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Basics of Contract and Obligation Law

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TFA0104
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-FE 2008V
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2008-2009)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Teirfolk-Naarmala, Marika
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
82008-08-25 – 2008-12-20Mayvor HöglundSwedish2008-08-15 – 2008-09-07
92009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Mayvor HöglundSwedish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11
102009-01-05 – 2009-03-07Mayvor HöglundSwedish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11

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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