Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- analyse relevant legal materials;
- apply the legal principles, with appropriate legal authorities, in the solution of complex problems;
- understand the concepts, main principles and legal relationships between parties in commercial transactions, covered within the syllabus;
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- understand the concepts, main principles and legal relationships between parties in commercial transactions, covered within the syllabus.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- manage your time effectively.
- display clarity and objectivity in oral discussion, demonstrating an awareness of academic integrity issues.
- distinguish relevant from irrelevant materials.
- identify and analyse key issues.
- think critically, develop coherent arguments in writing.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Preparation for scheduled sessions | 100 |
Lecture | 20 |
Seminar | 10 |
Revision | 20 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
'Blackboard' learning platform. There is no set book. The Blackboard site will contain all the introductory material necessary, references to further sources, and links to further e-resources. All cases and statutes are available using the legal databases.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Mock Examination
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Via written feedback forms, in accordance with Law School policy.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External