Transnational Commercial Law (975M9)
Transnational Commercial Law
Module 975M9
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module examines the nature, history and sources of transnational commercial law, the role of conflict of laws in international commercial law and international commercial dispute resolution, the relevance of comparative law to transnational commercial law and the various instruments (international conventions, model laws etc.) and institutions (including UNIDROIT, UNCITRAL, ICC, the Hague Conference on Private International Law) responsible for the harmonization of transnational commercial law.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and sources of transnational commercial law;
Identify and appraise the principal institutions responsible for the harmonization of transnational commercial law;
Appraise the alternative approaches available for the harmonization of transnational commercal law;
Analyse critically the products and processes of key selected aspects of the harmonization of the law relating to international transactions.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011110 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011110 |
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Dr Edward Guntrip
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