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INTERNATIONAL LAW (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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| Name of the Course Unit
| Code
| Year
| Semester
| In-Class Hours (T+P)
| Credit
| ECTS Credit
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| COMMERCIAL LAW-I |
LAW305 |
3 |
5 |
3+0 |
3.0 |
5.0 |
| Objectives and Contents |
| Objectives of the Course Unit |
1. **Understanding Commercial Law Foundations:**
- Develop a foundational understanding of the legal principles that govern commercial transactions and business relationships.
2. **Contract Law Principles:**
- Understand the principles of contract law, including the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts.
3. **Sales and Consumer Protection:**
- Explore the legal aspects of sales transactions, including the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers.
- Examine consumer protection laws and regulations.
4. **Agency and Business Organizations:**
- Understand the legal relationships between principals and agents.
- Explore the formation and governance of various business entities, such as partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.
5. **Negotiable Instruments and Payment Systems:**
- Study the legal principles governing negotiable instruments, such as checks and promissory notes.
- Explore payment systems and electronic funds transfers.
6. **Secured Transactions:**
- Examine the legal framework for secured transactions, including the creation and enforcement of security interests in personal property.
7. **Banking and Financial Transactions:**
- Explore the legal aspects of banking and financial transactions, including loans, mortgages, and other financial instruments.
8. **Commercial Paper and Business Contracts:**
- Study the legal issues related to commercial paper, including checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange.
- Understand the drafting and interpretation of business contracts.
9. **Antitrust and Competition Law:**
- Examine laws and regulations aimed at promoting fair competition and preventing anticompetitive practices.
10. **Intellectual Property in Commercial Transactions:**
- Explore the legal protection of intellectual property in commercial contexts, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
11. **International Commercial Law:**
- Understand the legal aspects of cross-border transactions and international business.
- Explore treaties and conventions that govern international commercial relationships.
12. **Consumer and Data Protection:**
- Examine laws and regulations designed to protect consumers in commercial transactions.
- Study data protection and privacy laws relevant to commercial activities.
13. **E-commerce and Technology Law:**
- Explore legal issues related to e-commerce, online contracts, and digital transactions.
- Understand the legal implications of emerging technologies in the commercial sphere.
14. **Ethical Considerations in Commercial Law:**
- Discuss ethical considerations and responsibilities for legal professionals practicing in the field of commercial law.
15. **Legal Research and Writing Skills:**
- Develop practical legal research and writing skills specific to commercial law issues.
16. **Alternative Dispute Resolution in Commercial Settings:**
- Understand alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation, commonly used in commercial disputes.
17. **Corporate Governance and Compliance:**
- Examine principles of corporate governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Explore the legal responsibilities of corporate directors and officers.
18. **Legal Risk Management:**
- Learn strategies for identifying and managing legal risks in commercial transactions and business operations.
19. **Environmental and Sustainability Considerations:**
- Explore legal considerations related to environmental regulations and sustainability in commercial activities.
20. **Preparation for Legal Practice:**
- Prepare students for legal practice in commercial law, including negotiation skills, contract drafting, and client representation. |
| Contents of the Course Unit |
1. **Introduction to Commercial Law:**
- Overview of the legal framework governing commercial transactions and business activities.
2. **Principles of Contract Law:**
- Formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts.
- Contractual terms, conditions, and remedies for breach of contract.
3. **Sales of Goods and Consumer Protection:**
- Legal aspects of sales transactions.
- Consumer protection laws and regulations.
4. **Agency and Business Organizations:**
- Legal relationships between principals and agents.
- Formation and governance of business entities, including partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.
5. **Negotiable Instruments and Payment Systems:**
- Legal principles governing negotiable instruments (e.g., checks, promissory notes).
- Payment systems and electronic funds transfers.
6. **Secured Transactions:**
- Creation and enforcement of security interests in personal property.
- Rights and obligations of secured parties and debtors.
7. **Banking and Financial Transactions:**
- Legal aspects of banking operations.
- Financial transactions, loans, mortgages, and other financial instruments.
8. **Commercial Paper and Business Contracts:**
- Legal issues related to commercial paper, including checks and promissory notes.
- Drafting and interpretation of business contracts.
9. **Antitrust and Competition Law:**
- Laws and regulations promoting fair competition.
- Prohibitions against anticompetitive practices.
10. **Intellectual Property in Commercial Transactions:**
- Protection of intellectual property in commercial contexts.
- Trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
11. **International Commercial Law:**
- Legal aspects of cross-border transactions and international business.
- Treaties, conventions, and regulations governing international commercial relationships.
12. **Consumer and Data Protection:**
- Laws protecting consumers in commercial transactions.
- Data protection and privacy laws relevant to commercial activities.
13. **E-commerce and Technology Law:**
- Legal issues related to e-commerce and online transactions.
- Digital contracts, electronic signatures, and cyber law.
14. **Ethical Considerations in Commercial Law:**
- Ethical responsibilities for legal professionals in the field of commercial law.
15. **Legal Research and Writing Skills:**
- Development of practical legal research and writing skills specific to commercial law issues.
16. **Alternative Dispute Resolution in Commercial Settings:**
- Overview of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation.
- Application of ADR in commercial disputes.
17. **Corporate Governance and Compliance:**
- Principles of corporate governance.
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
18. **Legal Risk Management:**
- Strategies for identifying and managing legal risks in commercial transactions and business operations.
19. **Environmental and Sustainability Considerations:**
- Legal considerations related to environmental regulations and sustainability in commercial activities.
20. **Preparation for Legal Practice:**
- Practical skills for legal practice in commercial law, including negotiation, contract drafting, and client representation. |
| Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education |
1. **Legal Literacy in Commercial Transactions:**
- Equips professionals with a solid understanding of the legal principles governing commercial transactions, enabling them to make informed decisions and provide legal advice.
2. **Contractual Proficiency:**
- Develops proficiency in contract law, ensuring professionals can draft, interpret, and enforce contracts effectively in a commercial context.
3. **Sales and Consumer Protection Expertise:**
- Provides expertise in sales transactions and consumer protection laws, essential for professionals working in retail, sales, and consumer-oriented industries.
4. **Agency and Business Organization Knowledge:**
- Imparts knowledge of legal relationships between principals and agents, as well as the formation and governance of various business entities.
5. **Negotiable Instruments and Payment Systems Understanding:**
- Equips professionals with an understanding of negotiable instruments and payment systems, crucial for those involved in banking, finance, and related fields.
6. **Secured Transactions Competence:**
- Provides competence in understanding and structuring secured transactions, which is valuable for professionals dealing with financing and security interests.
7. **Banking and Financial Transactions Know-How:**
- Offers insights into the legal aspects of banking operations and financial transactions, benefiting professionals in the banking and finance sectors.
8. **Commercial Paper and Business Contracts Proficiency:**
- Develops proficiency in dealing with commercial paper and drafting business contracts, crucial skills for legal professionals involved in commercial dealings.
9. **Antitrust and Competition Law Awareness:**
- Raises awareness of antitrust and competition laws, providing professionals with the knowledge to ensure compliance and fair business practices.
10. **Intellectual Property Protection Understanding:**
- Equips professionals with an understanding of intellectual property laws, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, crucial for those in technology, innovation, and creative industries.
11. **International Commercial Law Competence:**
- Provides competence in navigating international commercial transactions and cross-border business, essential for professionals in global markets.
12. **Consumer and Data Protection Expertise:**
- Develops expertise in consumer protection laws and data protection, crucial for professionals dealing with customer relations and privacy issues.
13. **E-commerce and Technology Law Knowledge:**
- Provides knowledge of legal issues related to e-commerce, technology, and online transactions, benefiting professionals in the digital economy.
14. **Ethical Considerations in Commercial Law Practice:**
- Discusses ethical considerations and responsibilities for legal professionals practicing in commercial law, promoting ethical conduct in business transactions.
15. **Legal Research and Writing Skills:**
- Develops practical legal research and writing skills specific to commercial law, enhancing professionals' ability to analyze and communicate legal matters.
16. **Alternative Dispute Resolution Expertise:**
- Imparts expertise in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation, providing professionals with efficient ways to resolve commercial disputes.
17. **Corporate Governance and Compliance Knowledge:**
- Provides knowledge of corporate governance principles and legal compliance, essential for professionals involved in corporate management and regulatory compliance.
18. **Legal Risk Management Skills:**
- Develops skills for identifying and managing legal risks in commercial transactions, contributing to effective risk management practices.
19. **Environmental and Sustainability Considerations Awareness:**
- Raises awareness of legal considerations related to environmental regulations and sustainability, benefiting professionals involved in environmentally conscious business practices.
20. **Preparation for Legal Practice:**
- Prepares individuals for the practical aspects of legal practice in commercial law, including negotiation skills, contract drafting, and client representation. |
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