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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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By the end of this module, the student will be familiar with the arbitration process and its practical use as an alternative to litigation. The student will also be aware of the difference between negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and litigation. The student will be able to assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of arbitration when trying to resolve a commercial dispute. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By the end of this module, students will:
- understand the meaning of ADR and will develop an appreciation of the philosophy of alternative dispute resolution; - be aware of the different types of available ADR – arbitration, mediation, conciliation, expert determination, negotiation, litigation; - develop the ability to understand, differentiate and choose between alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; - Know and understand the fundamental rules of arbitration law; - Be capable of identifying the relevance of statutes, case law and arbitration rules to the practical way these affect dispute resolution mechanisms and how these operate in practice; - Appreciate how arbitration is used in a business and commercial context, and also understand how arbitration is being used in Irish Society; - Have an awareness of the future direction of both national and international arbitration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Existing dispute resolution mechanisms Legislative framework – Arbitration Act 1954; Arbitration Act 1980; Arbitration (International Commercial) Act 1998 Arbitration. Defining arbitration. Agreement to refer existing or future disputes to arbitration. Arbitration clauses in standard form contracts. Role of the Arbitrator. Appointment of arbitrators and umpire. Qualifications of an arbitrator. The rights and duties of the arbitrator. The course of an arbitral reference. Removing an arbitrator. Awards - Types of awards. Form and content of awards. Enforcement of an award. The Courts and Arbitration International Arbitration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stewart, E. (2003) Arbitration – Commentary and Sources. Dublin: First Law Limited Brown, H. & Marriott, A. (1999) ADR Principles and Practice. London: Sweet & Maxwell Forde, M, (1994) Arbitration Law and Procedure. Dublin: Roundhall Press.
Journals: Arbitration International - available online on Business Source Premier Dispute Resolution Journal (formerly known as Arbitration) – available online on Business Source Premier Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal - available on Heinonline | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AF | BA in Accounting & Finance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BS | Bachelor of Business Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSI | Business Studies ( with INTRA ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBF | BA in European Business (French) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBG | BA in European Business (German) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBT | BA in European Business (Trans.Studies) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBLFG | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Ge) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBLFS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Fr/Sp) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBLGS | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Ge/Sp) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBLJ | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Japanese) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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