Introduction to Commercial Law

Module overview

This course lays the foundation for further studies in commercial and maritime law by introducing you to advanced rules and applications of contract law. We will be exploring some key areas of commercial law, such as the law of agency and the sale of goods. The course trains your commercial analytical skills by exposing you to a range of complex relationships which often involve numerous parties and transactions, and by understanding how the law settles these in light of the reasonable expectation of the parties, commercial expedience, the integrity of legal concepts as well as wider policy factors.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

understand the concepts, main principles and legal relationships between parties in commercial transactions, covered within the syllabus;
analyse relevant legal materials;
apply the legal principles, with appropriate legal authorities, in the solution of complex problems;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

identify and analyse key issues.
display clarity and objectivity in oral discussion, demonstrating an awareness of academic integrity issues.
manage your time effectively.
think critically, develop coherent arguments in writing.
distinguish relevant from irrelevant materials.

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.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching for this module is by lectures and tutorials. Lectures will introduce the main principles and structure of the subject. You are expected to provide the main input to the tutorials, where the main issues are discussed.

Study time
Type	Hours
Lecture	20
Seminar	10
Revision	20
Preparation for scheduled sessions	100
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.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
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.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External