Module Descriptors
COMMERCIAL LAW - LAW OF SALE
LAWS50918
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 25
Independent Study Hours: 125
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
WHOLE GROUP SESSIONS - A series of lectures used to disseminate general information and to provide an overview of the topics studied in detail and discussed in tutorials.
SMALL GROUP - Used to explore particular aspects of the Law of sale and to develop problem-solving skills. The analysis of problem questions may be carried out using a variety of methods; debate, mini-moot, pyramiding, unseen problem questions, and student and tutor led sessions. 5 HOURS SEMESTER 1.
DIRECTED STUDY - this will consist essentially of research into and preparation for the work to be undertaken in tutorials. Students are also encouraged to use this time to prepare their own stock of learning materials. Students will be provided with general guidance as to what is expected of them in their module handbook. Topic specific handouts provided in whole group sessions will identify where information may be obtained and further reading. 125 HOURS.
TOTAL LEARNING TIME - 150 HOURS
SMALL GROUP - Used to explore particular aspects of the Law of sale and to develop problem-solving skills. The analysis of problem questions may be carried out using a variety of methods; debate, mini-moot, pyramiding, unseen problem questions, and student and tutor led sessions. 5 HOURS SEMESTER 1.
DIRECTED STUDY - this will consist essentially of research into and preparation for the work to be undertaken in tutorials. Students are also encouraged to use this time to prepare their own stock of learning materials. Students will be provided with general guidance as to what is expected of them in their module handbook. Topic specific handouts provided in whole group sessions will identify where information may be obtained and further reading. 125 HOURS.
TOTAL LEARNING TIME - 150 HOURS
Module Indicative Content
This module deals with the law relating to transactions involving the transfer of property in goods. This is well suited to those intending to work in a trading environment.
- The main areas covered are the sale of goods and negotiating contract generally.
- The main areas covered are the sale of goods and negotiating contract generally.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details: The Assignment, 2500 words, weighted at 100%, will assess Learning Outcomes 1 - 6.
The Assignment question will relate to a problem scenario.
To pass this module, students must achieve a mark of at least 40%; there can be internal compensation between the two assessed elements.
Where a student also takes 'Commercial Law B - Consumer Protection' in the same academic year, an overall mark of 25% - 39% in one of these modules may be compensated by the other module, provided the average mark for the two modules is at least 40%.
The Assignment question will relate to a problem scenario.
To pass this module, students must achieve a mark of at least 40%; there can be internal compensation between the two assessed elements.
Where a student also takes 'Commercial Law B - Consumer Protection' in the same academic year, an overall mark of 25% - 39% in one of these modules may be compensated by the other module, provided the average mark for the two modules is at least 40%.
Module Texts
Atiyah, PS, Adams, JN and MacQueen H. (2005). Sale of Goods, 11th ed. Longman Pearson
Blackstones Statutes on Commercial and Consumer Law
Bradgate, R. (2000). Commercial Law, 3rd ed. London Butterworths.
Blackstones Statutes on Commercial and Consumer Law
Bradgate, R. (2000). Commercial Law, 3rd ed. London Butterworths.
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module study guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access materials available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Court room
Group study area
Module study guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access materials available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Court room
Group study area