Module Identifier
LAM6310
Module Title
EC COMPETITION LAW THEORY AND PRACTICE
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr Jonathan M C Fitchen
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment One assignment of 5,000 words  Learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5  100%
Supplementary Assessment One assignment of 5,000 words  Learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5  100%

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the theoretical basis of competition law.
2. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the development of the European Union¿s Competition law regime.
3. Explain and critically comment upon the theoretical and practical operation of the European Community¿s system of competition law.
4. Evaluate the effect of competition law upon the regulation of European commercial business activities.
5. Display an ability to gain access to the relevant literature and materials in this field and how to use them to engage in a critical discussion of the subject.

Brief description

Academic Rationale:
This module will enable students to begin the study of European competition law at a postgraduate level via the medium of distance learning. Such a course of study will allow the student the opportunity of developing and diversifying their existing commercial experience into the legal regulation of competition in Europe. This module provides an introduction to a modern and important area of commercial regulation.

Brief Description:
This module will begin by introducing the theoretical aspects of Competition Law such as the concepts of 'market' and 'perfect' / 'imperfect' competition and various 'schools' of economic thought concerning competitive regulation. It will then proceed to introduce the European legislation by which the law has been developed and enforced in the course of attempting to regulate commercial competition within the European Union.

Content:
1. Introduction to the economic theories underlying the legal regulation of competition.
2. Introduction to the primary and secondary European Legislation which concerns Competition Law.
3. From Article 85EEC to Article 81EC - the development of the European anti-cartel provision.
4. From Article 86EEC to Article 82 EC - the development of the European anti-monopoly provision.
5. The refinement of the European Commission's enforcement role.


Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Through the study and analysis of quantitative research and data.
Communication Through the presentation of information and argument in written answers to questions.
Improving own Learning and Performance Through the independent study of the subject at a distance.
Information Technology Via the teaching, study and learning which are essential to a course delivered via the medium of distance learning.
Personal Development and Career planning Through a process of independent learning and use of the study and qualification for purposes of career development.
Problem solving Through the examination and discussion of actual and hypothetical regulatory issues in relation to competition law.
Research skills Through the detailed study, at advanced level, of literature, legal materials, official documentation and research findings concerning the subject of study.
Subject Specific Skills This module provides students with the opportunity to identify, analyse, evaluate and practice a series of skills with respect to EC Competition Law.
Team work Team working skills will be encouraged and developed in group activities and discussions at the residential study schools.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7