International Commercial Law

Cod y Modiwl
LDM0720
Teitl y Modiwl
International Commercial Law
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr David Poyton
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran

Asesiad Semester WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 6,000 WORDS 80%
Asesiad Semester VISUAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATION 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 6,000 WORDS TO BE SUBMITED, IF FAILED 80%
Asesiad Ailsefyll VISUAL AND WRITTEN PRESENTATION TO BE DELIVERED, IF FAILED 20%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. On completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the fundamental principles, doctrines and concepts associated with international commercial law. 2. Use advanced legal skills and information in order to critically evaluate complex and specialised provisions and their impact on commercial activity, both at a practical and theoretical level. 3. Locate and evaluate the relevant literature and materials in this field and use them in critical discussions of the subject 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction between commercial activity and fundamental human rights and critically assess the tensions created between the competing interests 5. Demonstrate the ability to employ advanced skills and analytical tools to conduct research that shall be useful for both practitioners and academic researchers.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module will provide the opportunity to study, in depth, key concepts, mechanisms and issues in transnational commercial law. From the history and background to harmonisation and future directions, students will be exposed to a wide range of material. Uniquely, the module also provides the opportunity to engage with and evaluate the current challenges to commercial activity associated with corporate personality for ensuring corporate accountability/responsibility

Cynnwys

1. Nature and History of International Commercial Law
2. Sources of International Commercial Law
3. International Sales and Restatements of General Contract Law
4. International Sales and Restatements of General Contract Law cont
5. Conflict of Laws Issues in Commercial Transactions
6. Alternative/International Dispute Resolution
7. Alternative/International Dispute Resolution cont
8. Corporate Personality: Corporate Human Rights
9. Corporate Personality: Corporate Manslaughter

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau

Cyfathrebu Assignment and oral presentation; participation with online discussion group
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Gaining confidence in legal thinking and analysis
Datrys Problemau Assignment and oral presentation
Gwaith Tim Online discussion group
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Studying the material and writing the assignment
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Apply generic skills to specific subjects of the theme through the assignment
Sgiliau ymchwil The module seeks to further develop practical legal skills and a theoretical engagement with international commercial law
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Module requires the use of IT as a core resource for locating legal material

Nodau

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