LAW30610

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students should be able to:-apply the law covered in each area of the module to a relevant set of facts;-discuss the cases and legislation covered;-identify the principles and concepts underpinning each area;-identify the rationale for each rule of law covered;-identify the laws applicable to a relevant set of facts. Students should also develop the ability to gather and interpret data on aspects of commercial law. They should become familiar with the principal sources of law in this area. On completion of the module, a student should be able to carry out independent research in the field.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Teaching and learning will consist of lectures, guided readings and independent legal research.

This class is taught on an in-person, face-to-face basis. Classes are not recorded, nor are they live-streamed.

Students on this module are expected to have read and understood the UCD Academic Integrity Policy and the School Protocol on Academic Integrity. Students must ensure that they comply with all requirements laid down therein and avoid academic misconduct. Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence, or other machine learning technology, in completing any aspect of their work on this module. Students are expected to follow Oscola Ireland in citing sources in completing the assignment.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Recommendations:

LAW10340 Contract: Formation and
LAW10350 Contract: Vitiating Factors and Remedies

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Equivalents:
Commercial Law (Sale of Goods) (LAW30020), Commercial Law (Security) (LAW30120)


 

Assessment Strategy

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Group feedback will be provided via Brightspace. Individual feedback will be available from the teaching team by appointment.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.