Introducción al Derecho en la vida cotidiana from edX

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez hasta qué punto las actividades y situaciones de tu día a día están vinculadas al Derecho? Desde el nacimiento hasta el final de nuestra vida, todos y cada uno de los actos que realizamos tienen trascendencia jurídica; desde los más sencillos como subir a un autobús, pagar con tarjeta o sacar a pasear al perro, hasta los más trascendentes como comprar nuestro primer coche, pedir un préstamo o que nos pongan una multa.

Si esto es así, si el Derecho regula la convivencia del hombre en sociedad y donde hay sociedad, hay derecho (ubi societas, ibi ius), se vuelve esencial conocer algunas nociones básicas de esta materia.

¿Qué es el Derecho? ¿Debe un juez aplicar la ley aunque esta lleve a resultados injustos? ¿Son todos los seres humanos sujetos del Derecho? ¿Pueden los animales ser titulares de derechos y obligaciones? ¿Qué efectos jurídicos produce el nacimiento o fallecimiento de una persona? ¿Es posible contraer matrimonio con otra persona sin estar presente? ¿Es lo mismo la propiedad que la posesión? ¿Piensas que en el ámbito contractual, quien calla, otorga? ¿Cuál es el papel de la Constitución de 1978 en nuestro ordenamiento? ¿Cómo nos vinculan las normas de la Unión Europea?

A estas y otras preguntas daremos respuesta a lo largo de este curso en línea, para lo cual acompañaremos a nuestros amigos Justino y Laya en su día a día, analizando diversas situaciones de la vida cotidiana a través de nuestra lente jurídica.

What you'll learn

Qué es el Derecho, el ordenamiento y la norma jurídica.
Cuáles son las fuentes del Derecho español y cómo se ordenan.
Los sujetos del Derecho: persona física y persona jurídica. Capacidad jurídica y de obrar.
El negocio jurídico. Sus requisitos y estructura. La ineficacia del negocio. La representación negocial.
Algunos conceptos jurídicos de derecho patrimonial. Con especial mención a la posesión y la propiedad, dentro del ámbito de los Derechos reales, y a la compraventa como figura contractual fuente de obligaciones.

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Learning objectives

Qué es el derecho, el ordenamiento y la norma jurídica.
Cuáles son las fuentes del derecho español y cómo se ordenan.
Los sujetos del derecho: persona física y persona jurídica. capacidad jurídica y de obrar.

El negocio jurídico. sus requisitos y estructura. la ineficacia del negocio. la representación negocial.
Algunos conceptos jurídicos de derecho patrimonial. con especial mención a la posesión y la propiedad, dentro del ámbito de los derechos reales, y a la compraventa como figura contractual fuente de obligaciones.

Qué es el derecho, el ordenamiento y la norma jurídica.
Cuáles son las fuentes del derecho español y cómo se ordenan.
Los sujetos del derecho: persona física y persona jurídica. capacidad jurídica y de obrar.
El negocio jurídico. sus requisitos y estructura. la ineficacia del negocio. la representación negocial.
Algunos conceptos jurídicos de derecho patrimonial. con especial mención a la posesión y la propiedad, dentro del ámbito de los derechos reales, y a la compraventa como figura contractual fuente de obligaciones.

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Provides basic knowledge in law, which is highly relevant for anyone in any field

Taught by experienced instructors with expertise in law, María del Pilar Pérez Álvarez, Beatriz Gregoraci Fernández, Pilar Domínguez Lozano

Develops foundational understanding in law, which sets a foundation for further learning in the field

Covers a wide range of topics in law, making it relevant across various industries and fields

Uses a practical approach with real-world examples, making learning more applicable and engaging

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