Module Descriptors
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
LAWS40991
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 34
Independent Study Hours: 116
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PROJECT- INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate basic knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions. Lectures - 2 hours per week x 12 weeks = 24 hours.
Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the Legal Environment of Business.
Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area and each other.
Typical learning techniques include: student led tutorials / presentation of written work and interactive exercises. Tutorials - 1hour per week x 10 weeks = 10 hours
Students engaged on part-time study will generally enjoy different contact hours which reflect their status and/or other award requirements.
Directed study and independent learning = 116 hours - principally this will consist of preparation for work to be undertaken in seminars and research (individual & collaborative) relating to the end of semester project. Directed Study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the LEB web pages and use of the Westlaw database) which enable interaction with relevant material at a pace and time, convenient to the user. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed. All students studying the LEB module will also be required to submit evidence on a regular basis demonstrating an ability to monitor and reflect upon their learning experience.
Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the Legal Environment of Business.
Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area and each other.
Typical learning techniques include: student led tutorials / presentation of written work and interactive exercises. Tutorials - 1hour per week x 10 weeks = 10 hours
Students engaged on part-time study will generally enjoy different contact hours which reflect their status and/or other award requirements.
Directed study and independent learning = 116 hours - principally this will consist of preparation for work to be undertaken in seminars and research (individual & collaborative) relating to the end of semester project. Directed Study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the LEB web pages and use of the Westlaw database) which enable interaction with relevant material at a pace and time, convenient to the user. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed. All students studying the LEB module will also be required to submit evidence on a regular basis demonstrating an ability to monitor and reflect upon their learning experience.
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist online databases.
Module Study Guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist online databases.
Module Indicative Content
This module will provide a broad introduction to the legal environment within which business operates.
Issues covered include:
The fundamental distinction between civil and criminal law.
Analysis of the main sources of law operating within the English legal system.
The formation of business contracts and obligations arising.
The law relating to the tort of Negligence and the implications for business organisations.
The civil justice process with specific emphasis on the utilisation of the small claims track to protect business interests.
Sole traders and partnerships the legal implications.
Issues covered include:
The fundamental distinction between civil and criminal law.
Analysis of the main sources of law operating within the English legal system.
The formation of business contracts and obligations arising.
The law relating to the tort of Negligence and the implications for business organisations.
The civil justice process with specific emphasis on the utilisation of the small claims track to protect business interests.
Sole traders and partnerships the legal implications.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x end of semester individual project (weighting 50%) will assess learning outcomes 2-5
1 x end of semester exam (weighting 50%) will assess learning outcomes 1-3
Students must achieve an overall mark of 40% averaged over both assessment elements and not less than 25% in each element.
1 x end of semester exam (weighting 50%) will assess learning outcomes 1-3
Students must achieve an overall mark of 40% averaged over both assessment elements and not less than 25% in each element.
Module Texts
Kelly. D and Slapper, G. (2004). English Legal System, 7th Ed. Cavendish Publishing, London.
Kelly, D., and Holmes, A., and Hayward, R. (2005). Business Law, 5th Ed. Cavendish Publishing, London.
Kelly, D., and Holmes, A., and Hayward, R. (2005). Business Law, 5th Ed. Cavendish Publishing, London.