Legislation in International Trade
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TFS2203 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-FE 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Backman, Maj-Lis |
| Language of Instruction: | Swedish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-30 | Mayvor Höglund | Swedish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The Student gets acquainted with the legal norms in international contract legislation. The student understands the meaning of binding contracts and the obligations and rights of the parties. The student is also able to analyze different contracts and to take advantage of different standard contracts. The student is well acquainted with the legal norms involved in international trade and understands the main rules in the convention regulating international trade. The student should know the restriction of competition and the intellectual property rights.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 60 h
- of which autonomous studies: 75 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to contract law and Obligations
Basics of Marketing Laws
Contents
Basics of international contracts: sales contracts, agency contract, distributorship contract. Franchising contract, Licence contracts, solving international disputes The Laws of International trade, competition, intellectual property rights, consumer protection, product liability and product safety.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Svernlöv,C. Bergstedt, V.2003 Internationella avtal: i teori och praktik. Stockholm Norstedts juridik.
- EU competition policy and the consumer, http://europa.eu.int
- Westin J 2007.Europeisk konkurrensrätt. London. Studentlitteratur.
- Mylly,T. 2001. Immateriaalioikeudet kansainvälisessä kaupassa. Helsinki. Kauppakaari.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group works, self-studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
1. The Student understands the reglulations of international trade.
3.The Student understands well the reglulations of international trade and is able to apply them in a practical situation.
5.The Student understands well the reglulations of international trade and is able to apply them in different practical situation.
Assessment Methods
Project report, a written assignment and a written exam.