Responsibilities. Recommended Text ‘Business Law’ 4e (2015)
James Marson
Oxford University Press
Additional Textbook 'Business Law Concentrate’ 2e James Marson (2013) Oxford University Press. Essential Features of the Book Key Term Definitions
Online Resource Centre:
MCQ’s
Indicative Content Answers to Summary Questions
Flashcards
Up-dated Materials. Aims of the Module
To provide students with a grounding in basic
legal principles. To develop an awareness of different legal frameworks for business organisations. To enable students to critically analyse and apply legal knowledge in business situations. To encourage students to communicate effectively. Seminar Preparation Relationship between law and answering law questions.
Researching and applying legal resources.
Identifying the ratio / precedent of the cases.
Establishing the skills used for the remainder of the
module. Seminars / Feedback Feedback - essential aspect of your learning.
Informal feedback will be given in every seminar.
Formal feedback will be given with your returned essays.
Seminar questions are very similar to the exam questions
you will face in April 2017.
Guidance as to examinable topics will be raised in the
lectures. Outline of the Topics English Legal System and EU Law; Contract; Torts; Company; Audit. NOTE: You should refer to level 4 resources for a better understanding of level 5 material. For example, this level does not cover contract formation (agreement; intention; consideration). Methods of Assessment You must pass – essay and exam – with an overall grade of 40%. Essay: The weighting is 50%– a 2,500 word essay to be submitted in April 2017 Exam: The weighting is 50% – 3hrs.15mins (six questions – you answer any three. The six questions related to the six areas of law covered). Assignment Preparation You may ask specific questions in seminars (but not for ‘the answer’);
Ensures misunderstandings are minimized;
Ensure you use the correct structure and content:
Ensure you include the correct case law evidence
and critique the law. Responsibilities Attendance at lectures - optional;