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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module LAW52730: International Sales Law
Department: Law
LAW52730: International Sales Law
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 4 | 30 | Available in 2007/2008 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- to provide an advanced study of international transactions, and the rights and liabilities of the various parties involved in these transactions.
Content
- an examination and analysis of the Convention on International Sale of Goods with comparative references to English domestic law;
- an introduction to basic concepts of the law of agency;
- an examination of marine insurance;
- financing the transaction: bankers' commercial credits; conformity of documents.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- an in-depth knowledge of Conventions and English domestic law which are relevant to international contracts, insurance and finance;
- students will develop a critical understanding of the relevant policy issues and an appreciation of the complex web of contractual relationships required in international commercial trade.
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 15 | Week with a few reading weeks | 2 | 30 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 270 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 100% | Three hour written examination. Students are permitted to take printed or written materials into the examination. | 3 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
One assignment of approximately 2,000 words.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.