School of Law  
 
 
LAW-30093 Commercial Law  
Co-ordinator: Mr Kelvin Johnstone    Room: CBC1.007, Tel:33219  
Teaching Team:  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733218
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for

Law Dual Honours (Level 3)
Law Minor (Level 3)
Law Single Honours (Level 3)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Barred Combinations

None

Prerequisites

None

Description

This module offers an exciting opportunity for students seeking to explore and understand commercial law issues. It is an ideal choice for anyone aiming for a career in the English legal profession or a field of commerce. We will look at both practical legal doctrines (eg agency) and theoretical questions (such as the relationship between the law and capitalism).

Please note that while there is no entry requirement for this module, dual honours students who have not previously studied Contract Law in Year 2 must be prepared to undertake private study ahead of the module presentation so as to acquire an adequate understanding of the basics of English contract law.

Aims

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical doctrines and practical applications of English commercial law in the context of the impact of those rules of commercial law on economic activity.



Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the essential doctrinal elements of English commercial law. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Synthesise case law, statute and regulatory instruments so as to provide a coherent view of law in its context. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Express a critical view of an area of law which is subject to challenge on both business and moral grounds. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Marshall and apply legal knowledge to supply creative solutions to practical legal problems. will be achieved by assessments: 1


Study hours

9 x two hour lectures = 18
4 x one hour tutorials = 4
Tutorial preparation = 36 hours
Directed reading and exam prep. (including formative work) = 90
Exam = 2
Total = 150 hours




Description of Module Assessment

01: 2 Hour Exam weighted 100%
two hour exam
Two questions will be set, one essay one problem, with one question, seen in or about Week 7, to be researched ahead of the exam. Students will produce an outline plan as a formative exercise on which they will receive guidance from tutors.


Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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