Contract Law in Europe (P02185)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LAW-P-LW

The aim of this course is to examine the law of contract from a comparative perspective. Reference will be made to civilian and common law systems (including mixed systems) and, in particular, the laws of Scotland, England, France and Germany. Students will be encouraged to criticise constructively current laws and to suggest and evaluate possible reforms. They will also be encouraged to develop written and oral skills through class discussion and assessments. Part of each seminar involves the discussion of legal problems. The class assessments also take the form of essays answering problem questions. Thus, both in seminars and in assessments problem-solving skills are developed.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 50 minutes per week for 20 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate (1) a critical knowledge and understanding of the law of contract; (2) an appreciation of the comparative approach to legal study; (3) an ability to comment critically and engage in debate on the issues examined; (4) an ability to suggest practical solutions to the problems considered.

Assessment Information

Assessment is by way of written answers to seen problems. There is no examination. The assessment comprises two parts: a written answer to a problem issued during semester 1 (“the first written answer”), and a written answer to a problem issued during semester 2 (“the second written answer”). The first written answer is worth 40% of the final mark, and the second written answer is worth 60% of the final mark.