Module Descriptors
CRITICAL COMPANY LAW B: THE LEGAL REGULATION OF THE COMPANY
LAWS70598
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 140
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two assignments; one of 2000 words counting for 40% (learning outcomes 1- 3)
one of 3000 words counting for 60%. (learning outcomes 1- 3)
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
one of 3000 words counting for 60%. (learning outcomes 1- 3)
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be strongly student centred. It will be delivered through a series of 5x 2hour seminars supported by student research and personal study. Students will follow a set pattern contained in the module handbook.
Module Texts
P Davies, Gower & Davies. (2003). Company Law, 7th ed. Sweet & Maxwell
British Companies Legislation,any up to date edition.
British Companies Legislation,any up to date edition.
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Course materials
Computer facilities with internet access
Course materials
Module Indicative Content
1 The constitution of companies.
2 The doctrine of Capital Maintenance.
3 Directors - powers, obligations and controls.
4 Winding-up.
This module is designed to inform students of major problems that arise in the operation of companies. It aims to provide students with a clear understanding of some of the substantive law regulating the operation of companies as well as demonstrating the historical genesis of these rules. In doing the above, students should further develop their skills in reading legal texts to an advanced level.
2 The doctrine of Capital Maintenance.
3 Directors - powers, obligations and controls.
4 Winding-up.
This module is designed to inform students of major problems that arise in the operation of companies. It aims to provide students with a clear understanding of some of the substantive law regulating the operation of companies as well as demonstrating the historical genesis of these rules. In doing the above, students should further develop their skills in reading legal texts to an advanced level.