| Code | LAW151 |
| School | EBSL |
| Module Level | 1 |
| Module Code | LAW151 |
| Class | GE|EL|MA|MI| |
| Availability | DE|SA| |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 12 |
| ECTS Credits | 6 |
| Contact Hours | 48 |
| Self Study Hours | 72 |
| Course Aims | Law is an important part of the business environment, providing a framework for the creation and regulation of business relationships / activities. This module is designed to be a foundation course to introduce students to the nature and sources of law and to familiarise them with the fundamental principles of law which apply to the business environment. This module will also provide a link with other introductory first year modules and serve as a foundation for levels 2 and 3 law electives where students will have the opportunity to further develop and apply the knowledge and skills gained in this module within specific areas of business activity and /or the European sphere. |
| Learning Outcomes | A1, A2, B1, B2, B4, C3, C5 |
| Presentation | The weekly format for each topic to be covered consists of:-
A lecture that presents an overview of the subject content for that week, identifies and explains the key principles of law, including current debates, and identifies issues that will be the focus of further development in seminars, including additional material to prepare for seminar activities.
A seminar where students have an opportunity to clarify further any of the key principles of law/debates which were outlined in the lecture, and to develop and apply knowledge and an understanding of the key principles through the introduction of additional materials.
The teaching/learning strategy for this module has been designed to ensure that the programme level learning outcomes have been acquired. The teaching activities will consist of lectures and seminars over a twelve-week period.
The main strategy in lecturing will be to introduce the knowledge base and demonstrate the evaluation methods. Students are encouraged to be active learners by developing their critical thinking for the subject and by undertaking preparatory work before the lecture. This will involve the reading of relevant chapters of the core and recommended textbooks prior to the lecture.
Teaching will be supported by a directed study of textbooks. The lectures are also intended to provide students with a framework to guide them in their independent study and to reinforce the principles that they have already learnt.
The lectures will provide a coherent overview of the materials, while the seminars will focus upon case-related material. These will assist the students in their appreciation of the general principles and issues and enhance their understanding of business law. |
| Reading Recommended | Judge, S (2006) Law for Business Students, 1st edition, Palgrave Macmillan, UK
McKendrick, E (2005) Contract, Text, 6th edition, Palgrave Law Masters, UK
Mullis, A & Oliphant, K (2003) Torts, 3rd edition, Palgrave Law Masters, UK
Steiner & Woods (2003) Text Book on EC Law, 8th edition, OUP, UK
Adams, A (2003) Law for Business Students, 3rd edition, Pearson Education, UK
Bradney, (2005) How to Study Law, 5th edition, Sweet & Maxwell, UK
Fox, M. and Bell, G (1999) Learning Legal Skills, 3rd edition, Blackstone Press, UK |
| Reading Required | Keenan, D & Riches (2005) S Business Law, 7th edition, Pearson Longman, UK |
| Asseseement Methods | Assignments (50%), Examination (50%) |