International Commercial Law
Module title | International Commercial Law |
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Module code | LAWM175 |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
Credits | 15 |
Module staff | Mimi Zou (Convenor) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 35 |
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Module description
In the module, you will critically examine key debates in transnational commercial law. You will critically examine, in detail, some of the challenges of cross-border commercial transactions, as well as harmonisation and uniform law initiatives; and key international instruments such as the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods and UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention in international commercial arbitration, in addition to proposals for the future development of this area of law. This module is valuable for students considering working or pursuing further research in the area of transnational commercial law. It is recommended that students have studied commercial and contract law at undergraduate level, although this is not mandatory.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The overarching aim of the module is to critically examine selected key aspects of transnational commercial law in relation to cross-border transactions. The aspects selected are likely to be particularly relevant to those in international commercial practice, but the module also aims to give you a solid grounding in advanced commercial law.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. demonstrate detailed and systematic knowledge of, and an ability to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise in context, the complex challenges (political, social, economic etc.) for, and possible responses to, cross-border transacting;
- 2. demonstrate detailed and systematic knowledge of, and an ability to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise in context, complex aspects of legal regimes governing transnational commercial law (such as the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods and New York Convention) as well as proposals for the future development of this area of law.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. use internationally relevant legal and non-legal materials in relation to commercial law;
- 4. demonstrate detailed knowledge, through structured and discursive writing, of the contextual (political, social, economic etc.) challenges and implications for transnational commercial law.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. demonstrate the ability to comprehensively use a range of resources for specific learning tasks;
- 6. present, explain and critically evaluate a range of substantive and theoretical arguments in assessments and teaching sessions;
- 7. work independently and manage time efficiently in preparing for learning activities and assessments.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- The nature of transnational commercial law
- Harmonisation and uniform law agendas
- Private international law and transnational commercial law
- United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (Vienna Convention)
- International commercial arbitration
- UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts
- Digital economy and international commercial law
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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15 | 135 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 15 | 10 x 1.5-hour seminars |
Guided Independent Study | 90 | Preparation for scheduled learning and teaching sessions (including pre-reading and the completion of learning activities). |
Guided Independent Study | 15 | Formative assessment preparation |
Guided Independent Study | 30 | Summative assessment preparation |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Exam-style question (open book) | 750 words (0.75 hour exam equivalent) | 1-7 | Individual written feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Exam-style question (open book) | 100 | 1.5 hour online exam (ie 1500 word limit), with 24-hour submission window | 1-7 | Individual written feedback |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Online exam-style question (open book) - 1.5 hour (1500 word limit), with 24-hour submission window | Online exam-style question (open book) - 1.5 hour (1500 word limit), with 24-hour submission window | 1-7 | Referral/Deferral period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- R Goode, H Kronke, and E McKendrick, Transnational Commercial Law: Texts, Cases and Materials (2nd edn, 2015) – available as an electronic resource via the University library
- Further reading that students may find useful:
- R Goode and E McKendrick, Goode and McKendrick on Commercial Law (6th edn, 2021)
- Twigg-Flesner and Canavan, Atiyah and Adams' Sale of Goods (14th edn, 2020)
Credit value | 15 |
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Module ECTS | 7.5 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 7 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 11/04/2023 |
Last revision date | 11/04/2023 |