Undergraduate Course: International Private Law (LAWS10111)
Course Outline
School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course deals with the concepts, history, sources, theories and general processes of international private law. Particular areas studied will include jurisdiction; family law; obligations; commercial law and property law. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Please note that you are very unlikely to get a place on an Honours Law course unless you are on a direct exchange with the School of Law (this includes Erasmus law exchange students). |
Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 26 |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
Please be advised that Monday 21st September 2009 is a university holiday. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge based outcomes. Students should acquire from their studies knowledge in depth of the topics covered in the class.
2. Application and problem solving outcomes. Students should be able to apply their knowledge of the subject to provide solutions to practical situations involving the class topics.
3. Sources and research outcomes. Students should be able to demonstrate competence in identifying legal material on the class topics over and above that referred to in the reading skills, both from library and electronic resources. |
Assessment Information
33% Essay, 67% exam |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Gerry Maher
Tel:
Email: gerard.maher@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Heather Haig
Tel: (0131 6)50 2053
Email: Heather.Haig@ed.ac.uk |
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