| Module Title |
Principles of Commercial Law in Ireland |
| Module Code |
LAW1002 (ITS: LG102) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Law & Government |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
INACTIVE - To examine the most significant principles and rules of law that have a direct bearing on doing business in Ireland. Core aspects of contract, tort and commercial law will be covered.
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Learning Outcomes
1. describe and outline the rules of law relating to contract formation and substantive terms of contracts,
2. apply the law to hypothetical factual situations and construct an effective argument
3. describe and outline the rules of tort law relating to the general tort of negligence and the specific application of that tort in key areas
4. describe and critically evaluate the role of law in identifying the contract of employment
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Delivery and discussion of key rules and principles | | Independent Study | 77 | Reading of lecture materials, case law, text books, exam revision | | Assignment Completion | 24 | Research and write Up |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20590 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Beatrice Monciunskaite | Module Teacher | Brenda Daly, John Quinn, Paola Rivetti |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Problem Question | 30% | Week 1 | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 70% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Clark: 0, Contract Law in Ireland,
- McMahon and Binchy: 0, The Law of Torts, 4th,
- Quill: 0, Torts Law in Ireland,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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