Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Commercial Law
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LAW08121
Module leader: Valerio Torti
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module comprises the following topics: i) sale and supply of goods; ii) agency law; iii) partnership; iv) insurance law; v) cautionary obligations and real rights in security; vi) intellectual property rights; vii) insolvency law and bankruptcy law; viii) diligence; ix) alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the main areas of commercial law in Scotland, as well as some international aspects of commercial law.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical awareness of relevant issues, identify and analyse legal problems arising in a commercial context.

LO3: Identify and retrieve up-to-date information from a variety of sources, including primary and secondary sources.

LO4: Demonstrate competence in the construction and support of legal arguments in writing.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Valerio Torti
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures will be delivered in person at the ENU Craiglockhart campus (also recorded/uploaded weekly on the Moodle platform to allow you access at a time most suitable for you).
Face To Face Tutorial 8 Tutorials will give you the opportunity to critically explore and discuss both problem and essay questions, related to the contents presented during the lectures.
Online Guided independent study 172 Guided independent study provides a vehicle for the student to develop an understanding of the module’s key concepts.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 2000 words. Piece of written coursework (essay).
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours Two questions to answer from a choice of five (both essay and problem questions).The online exam will last 3 hours plus 15 minutes of reading time (as per university policy for online exams).
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Commercial Law
 

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