College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Commercial Law
Module LAW3161H for 2021/2
Module LAW3161H for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3161H: Commercial Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
This module is only available to students studying for the JD on the HKUST-Exeter Programmes in Law. The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of key aspects of commercial law, including how sales contract are created, what rights the parties enjoy and what kind of liabilities such contracts may give rise to under international law. Consideration will be given to the aims of commercial law and its efficacy in achieving its aims.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate detailed and comprehensive knowledge of commercial law and a substantial range of major concepts, values and principles relevant to its application 2. demonstrate ability to identify, explain and critically evaluate key issues in commercial law and to apply relevant rules and theories |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. demonstrate detailed and comprehensive knowledge of legal concepts and their contextual, social, and political implications 4. demonstrate ability to apply legal knowledge to a problem or case study and to suggest a conclusion supported by relevant arguments |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. demonstrate ability to manage relevant learning resources, information, and learning strategies, and to develop own arguments and opinions with minimum guidance 6. demonstrate ability to work independently and to manage time efficiently in preparing for scheduled learning activities, exercises and assessment |