Module Descriptors
COMMERCIAL LAW A: CONSUMER PROTECTION
LAWS70800
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 Indicative Content
1. Legislation on product safety, trade descriptions, consumer credit, advertising and trading methods
2. Implications for businesses supplying consumer goods and services, and consumers as victims
3. Adequacy of consumer protection laws, the enforcement authorities and methods of redress
2. Implications for businesses supplying consumer goods and services, and consumers as victims
3. Adequacy of consumer protection laws, the enforcement authorities and methods of redress
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two assignments; one of 2000 words counting for 40%
And one of 3,000 words counting for 60%.
Learning outcomes 1-4 will be assessed across these assessments.
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 or appreciation of the impact of the law for businesses and consumers. 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 and awareness of practical issues of the business-consumer relationship. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Evidence of a thorough understanding of the relevant laws, the purpose of them, their historical and possible future development.
Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of the law and practice and shows considerable awareness of the implications of the law in business-consumer situations. Contains strong analytical evaluation of the material using a wide variety of sources A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
And one of 3,000 words counting for 60%.
Learning outcomes 1-4 will be assessed across these assessments.
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 or appreciation of the impact of the law for businesses and consumers. 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 and awareness of practical issues of the business-consumer relationship. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Evidence of a thorough understanding of the relevant laws, the purpose of them, their historical and possible future development.
Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of the law and practice and shows considerable awareness of the implications of the law in business-consumer situations. Contains strong analytical evaluation of the 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 Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Computer facilities with internet access
Module Texts
Lowe, R. & Woodruffe, G. (2004). Consumer law and Practice, 6th Edition. Sweet & Maxwell, London
Harvey, BW. & Parry, DL. (2000). The Law of Consumer Protection and Fair Trading, 6th Edition. Butterworth?s, London
Oughton, D. & Lowry, J. (2000). Consumer Law, 2nd Edition. Cavendish, London.
Harvey, BW. & Parry, DL. (2000). The Law of Consumer Protection and Fair Trading, 6th Edition. Butterworth?s, London
Oughton, D. & Lowry, J. (2000). Consumer Law, 2nd Edition. Cavendish, London.