoor Learning/ Study Trips and
Visit
 Activity/ Assignment/Quiz
Mahajan, V.D Jurisprudence and Legal theory,
5th edn, Lukhnow: Eastern, 2007
 Finnis, John. Natural Law and Natural
Rights 2nd edn. Oxford: OUP, 2011.
 Glanville, Williams L. Jurisprudence
by John Salmond, 10th edn. London:
Sweet and Maxwell, 1947.
 Paton, G. W. A Text Book of
Jurisprudence, 4th edn. Oxford: OUP,
1973.
 Holland, Sir Thomas E. The Elements
of Jurisprudence, 13th edn. New
Delhi: Universal, 2010 (rpt.).
journal articles/working papers/ conference
proceedings for relevant topic as extra reading
to understand how the theories are applied.
75%
Total Marks 25
 Internals Total Marks 20
Class Presentations/ Projects/ Activity
Quiz Total Marks 15

Final Term Examination Total Marks 40

Total Marks 100

Total Credit Hours 48

Total Number of Weeks 16

WEEKWISE LEASSON PLAN

Week Contents Methodology CLO

Week 1 Introduction  Lectures via PPT CLO 1,2

Evaluation of  Articles
background  Case Studies/
knowledge Videos/ Analysis
 Relevant Statute
Readings
 Discussions and
debates
 Presentations
 Library
Consultancy
 Guest Speaker
Sessions
 Outdoor
Learning/ Study
Trips and Visit
 Activity/
Assignment/Quiz
Week 2 State  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2
Definition and power point
meaning multimedia
 Essential presentation/slides.
elements of  Discussion on topic of
state the day.
 Functions of  Teaching through
state questions/discussions
 Relationship (Socratic Method).
between state  Assignment.
 and law Discussion on the
 Theories of given Assignment.
evolution and  Discussion on
origin of state procedure and possible
 Administration ways to solve
of Justice assignment.
 Kinds of
justice

Week 3 Sovereignty  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,5

Meaning power point
Definition multimedia
Dual Aspects of presentation/slides.
Sovereignty  Discussion on topic of
the day.
Characteristic of
Sovereignty  Teaching through
questions/discussions
Kinds of Sovereignty (Socratic Method).
Austin’s theory of
Sovereignty
Pluralism and its
principles

Week 4 Person  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3

power point
 Nature of multimedia
Personality in presentation/slides.
Law  Discussion on topic of
 Origin, the day.
Definition  Teaching through
questions/discussions
 Natural and (Socratic Method).
Legal Persons  Case study.

Week 5 Person II  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,5

power point
 Corporations multimedia
as a legal presentation/slides.
person  Discussion on topic of
 Theories of the day.
corporate  Teaching through
personalities questions/discussions
(Socratic Method).
 Status of State,
 Assignment.
Unborn child
Discussion on
 Legal status of Procedure and
 animals possible ways to solve
 Legal status of the said assignment.
dead person  Case study
 Quiz

Week 6 Legal Right and its  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4,5
kinds power point
multimedia
 Understanding presentation/slides.
legal right, its  Discussion on topic of
element the day.
 Theories of  Teaching through
legal rights questions/discussions
(Socratic Method).
 Essential
conditions of  Case study
legal rights
 Kinds of legal
right
 Classification
of legal rights

Week 7 Hohfeld’s analysis of  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4,5

legal concepts power point
multimedia
 Correlatives of presentation/slides.
legal concepts  Discussion on topic of
 Opposites of the day.
legal concepts  Teaching through
questions/discussions
(Socratic Method).
 Case study
 Quiz
Week 8 Left over topics/ Reinforcing CLO
Revision Week for Mid 1,2,3,4,5
Term Exams
Week 9 MID TERM
EXAMINATION
Week 10`  Concept of  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4
Ownership power point
 Defining multimedia
presentation/slides.
ownership and
 Discussion on topic of
its meaning
the day.
 Essentials of
 Teaching through
ownership questions/discussions
 Subject-matter (Socratic Method).
of ownership  Discussion on final
  Modes of project
Acquisation  Mid Term paper
 Different showing and
discussion on paper.
kinds of
Ownership
Week 11 Concept of Property  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4,5
 Meaning and power point
kinds of multimedia
property presentation/slides.
 Discussion on topic of
 Modes of
the day.
Acquisition of
 Teaching through
property
questions/discussions
 Possession (Socratic Method).
 Prescription  Demo presentation by
 Agreement volunteer students for
 Inheritance final project followed
by final guidelines by
teacher.
Week 12 Possession  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4
power point
 Definition and multimedia
elements of presentation/slides.
possession  Discussion on topic of
 Kinds of the day.
possession  Teaching through
 Modes of questions/discussions
acquiring (Socratic Method).
possession
 Quiz
 Possession vs
ownership

Week 13 Liability  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4,5

power point
 Understanding multimedia
the term presentation/slides.
liability  Discussion on topic of
 Kinds of the day.
liabilities  Teaching through
 Civil and questions/discussions
criminal (Socratic Method).
liability
 Assignment.
 Remedial and Discussion on
penal liability Procedure and
 Vicarious possible ways to solve
liability the said assignment
 Theories of
remedial and
 penal liability
 Negligence

Week 14 Evidence  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4,5

power point
 Meaning and multimedia
kinds of presentation/slides.
Evidence  Discussion on topic of
 Judicial the day.
evidence
 Teaching through
 Real evidence questions/discussions
 Personal (Socratic Method).
evidence
 Primary
evidence
 Secondary
evidence
 Direct evidence
 Circumstantial
evidence
 Indirect
evidence
 Forensic
evidence
 Hearsay
evidence
 Valuation and
production of
Evidence

Week 15  Substantive  Lecture format - using CLO 1,2,3,4,5

Law and power point
Procedural multimedia
Law presentation/slides.
 What is  Discussion on topic of
substantive and the day.
procedural law  Teaching through
 Juristic views questions/discussions
 Elements of (Socratic Method).
judicial
procedure
 Summon
 Pleadings
 Proof
 Judgment
 Execution
Week 16 Project Presentations/
Revision
FINAL TERM
EXAMINATION