Module Descriptors
EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
LAWS61238
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Dennis Crighton
Email: D.Crighton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 54
Independent Study Hours: 246
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Either: Murray, C et al.(2007) Schmitthoff's Export Trade: The Law & Practice of International Trade 11th Ed. Sweet & Maxwell, London
Or: Carr, I (2005) International Trade Law, 3rd Edition. Routledge-Cavendish, London.
Or: Chuah, J (2009) Law of International Trade, 4th Edition. Sweet & Maxwell
Or: Carr, I (2005) International Trade Law, 3rd Edition. Routledge-Cavendish, London.
Or: Chuah, J (2009) Law of International Trade, 4th Edition. Sweet & Maxwell
Module Resources
Appropriate paper and electronic sources of law.
Module Study Guide
Module Web Pages
Module Study Guide
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Module Learning Strategies
Whole group sessions will be used to introduce broad concepts but will also involve some workshop exercises - 2 hour per week for 22 weeks = 44 hours.
Small group tutorials will be used to explore the topics studied in greater depth using a variety of learning strategies including problem solving, online research exercises and pyramiding exercises - 5 hours per semester = 10 hours.
Directed Study will include preparation for small group sessions and assessments - 246 hours
TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 300 hours.
Small group tutorials will be used to explore the topics studied in greater depth using a variety of learning strategies including problem solving, online research exercises and pyramiding exercises - 5 hours per semester = 10 hours.
Directed Study will include preparation for small group sessions and assessments - 246 hours
TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 300 hours.
Module Indicative Content
The 5 main strands of export & international trade law are:
- The contract of export sales of goods
- The contract of carriage of goods by sea, for export trade
- The contract of finance of export trade
- The contract of insurance of export trade
- Conflicts of laws - international contracts, choice of laws, dispute resolutions, enforcements of foreign judgements (Note - We will NOT be dealing with this area in great depth)
- The contract of export sales of goods
- The contract of carriage of goods by sea, for export trade
- The contract of finance of export trade
- The contract of insurance of export trade
- Conflicts of laws - international contracts, choice of laws, dispute resolutions, enforcements of foreign judgements (Note - We will NOT be dealing with this area in great depth)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details: -
Teaching Block 1:- A 3,000 word Assignment, weighted at 50% will assess Learning Outcomes 1 - 6
Teaching Block 2:- A 2 hour Examination, weighted at 50%, will assess Learning Outcomes 1 - 5.
A formative assessment will take place prior to the summative assessment
To pass the module, students must obtain an average mark of at least 40% and a mark of at least 20% in each component.
Teaching Block 1:- A 3,000 word Assignment, weighted at 50% will assess Learning Outcomes 1 - 6
Teaching Block 2:- A 2 hour Examination, weighted at 50%, will assess Learning Outcomes 1 - 5.
A formative assessment will take place prior to the summative assessment
To pass the module, students must obtain an average mark of at least 40% and a mark of at least 20% in each component.