Core Text
Bethlehem, D., McRae, D., Neufeld, R., and Damme, I., V., (2009) The Oxford Handbook of International Trade Law (Oxford Handbooks in Law), Oxford University, ISBN-10: 0199231923
Elhauge, E. and Geradin, D. (2007) Global Competition Law and Economics, Hart, ISBN-10: 1841134651

Recommended Text
Chow, D. C. K and Schoenbaum, T. J. (2008) International Trade Law: Problems, Cases, and Materials, Aspen, ISBN-10: 0735562180
Van den Bossche, P. (2005) The Law and Policy of The World Trade Organisation (Cambridge: CUP)
Hoeckman, B. Kostecki, M. (2001) The Political Economy of The World Trading System (Oxford:OUP)
Treblicock, M. and Howse, R. (2004) The Regulation of International Trade, (London Routledge)
Studies of IMF Governance: A Compendium Lamdany, R. and Martinez-Diaz, L. (2009)

You will need access to these resources:

The VLE (NETED)
The Internet
Word Processing software for use in the coursework
Spreadsheet software like EXCEL/SPSS
Printed and electronic journals.
West Law
LexisNexis

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 300 learning hours, of this there will be 75 hours of class support and 225 hours of independent and self directed study.

The lectures will enable students to expand on underpinning theories, professional competencies and the principles on a range of topics in International Trade Law, including the economic and institutional context of the World Trading System and the role of Competition Law. Students will be allocated to small groups for various activities and workshop sessions. Tutorials are used to ensure that students understand the material and its relevance to the programme. Within the module, students will undertake individual presentations. These will be used to highlight understanding of module content, planning and implementation of ideas and innovations, self assessment and reflection, peer/tutor discussion and review.

For each topic, students will engage in preparation and reading prior to each seminar. Students will be asked to share their reading of the topic through discussion with their peer group, present their findings to the seminar group and provide feedback to other students

Topics

Economic and Trade Law
- Fundamentals of International Economic Law
- International Monetary Law and Policy
- Regulation of Foreign Investment
- Public International Law of Trade
- Export sales on English law terms
- Carriage of goods by sea
- Bankers' letters of credit
- United Nations Sale Convention 1980 (CISG)
Competition and Contracts Law
- The Internationalisation of Competition Policy
- Unilateral, Bilateral and Multilateral Strategies
- The Competition Rules of Developing and Developed Countries
- Competition and Trade Policy
- International Sales Contracts
- Finance Agreements
- Transportation of Goods - carriage of goods by sea
- International Dispute Settlement

Individual Writing Assignment 50% Weighting
Undertake a strategic analysis, using appropriate research and analysis tools, to assess the competitive standing of your organisation, or one that you are familiar with within your chosen pathway. Summarise your findings in and based on your conclusions recommend options and consider whether the organisation's current direction is appropriate.

5,000 words including appendices

LO 1,2

Case study and report (3000 words) 50% Weighting

LO 3,4

To pass this module student must obtain overall 50% marks. Re-assessment is capped at 50%

Pass criteria

Demonstrates ability to systematically describe a specific organisation in terms of management theories and appropriate contemporary practice.
Provides some critical analysis of operational aspects of same organisation. Reflects adequately on potential improvements to same organisation and is well referenced. In order to pass a module, students need to attain at least a minimum of 40% in all elements of assessment.

Distinction criteria,

Evidences a subtle understanding of the position of the organisation in terms of a range of appropriate theory and contemporary practice.
Focuses upon the critical analysis of relevant operational aspects of the organisation, with appropriate contrast with other organisational forms and practice. Provides a well-supported, reasoned and pragmatic set of recommendations. Evidences wide and appropriate reading in the references supplied.