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UNE unit code: LAW325
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This unit is designed to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of international trade law and institutions.
The main emphasis is on the global perspective of international trade, including its transactional aspects.
You will explore a range of topics including the sources, theory and policy of international trade and investment law, as well as the fundamental principles of the WTO and rules governing commercial transactions.
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the principles, regulation and treaties relating to international trade as well as an awareness of the extensive impact of national foreign and trade policy and multination trading relationships upon conduct of international trade;
- use critical thinking and analysis to consider the effectiveness of international trade and current regulation and other issues relating to Australia's international trading relationships;
- demonstrate a well-developed ability to develop persuasive legal arguments and relevant solutions to complex fact based problems relating to International trade law; and
- use advanced communication skills and critical thinking to identify legal issues, evaluate, analyse and apply international trade law principles to questions relating to international trade law matters.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Take Home Examination | Yes | 60% | All offerings | |
Written assessment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
International Commercial Law
ISBN: 9780409341560
Mo, J., LexisNexis Butterworths 6th ed. 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
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