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Basics of Contract and Obligation Law

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TFA0104
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-FE 2005
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2005-2006)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Teirfolk-Naarmala, Marika
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Courses During the Academic Year 2005-2006

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
12006-01-02 – 2006-04-28Maj-Lis BackmanSwedish2005-12-05 – 2006-01-02
22006-01-02 – 2006-04-28Maj-Lis BackmanSwedish2005-12-05 – 2006-01-02

Learning Outcomes

The introduction to Finnish legislation will give the student a basic knowledge of the Contract Act. The student learns about and understands the parties involved when making a contract and understands the obligations in relation to a contract. The course will also familiarise the student with promissory notes and personal and real security.

Student's Workload

Total work load of hte course: 80 hours
- of which scheduled studies 40 hours
- of which autonomous studies: 40 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Previous knowledge is not required.

Contents

The parties of a contract, procedures involved when drawing up and determinating a contract, conditions, invalidity of a contract, obligations , promissory notes and security.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

- Bärlund, J. - Nybergh, F. - Petrell, K. 2005. Finlands civil- och handelsrätt. Helsingfors. Juristförbundets förlag.
- Suojanen, K. 2002 (eller nyare upplaga). Opi Oikeutta. Vihti. KS-Kustannus Oy.
- Ojajärvi, J.- Vainio,S. - Lindström, J.- Vainio, P. 2002. Ammattikorkeakoulun juridiikka 1, Helsinki. Otava.
- Hemmo, M. 2004. Velvoiteoikeuden perusteet. Helsinki. Helsingin yliopisto
Legislation in force.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, project learning, group work, self-studies and presentations.

Assessment Criteria

5= The student understands excellent the basics about contracts and can to a great extent apply learned issues in practise
3= The student understands well the basics about contracts and can apply learned issues in practise
1=The student understans some basics about contracts

Assessment Methods

Project report, a written assignment and a written exam. Numerical (0-5).


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